Is Checkin.com Checking Out?

There are reports circulating that Checkin.com is in liquidation. A test attempt to make a booking today resulted in the following webpage response: " Notice.  The website is undergoing maintenance and is not processing new reservations for this time. We apologise for the inconvenience."

Huon Valley Escapes owner, Paul Dimmick, says, "This will certainly cause problems for us and our guests. Several of our properties use Checkin.com as one of their booking engines. Guests might like to contact us direct to check their booking status or to make new bookings."

Travel news site Travel Trends, published a story today stating in part "Checkin.com...was today placed in voluntary liquidation and is no longer processing new bookings. An email sent to the industry said there'll be a creditor's meeting in June and told hoteliers that if they are holding "future bookings to please contact the guest to arrange direct booking and payment.  "For a refund to be issued, please advise the guest to submit a claim to their credit card provider," the email said..."

For the full story, go to Travel Trends