The U.S. travel and tourism industry is expanding and changing.
In 2010, American and international travelers contributed $526 billion to the U.S. economy through business and leisure trips, according to the U.S. Travel Association. In fact, the same organization estimates that 1 out of every 9 U.S. jobs depends on travel – and that over 99% of travel and tourism businesses employ less than 500 workers.
Are you a small business working in travel or tourism? Tell us:
· How has your industry changed and expanded in the last few years through technology and the
internet?
· How have you adapted and taken advantage of new ways to book and plan trips online for clients?
· How do you use the web and social media to market your travel products?
Tell us by commenting below on the SBA community!
For tips on starting a travel or tourism business, check out this SBA blog.
Geeks N Gizmo | Window Shopper |
3/18/2013 - 1:29 am
It has became easier for traveler as well as for travel companies. Being a
travel company it has impacted a lot because of web marketing. If we get good
rank on internet. I can help us to get more business.
travel-therapy | Window Shopper |
1/4/2013 - 12:34 am
I work for a staffing agency that hires traveling physical therapists, speech
therapists, and occupational therapists. Although we are technically not a
travel agency, business is good for us right now. There are a lot of people
who are looking for jobs, and traveling is an added benefit. All thanks to
the web/our website.
flexremovals | Window Shopper |
10/18/2012 - 2:55 am
We've been able to utilise targeted Google Adwords for AirBnB listings to
great success at a small budget. From there, based on conversions we can
ascertain whether or not it is worthwhile building a website for that
location and commencing organic search engine optimisation.
adamjames086 | Window Shopper |
10/5/2012 - 9:15 am
I completely agree with you all. Today every business whether small one or
large one has their own website. They make traveling so easy that we know
each and everything about the places we want to visit.
Professional website:
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American and international travelers contributed over 500 billion this year
true,But the Major shares of profit are enjoyed by less number of online
travel business giants . For a new Online travel business ,it became near
impossible to get a proper kick off.
My Business is Base on the Internet.
today the traveler is much more sophisticated and all the information appear
on the web. you must give him the best product with fare Price.
Internet has its own importance in travel and tourism. Now traveling has
become so easy because of WEB as we do not have to think much about the Air
Tickets.
Geeks N Gizmo | Window Shopper | 3/18/2013 - 1:29 am
travel company it has impacted a lot because of web marketing. If we get good
rank on internet. I can help us to get more business.
travel-therapy | Window Shopper | 1/4/2013 - 12:34 am
therapists, and occupational therapists. Although we are technically not a
travel agency, business is good for us right now. There are a lot of people
who are looking for jobs, and traveling is an added benefit. All thanks to
the web/our website.
bucksfurnace | Window Shopper | 10/19/2012 - 11:49 pm
meeting sites.
flexremovals | Window Shopper | 10/18/2012 - 2:55 am
great success at a small budget. From there, based on conversions we can
ascertain whether or not it is worthwhile building a website for that
location and commencing organic search engine optimisation.
Subhashis Dash | Window Shopper | 10/11/2012 - 7:34 am
adamjames086 | Window Shopper | 10/5/2012 - 9:15 am
large one has their own website. They make traveling so easy that we know
each and everything about the places we want to visit.
IndianTravel | Window Shopper | 7/14/2012 - 1:52 pm
true,But the Major shares of profit are enjoyed by less number of online
travel business giants . For a new Online travel business ,it became near
impossible to get a proper kick off.
keithgilabert | Window Shopper | 5/24/2012 - 6:05 pm
very easy for me to research and negotiate the best price.
Sagee77 | Window Shopper | 5/22/2012 - 3:50 pm
today the traveler is much more sophisticated and all the information appear
on the web. you must give him the best product with fare Price.
Graham | Window Shopper | 5/11/2012 - 3:08 am
become so easy because of WEB as we do not have to think much about the Air
Tickets.
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