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La Quinta Dials Up Mobile Reservations
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ChrisMurphy
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ChrisMurphy,
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4/3/2014 | 5:15:34 PM
Re: Simple yet effective
This is an example of designing for the mobile device and its unique features, instead of translating a desktop experince to mobile. Phone dialing pads are big and easy to use, on-screen keyboards are hard, so go for easy.
Shane M. O'Neill
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Shane M. O'Neill,
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4/2/2014 | 3:20:21 PM
Simple yet effective
The LQ Instant Hold feature that replaces CC # with phone # to hold a reservation is so simple yet effective for the hotel and the guest. The hotel reservation process can be clunky so it's good to see a less-is-more approach that works. Just as long as La Quinta doesn't use your number for telemarketing purposes later. 


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