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Agents losing turf to travel Web sites, travel association says
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." Kapil Kaur, from CAPA's Indian office say airlines are now offering frequent flier miles if tickets are booked online." More experienced and well-traveled customers who are in the market for just flight ticket and accommodation are increasingly relying on travel Web sites to make reservations. International travel websites are also now distributing travel packages via the Internet. Apichart Sanary, president of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) estimates direct online reservation in Thailand is now about 40 percent of the total business transacted, an increase of 10 percent compared to five years ago. John Watson, CEO of a travel agency told the Bangkok Post, agents still have an important role to play. "Customers want to have direct contact with a person who will get back to them when they have problems with their trip. "The reservation websites have never been able to replace traditional travel agents over the past 10 years, and I don't think they ever will. "Travelers who are not cost-conscious want more than just making a reservation. They want details on how to make their trips as pleasurable as possible. Agents can add value to their operations by using the Internet technology," added Watson. Industry analysts point out travel agents need to evolve if they are to remain a viable part of the industry. Agents need to start offering any and every available service a traveler requires and become a travel advisor charging a fee for the service, rather than earning a commission. "Most travel agents are still living in a well." John Sisker, Agency |
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Agents losing turf to travel Web sites, travel association says
On Mon, 15 May 2006 11:57:31 GMT, John Sisker wrote:
"Most travel agents are still living in a well." And they will die a slow death there if they don't adjust too. -- http://www.punkvoter.com/anim/anim-idiot.html |
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Agents losing turf to travel Web sites, travel association says
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. -- dillon I didn't climb to the top of the food chain to become a vegetarian. |
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Agents losing turf to travel Web sites, travel association says
Of the comments received in reference to this particular news release, I
think Chrissy Cruiser summed it up best, with... "And they will die a slow death there if they don't adjust too." I too operate with what could be considered the old fashion way, providing that truly "Mom & Pop" service, yet also having access to very competitive prices. We could charge a service fee, and actually do under some situations, but providing just an on-line menu for price shoppers is not our objective. How can we then compete and get the clients simply price shopping? That's easy. We just let them do all the walking first, then simple give them our best price on the best price they think they already found. It's that simple, and it works just about every time John Sisker, Agency |
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Agents losing turf to travel Web sites, travel association says
On Thu, 18 May 2006 15:30:03 GMT, John Sisker wrote:
Of the comments received in reference to this particular news release, I think Chrissy Cruiser summed it up best, with... "And they will die a slow death there if they don't adjust too." I too operate with what could be considered the old fashion way, providing that truly "Mom & Pop" service, yet also having access to very competitive prices. We could charge a service fee, and actually do under some situations, but providing just an on-line menu for price shoppers is not our objective. How can we then compete and get the clients simply price shopping? That's easy. We just let them do all the walking first, then simple give them our best price on the best price they think they already found. It's that simple, and it works just about every time John Sisker, Agency We got into the TA biz strictly for a niche in the Group marketplace which we believed, and were right, that it was a quickly closing window; that is, the cruise lines, especially Carnival, would readjust their support, pricing, booking allowances, etc. We weren't interested in your approach not that it is wrong, just didn't fit the small amount of time we could allocate. Good luck, John. -- http://www.punkvoter.com/anim/anim-idiot.html |
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Agents losing turf to travel Web sites, travel association says
A "Mom and Pop" agency like Ray's you mean? Oh, that's right, he doesn't
even have a Mom! Jim "John Sisker" wrote in message nk.net... Of the comments received in reference to this particular news release, I think Chrissy Cruiser summed it up best, with... "And they will die a slow death there if they don't adjust too." I too operate with what could be considered the old fashion way, providing that truly "Mom & Pop" service, yet also having access to very competitive prices. We could charge a service fee, and actually do under some situations, but providing just an on-line menu for price shoppers is not our objective. How can we then compete and get the clients simply price shopping? That's easy. We just let them do all the walking first, then simple give them our best price on the best price they think they already found. It's that simple, and it works just about every time John Sisker, Agency |
