Summary
Forrester data shows that 56% of US online leisure travelers research travel using online travel agencies (OTAs), 34% use discount travel sites like Hotwire, and 18% use metasearch sites like Kayak.com. When we asked leisure travelers what sets online travel brands apart from one another, most travelers answered with a resounding "I don't know." As more companies chase fewer customers with less disposable cash, this becomes a big problem. Just three online travel brands stood out from the others as providing somewhat differentiating services, including Expedia's selection of destinations and customer service, priceline.com's prices and value, and Hotels.com's content. eBusiness professionals at online travel intermediaries need to do a better job of distinguishing their online experiences by offering distinct online planning experiences, providing contextual information, and effectively utilizing the mobile channel.
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