travel channel

  The industry continues to grow as entrepreneurs like you explore innovative ways to help travelers make the most of their business and leisure trips regardless of their destinations. All successful entrepreneurs began the process of determining the ideal approach to starting their companies by first determining which type of made the most sense for them to pursue. The industry includes five types of online travel businesses: Private Sale: This category includes flash sale, member-only, daily deal, and group-buying travel sites. Tour/Trip Operators: “Trip” is the more accurate term as this category specializes in selling packaged trips to vacationers with no tour operations included. Guides and Activity Providers: As the name states, this group does provide guided tours and other activity guidance during a trip. Online Travel Agencies: Also called OTAs, this group sells everything general travelers need from lodging, air travel, and car rentals to full vacation packages. Brokers: OTBs