Vindu's View: Customer-review sites, the Web at its finest (San Jose Mercury News)
We all want to spend our money wisely. But how can we find the best products and services for our buck? Friends, family and colleagues might be able to help us identify a reliable dry cleaner or a romantic dinner spot....more...Trip Tips (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
It's a pet peeve common among travelers: Where is Fido welcome? Check www.dogFriendly.com for accommodations, dog parks and dog-friendly restaurants....more... Priceline.com Priced Right (Forbes)
The travel company's stock soars, after a glowing third quarter report card....more... Expedia, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Expedia, Inc. today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2007....more... Online travel sector gets wake-up call (Taipei Times)
The online travel category is still rolling along, but there may be trouble ahead. Like other e-commerce markets, travel is expected to boast double-digit sales growth this year in the US, but unlike other major segments, this one is actually losing customers....more... I booked it on the Internet: Savvy travelers know caution is the best policy. And they check everything -- twice. (Miami Herald)
When you book online, you're often on your own. That's the message we hear again and again from fellow travelers: When that room that looked great online turned out to be a dump; when you forgot and booked the rental car in your maiden name; when you booked a tour at a euro price when you thought it was dollars -- you've got no one to blame except yourself....more... Fewer U.S. travelers booking online (International Herald Tribune)
But industry revenues are still strong, mostly because those consumers who do book travel online are doing more of it....more... Mother/Daughter, Father/Son Getaways (ABC 7 Chicago)
These are great travel getaways for adults and kids....more... It's Official: Philadelphia Had a Stellar June, July and August (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Philadelphia region experienced one of its strongest summers to date in 2007, according to officials at the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation , the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association ....more... |