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Adding the internet into the mix doesn't make anything better. The reason why this "website" grew was because of the human aspect.

Regarding travel agents: when I booked my honeymoon, my travel agent was able to get me a better price than an hour on the internet. Not only that, but she was even able to personally recommend hotels and activities.

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> when I booked my honeymoon, my travel agent was able to get me a better price than an hour on the internet

As an aside, I'm guessing you flew internationally for your honeymoon? International pricing is done totally differently from domestic, which is why typical travel websites like Expedia can't find the best price.

Yes, your guess is correct. Also, we're not talking about $5, we're talking a few hundred dollars for the whole trip.

Disagree: the internet makes all the difference because it can scale to a much greater market. You can serve a market of millions instead of thousands.

My point about travel agents is that honeymoons are niche. You'll hopefully have one, ever.

I think you misunderstood my comment regarding the internet. Many people think that just having a website will magically triple their business revenue. That's plainly not true.

The internet is a medium. Just as any medium used to deliver and communicate to users, you have to utilize it correctly.

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