Articles tagged “surveys”

A more comprehensive study is needed for an accurate view of British holidaymakers’ Internet use -- focusing, perhaps, on online travel reviews or mobile apps.

Travel preferences and practices can be as personal and debated as political issues among experienced travelers, but the conversations regarding such are likely twice as much fun.

Keep in mind that the survey sample is small, but its responses highlight common wishes for air travel: better accommodations for those who need it, quieter planes, and fewer fees.

This survey information should be used to market deals for vacations dates far in the future, but kept far away from last-minute airfare booking sites.

Findings in a nutshell: The popularity of mobile devices has intertwined the technology, travel, and social habits of people at every age and income.

Third parties are stepping in where the airports are failing: Between Boingo's free Wi-Fi announcement this week and Apple's Passbook ready to download today, tech companies are doing what they can to improve fliers' airport experiences.

Top picks like Starwood brands and Hampton Inn won by only a tenth of point indicating that preferences may depend more on location and taste than vast differences in brands’ service.

Over half of surveyed adults believe that people binge drink, cheat, and overspend while away on business. But take the data with a grain of salt as the company behind the survey promotes virtual events.

Half of the respondents cited a personal recommendation as the main influencer when choosing a travel spot, but the survey had no way of measuring the unconscious effects of social media on decision-making processes.

Hospitality operator Accor’s survey found that Indians and Singaporeans spent the most on hotels per trip, while Australians paid the most nightly for a room. And, while India lagged way behind, Thai women had the highest rate of business travel in the region.