Mobile Is Beginning To Define The Multitrillion Dollar Global Travel Industry

KEY POINTS Mobile devices are ideal companions for travelers, allowing them to access information, services and booking while en route. PhoCusWright estimates that by 2015, mobile will account for one-quarter of U.S. online travel sales, driving $40 billion in revenue. In Europe mobile will account for one-fifth of bookings by 2015.  Tablets are emerging as a power device for completing travel purchases. Tablets accounted for 7% of all online travel bookings globally in the third quarter of 201...