1. Internet penetration in Belgium is 70% of the population, though broadband penetration is only 62% per capita. Facebook is the leading social network with over 2.8 million Belgian users.
2. Current social networks related to travel provide general/specific travel information, online booking tools, discussion forums, and services for travelers.
3. Future developments may include more interaction and centralization of travel services across networks, mobile applications, smarter online booking tools, and more specialized networks in niche travel domains like elderly travel.
The document discusses strategies for digital marketing and advertising in a reset economy. It recommends concentrating advertising spend on the most valuable customers to achieve a concentration multiplier effect of 3-5 times more revenue per advertising dollar. It also recommends leveraging the marketing cascade by integrating different marketing channels such as TV, online display ads, email, mobile and direct mail to harvest their overlapping effects. Implementing these strategies from leading clients has resulted in increases in orders, applications, online revenue, website conversions and decreased costs.
The speech was delivered in "New Era, New TV" seminar organized by Orange Labs Beijing. The presentation focuses on the business models and market trends of online video/TV and mobile TV.
An introduction about the variety of social networks out there (like cheese and wine, they come in many styles). This was an introduction to a panel on social networking in China at the China Internet Forum in November 2009. Some data is included, notably on gaming.
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Mobile usage is growing rapidly in the UK. Over 25 million people use mobile browsers each month, accounting for over half of the total web audience. 22% of UK internet users only access the web via mobile. Consumers are increasingly using their smartphones and mobile devices to research products and make purchases both online and in stores. As mobile and smartphone penetration increases, mobile advertising revenues in the UK are expected to reach £1 billion by 2015. Key trends in mobile include the rise of mobile video, location-based targeting, and rich media experiences enabled by HTML5.
Managing corporate travel through a single Travel Management Company (TMC) can significantly reduce costs while improving traveler safety and experience. Studies show moderately managed programs save 10-12% of costs, while strongly managed programs save 20% or more. TMCs negotiate better rates, track spending, ensure policy compliance, and provide 24/7 support and crisis management for travelers. Switching to a TMC can boost savings, security, and productivity compared to unmanaged travel.
The document discusses strategies for digital marketing and advertising in a reset economy. It recommends concentrating advertising spend on the most valuable customers to achieve a concentration multiplier effect of 3-5 times more revenue per advertising dollar. It also recommends leveraging the marketing cascade by integrating different marketing channels such as TV, online display ads, email, mobile and direct mail to harvest their overlapping effects. Implementing these strategies from leading clients has resulted in increases in orders, applications, online revenue, website conversions and decreased costs.
The speech was delivered in "New Era, New TV" seminar organized by Orange Labs Beijing. The presentation focuses on the business models and market trends of online video/TV and mobile TV.
An introduction about the variety of social networks out there (like cheese and wine, they come in many styles). This was an introduction to a panel on social networking in China at the China Internet Forum in November 2009. Some data is included, notably on gaming.
CFC Underwriting Company is a specialist managing general agent based in London that provides professional liability insurance through Lloyd's of London. They offer tailored insurance products for various professional sectors including technology, media, science, healthcare, and more. Their products are designed for small to medium enterprises and include coverage for errors and omissions, cyber liability, and multimedia liability.
Mobile usage is growing rapidly in the UK. Over 25 million people use mobile browsers each month, accounting for over half of the total web audience. 22% of UK internet users only access the web via mobile. Consumers are increasingly using their smartphones and mobile devices to research products and make purchases both online and in stores. As mobile and smartphone penetration increases, mobile advertising revenues in the UK are expected to reach £1 billion by 2015. Key trends in mobile include the rise of mobile video, location-based targeting, and rich media experiences enabled by HTML5.
Managing corporate travel through a single Travel Management Company (TMC) can significantly reduce costs while improving traveler safety and experience. Studies show moderately managed programs save 10-12% of costs, while strongly managed programs save 20% or more. TMCs negotiate better rates, track spending, ensure policy compliance, and provide 24/7 support and crisis management for travelers. Switching to a TMC can boost savings, security, and productivity compared to unmanaged travel.
