Travelocity Analyzes How Travelers Are Changing Plans This Summer During an Era of Higher Prices

Business Wire,  July 15, 2008  

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Travelocity Compares 2008 Travel Predictions to Actual Consumer Travel Behavior

SOUTHLAKE, Texas -- Travelocity:

Forecast Poll vs. Current Data

In Travelocity's annual Forecast Poll (Jan '08) travelers responded to questions about how higher costs would impact their vacation plans for the coming year. But, with record-high gas prices, higher airfare, and a slew of unexpected airline fees, Travelocity took a second look. By comparing current travel data to the forecast poll they can show where travelers are sticking to their strategies and where they've abandoned them.

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"When it comes to travel this summer, people have to be fluid with their vacation plans in order to find something to fit their budget," Amy Ziff, Editor-at-Large for Travelocity, said.

About Travelocity:

Travelocity[R] is committed to being the traveler's champion -- before, during and after the trip - and provides the most comprehensive and proactive guarantee in the industry (http://www.travelocity.com/guarantee). This customer-driven focus, backed by 24/7 live phone support, competitive prices and powerful shopping technology has made Travelocity one of the largest travel companies in the world with gross bookings of more than U.S. $10 billion in 2007. Travelocity also owns and operates: Travelocity Business[R] for corporate travel; igougo.com, a leading online travel community; lastminute.com, a leader in European online travel; and ZUJI, a leader in Asia-Pacific online travel. Travelocity is owned by Sabre Holdings Corporation, a world leader in travel marketing and distribution.

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