Report
Online Travel Agencies 2Q and 1H12: International Markets Thrown a Curveball
Online Travel Agencies 2Q and 1H12: International Markets Thrown a Curveball
- Published:
- October 2012
- Research Type:
- Article
- Figures:
- 10
- Segments:
- Air, Hotels & Lodging, Online Travel Agencies
- Regions:
- Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, U.S. & Canada
Summary
The second quarter of 2012 was challenging for U.S. public online travel agencies (OTAs) – Expedia, Orbitz and Priceline. Domestic business proved resilient for most, but growth from overseas operations was muted across the board. Although international markets have been a boon to OTAs in recent years, headwinds from weakened travel demand in Europe couldn't be avoided.Analysts