Hugues Rey Digital Channel Management 2009 SolvayHugues Rey
Hugues Rey is a Belgian digital strategy expert with over 17 years of experience. He is currently the Chief Strategy Officer at MediaBrands Brussels. Rey has lectured widely at conferences on digital topics. He has held leadership roles in several industry organizations and has an MBA from Université Libre de Bruxelles. Digital channels in Belgium are dominated by social media, with the majority of internet time spent on sites like Facebook. E-commerce in Belgium has grown significantly in recent years but still lags other countries. Channel management involves defining goals, policies, and sales programs for each digital channel to most effectively reach customers.
This document provides an overview of Orbitz Worldwide, including:
- Orbitz Worldwide is a global online travel company with brands in over 140 countries and $11.5 billion in annual bookings.
- The online travel industry is large and growing, with the online share of the $1 trillion global travel market expected to reach 33% by 2012.
- Orbitz Worldwide's strategy focuses on unlocking the joy of travel through personalized experiences across mobile, social, and online platforms. The company aims to optimize its sites, marketing, and data infrastructure to drive growth.
- Opportunities exist in leveraging the company's global brands, expanding private label partnerships, and
This document summarizes an analysis of the online travel agency MakeMyTrip. It provides information on MMT's company profile, offerings, market share, consumer touchpoints, and a study of 43 Indian travelers. Key findings include that 60% of hotel bookings are made offline, air tickets represent 95% of online transactions, and processing speed and customer care were rated positively but data entry needs improvement. The document indicates opportunities for MMT to expand into hotel/holiday services and implement service design interventions.
VicRoads aims to better engage with its customers through social media and new technologies. It recognizes that customers want information delivered how and when they want. VicRoads' social media strategy includes using platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter to provide services in multiple languages. It also creates mobile apps for traffic, parking, and cycling information. VicRoads sees strong growth in mobile web traffic and social media followers, showing the success of its digital strategies in better connecting with customers.
This document discusses VicRoads' use of social media and technology to engage with customers. It outlines VicRoads' strategies for using traditional and new digital channels like mobile, social media, and apps to provide customer service and traffic information. The result has been increased web traffic, YouTube views, and twitter followers. Upcoming plans include new apps for emergencies, cycling, freight, and moving more transactions online.
The state of social networks in vietnam 2011Dung Do
The document discusses social media trends in Southeast Asia and Vietnam. It finds that:
1) Social network penetration is highest in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia, driven almost exclusively by Facebook.
2) Vietnam has seen the strongest year-over-year growth in social network reach, though its penetration is still lower than other Southeast Asian countries.
3) Sharing photos on social networks is fueling high growth in photo sharing sites in Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
The document discusses social networks and internet usage in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Some key points:
- Social network penetration is highest in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia, driven mainly by Facebook. Vietnam saw the strongest year-over-year growth in social network reach.
- Internet audiences in the region skew very young, especially in Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Younger users aged 15-34 spend more time online on average.
- Photo sharing on social networks is fueling strong growth of the photos category in Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
What’s New on Google - September 2012 Sessionblue2purple
The document provides an agenda for a marketing presentation covering the following topics:
1) Mobile marketing and mobile advertising on Google platforms like AdMob.
2) Search network optimization techniques like sitelinks, Google+, and multi-channel analysis.
3) Google Display Network topics including dynamic delivery, demographic targeting, and YouTube advertising formats and targeting options.
The summary highlights the main sections and focus areas covered in the agenda.
What's New on Google - Septembre 2012 Sessionblue2purple
The document provides an agenda for a marketing presentation covering the following topics:
1) Mobile marketing and advertising on Google platforms like AdMob.
2) Search network optimization techniques like sitelinks and Google+.
3) Google Display Network topics including dynamic ad delivery and demographic targeting.
4) YouTube advertising formats and targeting options.
The presentation will also discuss measuring success through micro-conversions and remarketing campaigns.
This Travel Tech Essentialist report seeks to uncover the cutting-edge trends that will reshape the online travel sector emerging from the worst crisis in its history.
If you want to download the presentation, sign up to the Travel Tech Essentialist newsletter at https://traveltechessentialist.substack.com/ and contact us to request a downloadable format.
