Washington Post Covers HotelShark.com

Released on = September 26, 2005, 10:51 am

Press Release Author = Carolyn Doyle

Industry = Consumer Services

Press Release Summary = Last Sunday's edition of the Washington Post called HotelShark.com a "widely used" trove of "guest critiques of hotel accommodations." The endorsement is the second from a major newspaper this month.

Press Release Body = Last Sunday's edition of the Washington Post called HotelShark.com a "widely used" trove of "guest critiques of hotel accommodations." The article, entitled "For Hotels, You'reACritic.Com," ran in the travel section of the September 25, 2005 edition.

The piece noted that "the biggest attraction of the reviews is their raw candor. The writers often take a refreshingly undiplomatic approach." It also cheered HotelShark.com for its "up-to-date information."

The endorsement is the second from a major newspaper this month. On September 18, the San Francisco Chronicle called HotelShark.com "useful" for travelers "looking for some guidance about accommodations." Earlier this year, London 's The Independent (UK) called HotelShark.com one of the ten best travel websites in the world. In May, the New York Times advised business travelers to Europe to visit the site to "learn as much as you can about the accommodations." The Chicago Tribune called HotelShark.com an "unbiased" source of hotel "reviews written by real-world travelers."

HotelShark.com collects, screens, and publishes unbiased hotel reviews written by real travelers. The site publishes submitted reviews only after they have been thoroughly researched and authenticated. HotelShark.com discards well over half of all incoming contributions as insufficient or invalid. The site may be viewed free of charge at the www.hotelshark.com Internet address. HotelShark.com remains 100% owned by its creator.

HotelShark.com is not affiliated with any of the aforementioned publications. About HotelShark.com

HotelShark.com, the site that Consumer Reports calls one of "the tricks to booking online," is the world's most-trusted Internet lodging guide. The site was named one of the five best travel websites by National Geographic Traveler magazine, and has been praised by the Independent ( UK ), US News & World Report, and USA Today. Founded in March 2001, HotelShark.com is available free of charge at the www.hotelshark.com Internet address. HotelShark.com is owned by SharkPage, a privately held company based in Palo Alto , California . HotelShark.com and SharkPage are trademarks of SharkPage. Further press information on HotelShark.com is available at http://www.hotelshark.com/media.htm .

Web Site = http://www.hotelshark.com

Contact Details = PO Box 1673 Palo Alto , CA 94302