Internet Rules Travel in U.S. in 2007

Jan 22

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A new report indicates that the internet has taken the lead in yet another area.

For the first time last year, more travel was purchased online than off-line in the US, according to thePhoCusWright Consumer Travel Trends Survey.

“The gap between online and off-line will continue to widen as more and more travelers shift behavior to online shopping and buying,” predicted the report.

The study said that 51% of US travel was booked online in 2007, and it projected that percentage to increase to 56% in 2008 and 60% in 2009.

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by Chris Christensen

Chris Christensen is the host of the Amateur Traveler. Chris left his day job in January 2010 to focus on consulting, podcasting and blogging . He was the Executive Vice President of Engineering and Operations for a company in Silicon Valley (LiveWorld) that runs online communities for companies like eBay, Marriott, American Express, Campbells, Kimberly Clark, A&E, and Mini Cooper.