July 14, 2009
Canadians have travel on the brain
Top travel websites for this week
The economy may be in a downturn but Canadians are still travelling, both at home and abroad. The latest numbers are in from Hitwise Canada and they show that Google Maps Canada is leading the pack with more than 11 per cent of the visits. In fact, map sites hold the top three spots with Google Maps and Mapquest taking second and third place. Air Canada and WestJet are the only two airlines to make it into the top ten list, sandwiched in between discount travel sites like Expedia Canada and Travelzoo Canada. Airline rewards programs Aeroplan and Air Miles Canada also made the cut.
Here is the complete list:
1. |
Google Maps Canada |
11.22% |
2. |
Google Maps |
5.87% |
3. |
MapQuest |
4.69% |
4. |
Expedia Canada |
2.84% |
5. |
Air Canada |
2.73% |
6. |
WestJet |
2.37% |
7. |
Aeroplan |
2.01% |
8. |
TripAdvisor |
1.99% |
|
9. |
Travelzoo Canada |
1.58% |
|
10. |
Air Miles Canada |
1.49% |
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Source: Hitwise Canada
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