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Agents losing turf to travel Web sites, travel association says
"jim" wrote in message .. . A "Mom and Pop" agency like Ray's you mean? Oh, that's right, he doesn't even have a Mom! Jim "John Sisker" wrote in message nk.net... Of the comments received in reference to this particular news release, I think Chrissy Cruiser summed it up best, with... "And they will die a slow death there if they don't adjust too." I too operate with what could be considered the old fashion way, providing that truly "Mom & Pop" service, yet also having access to very competitive prices. We could charge a service fee, and actually do under some situations, but providing just an on-line menu for price shoppers is not our objective. How can we then compete and get the clients simply price shopping? That's easy. We just let them do all the walking first, then simple give them our best price on the best price they think they already found. It's that simple, and it works just about every time John Sisker, Agency Jim, I wouldn't have seen this if you had not included it in your post.... The last part of the above post from John Sisker, "smacks" with the business ethics of another *John* who was a T/A who posted here a lot a long time ago..Everyone knows what happened to him. --Jean. |
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Agents losing turf to travel Web sites, travel association says
Jean, When Sisker first started p[osting I thought he WAS that other John
from day gone by and ripped into him. I was wrong and I told him so and apologized. That was the reason I did a private E-mail to him. When I am wrong, I say so and apologize. Again, while I agree with RF about Ray doing what he does improperly, I in no way support or agree with his actions, nor anyone else that gets nasty. I don't think you have ever seen me screaming or get nasty with anyone here. I disagree with some which is my right but being nasty isn't my style. Maybe some little zingers every now and then but nothing cruel. Jim "Jean O'Boyle" wrote in message . net... "jim" wrote in message .. . A "Mom and Pop" agency like Ray's you mean? Oh, that's right, he doesn't even have a Mom! Jim "John Sisker" wrote in message nk.net... Of the comments received in reference to this particular news release, I think Chrissy Cruiser summed it up best, with... "And they will die a slow death there if they don't adjust too." I too operate with what could be considered the old fashion way, providing that truly "Mom & Pop" service, yet also having access to very competitive prices. We could charge a service fee, and actually do under some situations, but providing just an on-line menu for price shoppers is not our objective. How can we then compete and get the clients simply price shopping? That's easy. We just let them do all the walking first, then simple give them our best price on the best price they think they already found. It's that simple, and it works just about every time John Sisker, Agency Jim, I wouldn't have seen this if you had not included it in your post.... The last part of the above post from John Sisker, "smacks" with the business ethics of another *John* who was a T/A who posted here a lot a long time ago..Everyone knows what happened to him. --Jean. |
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Agents losing turf to travel Web sites, travel association says
Hey Lee, Lord no! Don't lump me in with them! I have disavowed what they are
doing as it is childish and just as bad, heck worse than what he does. I do still help people occasionally in public but if they have a valid e-mail I often simply e-mail them with the proper information if I know it. Saves getting slammed here by some of the nuts around. Jim "Lee Lindquist" wrote in message ... On Thu, 18 May 2006 18:19:00 -0400, "jim" wrote: A "Mom and Pop" agency like Ray's you mean? Oh, that's right, he doesn't even have a Mom! Jim, A while ago you posted that you post here because you like to cruise and you like to help people. Here's a direct quote: "Again, I am through with the individuals on this website and will only check in every now and then to see if I can help answer someone's question when nobody else will." I haven't seen any helpful posts by you in quite a while. You seem to be obsessed with bashing Ray. Obviously, he did something that ****ed you off. Regardless of what it was, I suggest you take a step back, and look at they way you now appear in this newsgroup. It's certainly contrary to what you said you would be doing. Additionally, I suggest you look objectively at some of the people who have it out for Ray. Are these the kind of folks you want to be lumped in with? -- - Lee |
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Agents losing turf to travel Web sites, travel association says
On Thu, 18 May 2006 23:28:06 -0400, jim wrote:
When I am wrong, I say so and apologize. That's a lie. You said my breasts aren't perky. Never heard a damn thing from you. -- http://www.punkvoter.com/anim/anim-idiot.html |
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