Predictions for the leading trends for travel this year

M-commerce growth

Orbitz has announced that mobile commerce, travel as a gift, and flash sales will be the top three trends for travel this year. Reporting that not only will American mobile commerce almost double itself this year, but it will also become an integral part of the travel experience. There was also an increase of almost 350 percent of flash sale sites between July 2009 and that same month in 2011. The growth in popularity of those sites has shown no sign of slowing down. The travel company went on to underline…

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Nebraska appeals to travelers through the ease of code

  Nebraska has taken a bold step in engaging travelers with their 2011 Nebraska Travel Guide. The 176 page, annually printed guide will feature interactive content through use of QR codes. Scanning the codes with any smart phone will take readers to informational videos, high-flying landscape tours and notices for upcoming events in the state. The mobile website, set up 3 months ago in preparation for this year’s guide, will immediately let visitors peruse through information on attractions and recreational activities. “We’re empowering travelers to be flexible with their planning,”…

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