China e-Commerce Learning Expedition in Shanghai and Beijing from June 20th t...L'Atelier BNP Paribas
Program includes meeting with executives from Internet companies such as Taobao, Sina, 360buy, Baidu, as well as logistics companies such as Arvato and Transcosmos.
Main topics covered are entry strategies for brands & retailers, understand e-Consumer behaviors, connecting social media with e-Commerce, logistic aspects of e-Commerce, etc.
For more information, please contact asia@mail.atelier.net
1. The document discusses opportunities for international growth in e-commerce. It summarizes current EU trade values and growth rates across countries. Barriers to cross-border trade include localization, payments, legal issues, and inventory management.
2. Global e-commerce is growing rapidly, with a 25% increase from 2009 to 2010. Asia Pacific saw the highest growth rate of 48% while Europe grew by 22%.
3. Selling internationally allows companies to extend product ranges, enter new markets, and access new growth opportunities to combat maturing domestic markets. However, cross-border trade presents challenges of localizing for multiple cultures and regulations.
Tripwolf is a travel website and social network with 50,000 destinations, 2,000,000 photos/videos, and 18,000 active members that provides a free travel guide. It solves problems for customers related to finances, time, information, and choice. Revenue comes from advertising, partnerships, and transaction fees. While competitors like Epictrip and PlanetEye exist, Tripwolf's model is built on crowdsourcing content from its large online community. For sustainability and growth, the owner could expand smartphone apps, advertisements, subscriptions, and additional travel-related services.
Startup Stage - Marketplaces - Presentation by Travis Pittman, Co-Founder & CEO of TourRadar at the Axel Springer NOAH Conference Berlin 2016, Tempodrom on the 8th of June 2016.
Presenter: Damian Cook, Managing Editor, E-Tourism Africa
Utilising computers, hand-held devices, cameras and phones, this multimedia tour, as seen through the eyes of the tech-savvy traveler, reveals the role of technology in every step of the travel experience. It focuses specifically on key issues facing the industry in Africa.
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The document summarizes a 2010 study by Casaleggio Associati on e-commerce in Italy. Some key findings include:
- E-commerce turnover in Europe was €307 billion in 2009 while in Italy it was €10,037 billion, growing 58%
- The top sectors for online purchases in Italy were tourism at 35% and leisure at 42.2%
- The main reasons for online purchases were better prices than offline at 31.1% and easy purchase and delivery at 24.5%
- Average spending varied significantly by sector, from €481 for foodstuffs to €47 for online shopping malls
This deck is from Apps World 2011 held in Sydney on May 16 & 17. I presented VicRoads journey into digital as a case study. The focus was on mobile applications, and there was a very positive response to the work VicRoads has been doing. Many of the attendees were also looking at how to convince their organisation on the benefits of developing mobile applications.
The presentation contained some videos, all of which can be found on the VicRoads YouTube site.
Details on other presenters can be found here www.acevents.com.au/appsworld2011
A talk provoking forward thinking with regards to social media, mobile, and mobile payments. What are the opportunities for tapping into networks and advancing marketing & PR alongside the rise of mobile payments?
Our excursions in tahiti offer stunning lagoon tours, vibrant marine life encounters, and cultural experiences. We ensure unforgettable adventures amidst breathtaking landscapes and serene waters. For more information, mail us at tracey@uniquetahiti.com.
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See more: https://imperialegypt.com/tour-packages/
Hugues Rey Digital Channel Management 2009 SolvayHugues Rey
Hugues Rey is a Belgian digital strategy expert with over 17 years of experience. He is currently the Chief Strategy Officer at MediaBrands Brussels. Rey has lectured widely at conferences on digital topics. He has held leadership roles in several industry organizations and has an MBA from Université Libre de Bruxelles. Digital channels in Belgium are dominated by social media, with the majority of internet time spent on sites like Facebook. E-commerce in Belgium has grown significantly in recent years but still lags other countries. Channel management involves defining goals, policies, and sales programs for each digital channel to most effectively reach customers.
This document provides an overview of Orbitz Worldwide, including:
- Orbitz Worldwide is a global online travel company with brands in over 140 countries and $11.5 billion in annual bookings.
- The online travel industry is large and growing, with the online share of the $1 trillion global travel market expected to reach 33% by 2012.
