According to an article on ModernAgent.com, research released by the European Travel Commission finds that the number of travelers booking via hotels’ own websites increased by 33 percent in 2005 compared to 2004.
Elizabeth Malloy – Blizzard Internet Marketing, Inc.
That is interesting news. Though I do admit to calling the hotels personally beforehand to see if there might be any special deals on the price that might not be listed on the internet.