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Released December 2013: With the global economic downturn and increasing trust of the Internet and online payments, there has been a major shift towards access of goods over ownership of them. The travel industry is the sector most affected by the meteoric growth of sharing and collaborative consumption.
This trends report will look at the economic, social, and technological changes that drives customers toward the sharing economy, especially for accommodation and ground transport. Through an examination of the advantages of new sharing businesses, we will make recommendations for incumbent players in the travel industry to avoid disintermediation.
Companies in the report: | |
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Airbnb | Park Hyatt |
Carpooling | EatWithALocal |
Lyft | Blablacar |
Couchsurfing | RelayRides |
HomeAway | Avarie Capital |
Hilton | Amtrak |
Marriott | Eurostar |
MMGY Global | Zimride |
Harrison Group | |
Demeure | FlightCar |
Roomorama | Avis |
Eurocamp | Enterprise |
Kimpton | General Motors |
Joie de Vivre | Zipcar |
Ace Hotels | Deutsche Bahn |
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