Online Travel News
Italy Cautiously Embraces Online Travel
Tourism is a vital part of Italy’s economy. In spite of the current economic crisis, the online travel market is one of the most active segments of the Italian travel industry and will continue to grow in 2010 at a rate of 9%, outperforming the overall market according to PhoCusWright’s Italian Online Travel Overview Fifth Edition.
Spanish Online Travel Holds Its Own in The Midst of Recession
As one of the premier leisure travel destinations in Europe, Spain’s economy suffered from the decline of both inbound and domestic travel amidst the global recession.
Online Travel website gives the holidaymaker more choice
The internet continues to grow and improve the way that we spend our leisure time by offering greater choice online and value for money when selecting the ideal holiday.
Travelocity plots new hotel booking deal
Travelocity.com is set to announce a new, stronger hotel price guarantee and a reduction in hotel booking fees, marking the latest salvo in the battle of the online travel sites: Travelocity.com, Orbitz.com and Expedia.com.
Debunking the Elusive East - Online Travel in India
As an active online traveler living in India, I have had, if not a front row seat, at least a window seat with a pretty good view of the country’s vibrant, online travel sector. As detailed in PhoCusWright’s Asia Pacific Online Travel Overview Third Edition, India’s online travel marketplace is characterized by intense competition and entrepreneurial energy. The report adds that India will “emerge a winner in the online space.”
Online Travel Agencies Struggle to Move into Profit
The mood of euphoria among online travel agencies did not start to dissipate until the end of last year, but now it has definitely made way for a more sombre outlook. Investors are keen to see e-travel businesses enter profit as quickly as possible, but so far there`s little sign of that.