Hotels.com is one of the leading providers of accommodations in the world. The company specializes in reservation services through its network of localized Web sites and telephone call centers. It offers a variety of lodging options for travelers. The company also provides online information on several promotional packages. Hotels.com is an operating company of Expedia, which is one of the leading online travel companies in the world. Expedia operates Web sites in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, China, Australia and India for travelers. Hotels.com s partner includes TripAdvisor. The company provides affiliate marketing services through its division, IAN.com. Hotels.com offers more than 70,000 properties worldwide, including hotels and condominiums. The company currently operates 31 local language sites across Europe including the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia, Poland, Russia and Benelux.