The Amateur-Expert Traveller

The latest in the series of investigative reports by Amadeus, “The Amateur-Expert Traveller” combines interviews with 30 travel industry thought leaders together with a survey of almost 3,000 global travel experts to bring you the most comprehensive and up to date report on new travel trends and how the recession is impacting them. “The Amateur-Expert Traveller” includes extensive research and key findings, such as how the recession can actually bring new business opportunities and innovation to the travel industry, the empowerment of the travel consumer thanks to the latest developments of Internet or the new travel services that are being demanded – and provided. These discoveries have been compiled for you by Amadeus and are now available for your FREE download on this page - best of all, we won’t ask you to register or give us any personal information. “The Amateur-Expert Traveller” is a comprehensive report that describes 3 key trends influencing the travel industry and the impact of the current recession. The amateur-expert traveller: the internet has brought significantly more information to the average traveller’s fingertips – whether from professionally produced or user-generated content. Will your travellers still need you? The technological trip: technology has improved the booking experience immeasurably but the trip itself remains ripe for technological innovation. All niches great and small: niche travel services like adventure travel, religious travel and weddings offer opportunities for additional revenue.

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