AOL Launches Travel Guides to Worldwide Destinations: Local Resources, User-Generated Content and Integrated Maps Provide Deta

DULLES, Va. (BusinessWire EON) June 19, 2007 --     "AOL Travel Guides give users the opportunity to expertly plan their vacations, based on ratings and reviews from other travelers, and share their own findings with our worldwide online audience," said Jim Kovarik, Director and General Manager, AOL Travel. "By combining user-generated and editorial content, MapQuest technology and local search results, we can provide users access to an interactive travel site where they can help shape content."

AOL Travel Guides also provide advertisers with an opportunity to reach users who are seeking information about specific destinations. Geo-targeted ad capabilities are available at the city, state, country and world region levels. Additionally, destinations focused on specific activities such as golf or skiing will also be packaged for interested advertisers. Specific user-submitted search queries will be targeted via sponsored links.



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