- Orbitz Worldwide's strategy focuses on unlocking the joy of travel through personalized experiences across mobile, social, and online platforms. The company aims to optimize its sites, marketing, and data infrastructure to drive growth.
- Opportunities exist in leveraging the company's global brands, expanding private label partnerships, and
This document summarizes an analysis of the online travel agency MakeMyTrip. It provides information on MMT's company profile, offerings, market share, consumer touchpoints, and a study of 43 Indian travelers. Key findings include that 60% of hotel bookings are made offline, air tickets represent 95% of online transactions, and processing speed and customer care were rated positively but data entry needs improvement. The document indicates opportunities for MMT to expand into hotel/holiday services and implement service design interventions.
VicRoads aims to better engage with its customers through social media and new technologies. It recognizes that customers want information delivered how and when they want. VicRoads' social media strategy includes using platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter to provide services in multiple languages. It also creates mobile apps for traffic, parking, and cycling information. VicRoads sees strong growth in mobile web traffic and social media followers, showing the success of its digital strategies in better connecting with customers.
This document discusses VicRoads' use of social media and technology to engage with customers. It outlines VicRoads' strategies for using traditional and new digital channels like mobile, social media, and apps to provide customer service and traffic information. The result has been increased web traffic, YouTube views, and twitter followers. Upcoming plans include new apps for emergencies, cycling, freight, and moving more transactions online.
The state of social networks in vietnam 2011Dung Do
The document discusses social media trends in Southeast Asia and Vietnam. It finds that:
1) Social network penetration is highest in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia, driven almost exclusively by Facebook.
2) Vietnam has seen the strongest year-over-year growth in social network reach, though its penetration is still lower than other Southeast Asian countries.
3) Sharing photos on social networks is fueling high growth in photo sharing sites in Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
The document discusses social networks and internet usage in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Some key points:
- Social network penetration is highest in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia, driven mainly by Facebook. Vietnam saw the strongest year-over-year growth in social network reach.
- Internet audiences in the region skew very young, especially in Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Younger users aged 15-34 spend more time online on average.
- Photo sharing on social networks is fueling strong growth of the photos category in Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
What’s New on Google - September 2012 Sessionblue2purple
The document provides an agenda for a marketing presentation covering the following topics:
1) Mobile marketing and mobile advertising on Google platforms like AdMob.
2) Search network optimization techniques like sitelinks, Google+, and multi-channel analysis.
3) Google Display Network topics including dynamic delivery, demographic targeting, and YouTube advertising formats and targeting options.
The summary highlights the main sections and focus areas covered in the agenda.
What's New on Google - Septembre 2012 Sessionblue2purple
The document provides an agenda for a marketing presentation covering the following topics:
1) Mobile marketing and advertising on Google platforms like AdMob.
2) Search network optimization techniques like sitelinks and Google+.
3) Google Display Network topics including dynamic ad delivery and demographic targeting.
4) YouTube advertising formats and targeting options.
The presentation will also discuss measuring success through micro-conversions and remarketing campaigns.
This Travel Tech Essentialist report seeks to uncover the cutting-edge trends that will reshape the online travel sector emerging from the worst crisis in its history.
If you want to download the presentation, sign up to the Travel Tech Essentialist newsletter at https://traveltechessentialist.substack.com/ and contact us to request a downloadable format.
China e-Commerce Learning Expedition in Shanghai and Beijing from June 20th t...L'Atelier BNP Paribas
Program includes meeting with executives from Internet companies such as Taobao, Sina, 360buy, Baidu, as well as logistics companies such as Arvato and Transcosmos.
Main topics covered are entry strategies for brands & retailers, understand e-Consumer behaviors, connecting social media with e-Commerce, logistic aspects of e-Commerce, etc.
For more information, please contact asia@mail.atelier.net
1. The document discusses opportunities for international growth in e-commerce. It summarizes current EU trade values and growth rates across countries. Barriers to cross-border trade include localization, payments, legal issues, and inventory management.
2. Global e-commerce is growing rapidly, with a 25% increase from 2009 to 2010. Asia Pacific saw the highest growth rate of 48% while Europe grew by 22%.
3. Selling internationally allows companies to extend product ranges, enter new markets, and access new growth opportunities to combat maturing domestic markets. However, cross-border trade presents challenges of localizing for multiple cultures and regulations.
