A new hotel booking website aimed at Maltese travellers was launched recently.

Lukandionline.com is owned and operated by Malta Travel Net Services Ltd, which describes the new website “as the first in our portfolio offering outgoing travel services exclusively to the local market.”

Visitors to the website can search for hotel prices and availability all over the world, and then call the licensed agency office in Malta to book.

While calling to book a hotel might sound like a thing of the past, the company insists this human element benefits the customer, as travel experts can provide on-the-phone advice to travellers seeking suitable accommodation.

In addition, the website offers flexi payment options including credit card, cheque, online banking and cash; cancellation options and guaranteed reservation, backed up with overseas and local customer service.

Lukandionline.com also provides website visitors and clients with links to destination service providers where they can book services such as transfers, car hire, tours and sightseeing, guide books, ferry and rail services and tickets for London theatre, football, concerts and shows.

The company said it is currently developing an additional function which will feature special offers for all sorts of services including hotel offers, discounted tickets, local accommodation offers and short breaks.

Malta Travel Net managing director Chris Sheridan said besides the fact that locals are dealing with a local company whom they can call and discuss accommodation options, Lukandionline.com stands out from other hotel booking websites because of its very easy to use functionality and search facility and because it offers four methods of payment rather than just the standard debit or credit card option.