Thus spake "John Sisker" :
>To Whom It May Concern:
>
>We came across this information in the trades, in the form of a press
>release, and thought it would be of interest to this newsgroup as well.
>
>
>A recently released Pacific Area Travel Association (PATA) report has
>revealed travel agents, long gatekeepers of travel and price information,
>are being replaced by online booking engines that provide hotel and travel
>services, connecting anyone anywhere.
>
>The report, Total Tourism Survey: The Industry Speaks, claims that smaller
>players have benefited enormously from the new technology. "The technology
>enables them to transmit information directly to consumers and finding more
>creative ways to target repeat travelers.
>
>"The mushrooming of low-cost carrier airlines can certainly be attributed
>partly to the technology revolution. Travel agents and global distribution
>system operators now have to radically alter their business models"
>
>A Center for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) report in India says travel agents
>in India now have to accept a reduced commission of 5 percent, down from 9
>percent previously. "It's only a matter of time before it is completely
>wiped out."
How much did American pay you for your last booking. The States is
well ahead of the curve.
>
>Kapil Kaur, from CAPA's Indian office say airlines are now offering frequent
>flier miles if tickets are booked online."
Yup.
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dillon
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