Tripwolf is a travel website and social network with 50,000 destinations, 2,000,000 photos/videos, and 18,000 active members that provides a free travel guide. It solves problems for customers related to finances, time, information, and choice. Revenue comes from advertising, partnerships, and transaction fees. While competitors like Epictrip and PlanetEye exist, Tripwolf's model is built on crowdsourcing content from its large online community. For sustainability and growth, the owner could expand smartphone apps, advertisements, subscriptions, and additional travel-related services.
Startup Stage - Marketplaces - Presentation by Travis Pittman, Co-Founder & CEO of TourRadar at the Axel Springer NOAH Conference Berlin 2016, Tempodrom on the 8th of June 2016.
Presenter: Damian Cook, Managing Editor, E-Tourism Africa
Utilising computers, hand-held devices, cameras and phones, this multimedia tour, as seen through the eyes of the tech-savvy traveler, reveals the role of technology in every step of the travel experience. It focuses specifically on key issues facing the industry in Africa.
Presentazione ca ecommerce2010 - ver 2 1 - traduzioneguestdce1c3d
The document summarizes a 2010 study by Casaleggio Associati on e-commerce in Italy. Some key findings include:
- E-commerce turnover in Europe was €307 billion in 2009 while in Italy it was €10,037 billion, growing 58%
- The top sectors for online purchases in Italy were tourism at 35% and leisure at 42.2%
- The main reasons for online purchases were better prices than offline at 31.1% and easy purchase and delivery at 24.5%
- Average spending varied significantly by sector, from €481 for foodstuffs to €47 for online shopping malls
This deck is from Apps World 2011 held in Sydney on May 16 & 17. I presented VicRoads journey into digital as a case study. The focus was on mobile applications, and there was a very positive response to the work VicRoads has been doing. Many of the attendees were also looking at how to convince their organisation on the benefits of developing mobile applications.
The presentation contained some videos, all of which can be found on the VicRoads YouTube site.
Details on other presenters can be found here www.acevents.com.au/appsworld2011
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1. Internet and social media
The outlook in Belgium
3 June 2010
Frankfurt, Germany
2. Agenda 3 June
1. Expedia
2. Egencia
3. Internet in Belgium & Europe
4. New developments in social networking related to
travel
5. Q&A
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4. Who is Expedia?
Expedia is the world‘s number one online travel company and the largest
provider of hotel bookings worldwide.
Established in 1996, as a division within Microsoft Inc., spin-off in 1999 and
trading on NASDAQ under EXPE
In 2008, over 56 million gross room nights were booked on the Expedia, Inc.
portfolio of sites.
In 2009, $21.8B in bookings (+3% vs. 2008), $2.9B in revenue (+1%), $299.5M
in net profit (2008 includes +/- $3B impairment charge related to goodwill,
intangible & other long-lived assets)
(for details: http://investors.expediainc.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=190013&p=irol-reportsAnnual)
69 million global travelers visit our sites each month.
Over 15,000 global affiliate sites, with millions of additional customer visits
each month.
Find more information on
www.expediainc.com
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5. Expedia companies operate
global points of sale in more than
70 countries
Expedia branded websites +
Venere + eLong in China
Hotels.com branded websites
(over 15.000 sites)
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6. Expedia Worldwide Distribution
• Reaches customers in more than 70 countries with 80M shoppers globally
North America: 50M shoppers, EMEA/APAC: 30M shoppers
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8. Egencia’s Quick Backgrounder
Established in 2002, as Expedia Corporate Travel in USA, with entry in
Europe in 2004 (France). Belgian entity purchased in 2004. Name changed to
Egencia in 2008
In 2009, $1.4B in bookings (-9% vs. 2008), $108M in revenue (-1%)
Large majority of bookings
captured online, with offline
support
Currently established
in over 25 countries WW,
Belgian office location:
Brussels
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9. Egencia’s Model
The only tool built to answer
the need of flexibility required
by corporate travelers.
