Online travel booking is becoming second nature for many consumers. But traditional travel industry players say convenience does not always translate into the best deals. "Thailand is where travel online, mobile and smartphone penetration are high, so users of online booking are growing at a significant rate. Photos courtesy of Booking.comOnline travel booking is just one of the disruptive technologies transforming the way people consume. Airbnb, according to Ms Chan, may have an impact on the hotel industry more in the leisure sector than the business sector.

Source: Bangkok Post November 14, 2016 07:35 UTC