August 2010
No rest for the wicked – even on holiday, Aussies are hooked to the net
On August 02, 2010 at 11:44 PM
One in four Australians access the internet every day they are on holiday
Australians are spending their holidays surfing the internet rather than waves, according to new research from Expedia.com.au, operated by Expedia Inc., the world’s largest online travel company.
In a survey of over 1000 Australians*, Expedia.com.au found that more than one in ten (13 per cent) Aussies access the internet up to as much as five times a day when on holiday, while a quarter say they access the internet at least daily. Those on an internet-free holiday are clearly the minority, with only 15 per cent refraining from using the internet at all when on holiday. Read more
Expedia.com.au celebrates 5th birthday with holiday lottery
On August 23, 2010 at 10:15 AM
For five weeks, five Expedia customers a day will be refunded the cost of their travel booking
For Australians planning to book a holiday in the next few weeks, where they book will really matter. To celebrate Expedia’s 5th birthday in Australia, Expedia.com.au, operated by Expedia, Inc., the world’s largest online travel company, is giving five people every day, for five weeks, a refund on their travel purchase.
Whether they have booked a flight, hotel, car hire or complete holiday package, all Expedia.com.au customers between 23 August and 26 September will be in the draw to win back the value of their travel purchase! Read more
Holidays are serious stuff for Aussies
On August 30, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Global Expedia study reveals the travel habits of 19 countries
A new study from Expedia, the world’s largest online travel company and operator of the Expedia.com.au™ site in Australia, shows Australians take their holidays very seriously, often booking their trips at least three months before departure and staying for an average of over 16 days per trip, the longest duration of all countries in the study. They also book four-star accommodation properties at a higher rate than most other nationalities.
The latest Expedia Travel Bookings Report*, based on search and booking data across 19 Expedia sites worldwide, provides a fascinating insight into the travel habits and profiles of different nationalities and how they book their trips. Read more
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