Customer
Online Service Online bookings modified by Travel
Consultants
Offline bookings appear on website
Constant help from Travel Consultants on
website usability and take control over an
online booking on your profile
Travel policy systematically applied, with
approval
Advise and book the most complex trips
Services Ticketing
User profile
Travel policy
Negotiated rates London to New York
Analytical imputations
Approval Start online… Call your travel
Invoicing Management agent for advice… finish online…
call back to modify…hang up &
Reporting your booking is online again….
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12. Internet penetration in Belgium
Some numbers:
7,292,300 Internet users as of September 2009, being 70.0% of the
population (I.T.U.)
+95% of the connections are broadband (DSL / Cable), but per
capita penetration is only 62% (2009 – Strategy Analytics)
Studies show that +50% of consumers check the internet prior to
making their purchase (Blog Research & Insight)
In Europe, 90% goes online weekly in search of information, 60%
does this daily
Issue: overflow of information, only Top-10 hits count
1/3 of internet users is buying online
Issue: no specific data available on online bookings
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13. Internet penetration in Europe
Users % Pop.
Belgium Netherlands France Germany UK Belgium Netherlands France Germany UK
2000 2,000,000 3,900,000 8,500,000 24,000,000 15,400,000 19.50% 24.10% 14.40% 29.20% 26.20%
2003 8,500,000 52.50%
2004 3,769,123 24,848,009 46,455,813 36.40% 41.20% 56.30%
2005 47,127,725 35,807,929 57.00% 59.80%
2006 5,100,000 10,806,328 30,837,595 48.50% 65.90% 50.30%
2007 14,544,400 32,925,953 50,426,117 38,512,837 88.40% 53.70% 61.10% 63.80%
2008 36,153,327 58.10%
2009 7,292,300 61,973,100 48,755,000 70.00% 75.30% 79.80%
Sources: ITU, Nielsen Netratings, C.I. Almanac,
A few comments:
The Netherlands is experiencing a very high internet penetration,
boosted by home working (20% of labor force vs. 7% for EU)
In Germany, users benefit from unmetered access
UK market characterized by fierce competition & decreasing prices
Mid 2009, Belgium was ranked #19 in the list of countries of
broadband used in the home (62%). South-Korea led the list with
95%, with Netherlands 3rd (85%)
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14. Communities & Social Networks in Belgium
« Facebook leading the dance »
Late 2009 Facebook claimed over 2.8M users in Belgium
or +25% of the population
It shows an equal split male vs. Female
Netlog is the 2nd most popular site, but clearly
drops behind #1 (1M users)
Adoption of sites aimed at professionals increasing
(cfr. LinkedIn claims 250K users)
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15. Online Communitues in Belgium
Google Ad Planner - Belgium - Online Communities - Nov 8, 2009
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17. Social networks & travel - Current
What is available today?
Travel sites with general or specific information (Gusto,
Real Travel, Virtual Tourist, Wikitravel, World66, …)
Self-Booking / Online Booking Tools (Expedia, hotel.com,
Online discussion forums for frequent flyers (FlyerTalk),
live flight tracking (FlightAware, FlightStats), travel
reviews (TripAdvisor), targeted travel audiences (from
Thorn Tree from the Lonely Planet, over AirlineMeals.net
for the hungry airline passenger to Triporama to arrange
for your group getaways), …
Specific services targeted to travelers (TripIt for travel
organization, Travel Calculator for ecological compact,
…)
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18. Social networks & travel - Future
What are the future, potential options?
Further development from « E-Commerce » to « WE-
Commerce » (Discovery-Comparison-Conversation)
Further development on informational & community sites
towards interaction & centralization of services (trip booking
& organization, sharing of data/images/opinions, …)
“Plan your trip based on other’s experiences”
Mobile applications (iPad / iPhone / Smart phones),
requiring additional need for:
Security
Reduced memory utilization & power consumption
Improved UI’s
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19. Social networks & travel - Future
What are the future, potential options?
Smarter OBTs/SBTs (trip optimization, alternative
routing, larger product portfolio, …)
Requires more robust algorithms & processing power
More specialization in specific domains:
Specialization towards specific niches (beyond trains,
planes & automobiles)
Elderly travel (going more online, involving (grand)children,
with need for luxury & comfort)
Ecology (travel + waste reduction)
Adjusted controlling mechanisms (governments / EU)
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