Buying Travel Services on the Internet (CommerceNet Press Series)

The world's leading e-commerce association shows how to find the best travel deals online. Looking for rock-bottom prices on airline tickets and car rentals? In search of the perfect hotel or resort? Checking out cruises? Doing research on business desitnations, family vacations, or romantic getaways? Travel already draws more people to the Internet than any other topic - and online travel revenues will reach an astounding $12 billion by 2002, according to The Industry Standard, which tracks Net economy. It all adds up to a huge built-in audience for this taime-saving guide. Like a well-connected travel agent, it takes netsurfing travelers straight to the best deals. Special features include:

Guided tours of key sites like Travelocity and City.net;

Tips on using Priceline and similar "name your price" services;

Advice on comparison-shopping and bargaining;

Questions to ask and scams to avoid.