9 agosto, 2012
No Slowdown in Sight for Asia Pacific Online Hotel Channel
A massive influx of hotel supply and rapid changes in consumer behavior are dramatically transforming the hotel landscape in Asia Pacific (APAC). According to a forthcoming PhoCusWright report (expected to publish August 14, 2012), PhoCusWright's Asia Pacific Online Travel... Seguir leyendo...
23 junio, 2012
Travelers Use Search More for Hotels, But All Eyes Still On Air
Travelers use general search engines for a range of activities, and with Google introducing several travel-related services, consumers have more options than ever to plan their travel online. A forthcoming report from travel industry research authority PhoCusWright reveals... Seguir leyendo...
24 abril, 2012
TUI Travel PLC changes to Mainstream Sector structure
Following the promotion last year of Johan Lundgren to the position of Deputy Chief Executive of TUI Travel PLC with overall responsibility for its Mainstream Sector, a review of the Sector has been conducted. Having concluded the review, the Group is today announcing a... Seguir leyendo...
6 abril, 2012
Travel agencies still account for a third of all U.S. travel sales
The past 15 years have brought dramatic changes to how travel is booked in the U.S. Consumer migration to online channels has driven a decline in the number of traditional travel agencies. But according to a new report from travel industry research authority PhoCusWright,... Seguir leyendo...
19 marzo, 2012
Number of Profitable Agencies Surpasses Pre-Recession Levels, ASTA Survey Finds
The number of agencies that made a profit in 2011 (55%) has surpassed 2007 levels, when 53 percent reported a profit, indicating continued--albeit slower than anticipated--economic growth, ASTA’s 2012 Agency Profile Study found. The study also found that the number... Seguir leyendo...
1 marzo, 2012
No unnecessary overregulation of the business travel sector, Gebta says
At a workshop meeting organised by GEBTA in Brussels on 29 February 2012, business travel management companies (TMCs) explained to the Commission and Members of the European Parliament why there is no need to include business travel in the European legislation regulating... Seguir leyendo...
2 diciembre, 2011
Tui Travel: “Facebook and Apple will enter in travel business as Google”
General Director of Tui Travel Accomodation & Resorts Joan Vilà said this friday during his intervetion in Foro Preferente that “Facebook and Apple will enter into travel business as Google has did recently”. In his view, this move means a good new for travel agencies. This... Seguir leyendo...
1 diciembre, 2011
PhoCusWright projects double-digit growth for European online travel market through 2012
The European online travel market is expected to grow 13% in 2011, as the overall travel market continues a moderate recovery, according to a travel industry research made by PhoCusWright. Following a 2010 rebound, the total European travel market is projected to grow 3%... Seguir leyendo...
25 noviembre, 2011
Thomas Cook will get the loan from its creditors
Thomas Cook has achieved a compromise from the group of 17 creditor banks. The agreement is to be signed this friday evening in London, as reliable sources told Preferente. To seal the commitment, the financial entities have asked Europe’s second major tour-operator... Seguir leyendo...
22 noviembre, 2011
Thomas Cook: Spanish hoteliers concerned
Thomas Cook’s shares have slumped this Tuesday after it announced it was in fresh talks with its banks. Spanish hoteliers are concerned about the situation, according to several sources questioned by Preferente. Spanish hoteliers are afraid that they won’t be... Seguir leyendo...