Online operator Netflights.com has made the shortlist for the 2013 Online Retail Awards and, after picking up the award for “Best Travel Website” at the same awards in 2012, now hopes to make it a double when the 2013 results are announced on 05 September.
 

The long haul specialist specialist joins Hotels.com / Expedia and Virgin Atlantic in a highly competitive “Travel & Leisure” category at this year’s awards.
 

Matthew Davies, director of the Online Retail Awards, sees the level of returning entrants as a clear indication of the growing success of the competition: “When a company like Netflights.com enters for a second year, we know we’re getting it right. It is immensely satisfying to see the steady long term growth in the critical mass of entries and the rising profile of the Awards.
 

“Unlike many other awards in this sector an Online Retail Award entrant has had to work hard to make the case for their success and to submit it in a concise submission. Winning, therefore, is a real accolade, not just a pat on the back.”
 

Judged by a panel of experts from the worlds of retail, advertising, marketing and e-commerce, the Online Retail Awards are the only international awards rewarding reatilers for their excellent websites and online presence.
 

Outside travel, other high profile retailers shortlisted include Barclays Bank, Debenhams, Halfords and Vodafone UK in what is a hugely competitive line-up across the board.
 

Alan Williamson, head of eCommerce at Netflights.com said: “It was an honour to be named ‘Best Travel Website’ at the 2012 Online Retail Awards and we’re delighted to be nominated again in 2013. 
 

“All of the work, from development to day-to-day content management, is done by our fantastic in-house team and without their efforts we wouldn’t be where we are. 

“Travel is a very competitive sector and, whilst there’s some tough competition in the category again this year, hopefully we can make it two in a row.”
 

For all the latest travel deals from Netflights.com visit www.netflights.com or call 0844 692 6792.   

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Note to Editor

About netflights.com
 

Netflights.com guarantees fantastic offers on flights, hotels, holidays and car hire worldwide. Thousands of discounted airfares from over 135 airlines, reduced rates at over 15,000 hotels, great offers on holidays and car hire are all available at netflights.com, giving customers easy access to all the latest and best travel deals.
 

Netflights.com is a member of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), and every flight and holiday sold is ATOL protected, giving customers full financial protection and complete peace of mind when booking – whether online or over the phone.’
 

About the Online Retail Awards
 

Impartial. Expertly judged. Open to all retailers.
 

The Online Retail Awards are international, impartial, independent business awards that can be won by online retailers of any size anywhere in the world. 

The aim of the Online Retail Awards is to seek out examples of retailers' web, mobile and tablet sites that offer great online shopping experiences for customers and reward them publicly online, in print and through PR and, for 2013, at a prestigious dinner and ceremony in London.

The winner of an Online Retail Award is in the top flight of the world's internet retailers, with sites that are the embodiment of excellence for their customers. It has been proven over and over again that the companies that win awards are the companies that win new business and being named an international awards' finalist or winner is extremely valuable promotion for any business.

The Online Retail Awards celebrate website design, of course, but they celebrate also a retailer's presence online in a retail sector, through a great website experience for their customers. Entrants are expected to validate their claims with evidence from established sources as well as their own information.

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Netflights.com Press Office - tel: 01772 525522

 
For press information please contact: Adam Cooper adam.cooper@goldmedal.co.uk