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New PhoCusWright Report Examines Travel Industry Performance and Trends in 2009 and Beyond
As 2009 is coming to a close, the big question on the minds of many is the outlook for 2010 and 2011

New PhoCusWright Report Examines Travel Industry Performance and Trends
New PhoCusWright report examines key trends in technology, procurement and spend management that are dramatically reshaping a hobbled corporate meetings landscape.

Nontransactional Travel Sites: Complement or Competition?
Companies no longer need to sell travel to be a major online travel player. Over the past several years, the online travel marketplace has evolved to include a full range of nontransactional Web sites that complement and at times compete with transactional sites for consumer attention.

ILTM Report Day Three
Buyers at this year’s International Luxury Travel Market are taking the show “much more seriously”, according to the suppliers. The impact of the recession on luxury travel habits means that buyers need to show a definite return on investment and are much more open to negotiation than in previous years.

Key Trends in the European Online Travel Market
PhoCusWright’s European Online Travel Overview Fifth Edition reveals key trends facing the travel industry.

Welcome to Luxury Month
Would it be tempting fate to say that the luxury travel sector is actually doing rather well? The International Luxury Travel Market has just kicked off in Cannes with more than 1,200 suppliers, 214 stand holders and 1,100 buyers.

Broadband Penetration Drives Online Travel Market in China
The large number of broadband Internet users in China, combined with an exponential increase in mobile subscribers, is paving the way for travel-related companies to introduce rich media and mobile applications.

African glory in Molori
Opened in 2007, Molori Safari Lodge has become top choice for a string of A-list safari fans, from Kate Moss to Lily Allen. BTN takes a peak inside South Africa’s most talked about luxury lodge.

Online Share of French Travel Market Grows During Downturn
The French online travel market remains stable amidst global economic challenges.

OTAs vs. Hotels: With the Recession Comes a Major Reset
The U.S. hotel industry has suffered greatly amid the U.S. recession. Total hotel room revenue has been in freefall with double-digit declines for 2009.

On a world-class mission
Mission Hills is spearheading golf development in China and is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the largest golf club in the world, boasting an incredible twelve 18-hole champion golf courses. It achievements were recognized at the recent World Travel Awards Asia Ceremony where it was voted “Asia’s Leading Golf Resort”.

A new level of luxury in South and Central America
Online specialists Intelligent Leisure Solutions (ILS3) and the Discover.Travel Group are blazing a new trail in providing highly-personalized travel solutions to South and Central America. BTN discovers more about their innovative strategies that are making them leaders in these regions.