New consumer trends
How you can organize travels on your own...
Some years ago most of people, in order to organize a travel,
used to search in travelling drivers or adress to travel
agencies...
Nowadays, things have totally been changed...the internet and
social media have become the most widespread tools of searching and
booking travels all over the world
'Travel stories' is the biggest greek forum in which members can
upload photos and videos from their travels, make recommendations
and exchange experiences. Also they can book their tickets, hotel
and be informed about which is the most appropriate way to reach
their destination.
'Tweet travelers' is connected to tweeter and through this you
can have a direct contact with the other followers who use any
hashtag about travels. You can also find information about
accomodation, sightseeings and events
'Couch surfing' is an alternative way of travelling which offers
you a totally adventurous experience. The members have the
opportunity to host as many people as they want or to travel to
other countries as guests. They gain lots of experiences, they make
friends from all over the world and finally they meet other
cultures. And all these...with no charge!
'Tour Absurd.com' is a photoblog in which members upload
personal photos from their experiences during their vacations and
make comments. They also discuss about a variety of issues through
which they broaden their views of the world
'Airbnb' is a global network of accomodations offered by locals.
It is fun and very cheap especially in big cities.It is reffered to
people who don't want to stay at a hotel. Of course all members
leave a review
Through the above ways of searching and booking holidays we can
observe the features of being a 'prosumer'. The most essential
feature is that there is no mediator and members who want to
organize a travel have to be in a direct contact only with the
person who has a special offer for them. This is an intensively
interactive procedure as members become both 'producers' ( upload
photos -videos, make comments) and 'consumers' ( find interesting
information, gain experiences and broaden their views)
silmultaneously.
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