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The Ancillary Services Goldmine
Now that airlines have struck gold with the revenue streams flowing from ancillary services, the industry may never be the same.
The Future of Travel Search in China
China has nearly 400 million Internet users, and they are increasingly planning and purchasing their travel online. According to PhoCusWright’s Emerging Online Travel Marketplace in China, online travel channels will drive US$13 billion in bookings in 2011.
Mobile Gains Momentum with European Travelers
Rapid advances in mobile technology have introduced a new medium for consumers to interact with travel companies, and the results are quickly becoming evident among European travelers.
Social Media, Networking, and the Power of the Graph
As the social Web evolves, so too do the dynamics between consumers and marketers.
Think Europeans Pick Travel Sites by Price? Think Again.
Visiting a variety of travel-related websites has become a fundamental part of the travel planning process for many consumers.
The Post-Recession Traveler
It is no surprise that U.S. consumers traveled less in 2009 and those that did travel spent significantly less while on the road. Now that the economy has stabilized, have travelers recovered or are they still shell shocked?
Key European Traveler Insights 2010
As European travel companies advance from recession into recovery, it is critical for them to stay attuned to the trends shaping consumer sentiment and decision-making.
Chaos Calls, Navigating the New
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The Recession Busts the Boomers
No one expected 2009 to be a banner year for travel, and as expected, consumer spending overall endured a tremendous amount of strain.
Global Car Rental - The Next Big Score by Priceline
Priceline announced its latest big score—the acquisition of Manchester, U.K.-based TravelJigsaw, one of the largest car rental-only OTAs in the world.
Key U.S. Traveler Insights—2010
As U.S. travelers look ahead to the second half of 2010 and beyond, the general sentiment is clearly more positive than it was in 2009.
Fees or Famine?
Ancillary Services Shake Up Air Travel Distribution