How to tourist information websites earn?

Question

many tourism related informative websites give more information about tourist places and destinations but how they are surviving without advertisement?anyone having touristwebsite can guide me regarding this.i want to start a tourist information website.how much can i expect to earn with good traffic.

Answer 1

Like any other business one has to keep putting in continuous efforts to survive, maintain and grow. You need to keep not only updating your site information very frequently but also have to think of new ways and means to match the competition, visitors requirements, methods of revenue earnings - whether advertisements or other options.

Business model need to be dynamic based on research, presentation, marketing and collection.

Regarding your query on expected earnings and "good" traffic, various factors would determine the fate. Uncertainties are to be countered and quality of service on continuous basis is a precious point to be taken care of vigourously.

Answer 2

travelguru,yatra and many more which are funded by VC's ...as all are providing same kind of info...as database management is crucial point in this case ..one needs to update thier databases after every minute...about room bookin,availibility of rooms or air/train tickets...

now a days price comparison charts are excellant service from these sites...

if u need to start this kind of service u need 1-3cr (will fluctuate)of required investment..u neeed database administrators and software developers...which again very costly affair..in case ur start up..

as all of these websites are part of big biz groups..and few them earn thru ads ,commision from hotels or airlines...and hidden costs while one books..thier ticket...

this place become very congested...but u can start with one specified location and get into detailing...and do create ur own model

Answer 3

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Today's travelers are traveling at the last minute and are looking for discounts; they are utilizing info from online portals and today are comfortable buying travel products online.

www.rulastminute.com will offer last minute travelers the best-discounted destinations and products to purchase online. The traveler will click onto the Travel Supplier's web address and purchase directly.

www.rulastminute.com will earn revenues from travel suppliers that have perishable inventory that are willing to sell at a discount...at the last minute...online. RULastMinute will charge an advertising fee for promoting the Travel Suppliers product offering an array of marketing campaigns geared at RULastMinute's database of Bargain Travel seekers; and will ultimately result as the online travel "category killer."

The Company's management believes that one of the most important features will be the www.rulastminute.com website, customer data base, and directory of travel services that will allow millions of users to easily find evaluate and confirm reservations for travel services such as: airline tickets, package tours, hotels rooms, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, attractions, sightseeing tours and ground transportation. Providers of these travel services will be invited to use www.rulastminute.com enhanced Website to more effectively reach their targeted market customers.