eyefortravel.com - Travel Distribution News, Events and Analysis: "In 2004 16% of all revenues in hospitality will be generated from the Internet (14% in 2003). By 2006, the Internet will contribute over 24% of all hotel bookings (CSFB). This year 54% of all Internet bookings in hospitality will be direct-to-consumer (i.e. via hotel-owned websites). Some major brands (e.g. Marriott, Hilton) and proactive hotels and resorts already enjoy Direct vs. Indirect online distribution ratios of 75:25. Hoteliers like what they see: direct online distribution cuts costs, attracts affluent customers and lessens the dependency on online discounters and more traditional and expensive channels. "

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