Site Name: Expedia Travel

URL: http://expedia.msn.com/daily/home/default.hts

Background Information: This site features comprehensive destination information, timely and relevant travel news, expert advice, the lowdown on deals, and much more.

Site Name: Travelocity

URL: www.travelocity.com

Background Information: Travelocity, powered by the SABRE system, provides reservations capabilities for over 420 airlines, 40,000 hotels, and more than 50 car rental companies.

Site Name: Orbitz

URL: www.orbitz.com

Background Information: Orbitz is an on-line agency. It is a major competitor to Expedia and Travelocity.

Exercise:

Describe the features of these three sites and identify their role in the tourism distribution system.

How do the sites compare? Are there similarities or differences? Which site would you choose for travel and why?