Forward bookings giving hoteliers indication of what’s to come for spring and summer
Hoteliers believe that demand for leisure travel is setting the stage for another strong spring and summer, but visibility remains short, and questions remain about group and business travel.
Empowering travelers with tools that relieve travel pain points
The most innovative companies in travel this year are not only tackling pandemic-triggered travel challenges, they’re also addressing pain points that have long afflicted the industry.
Tourism risks not so much broadening the mind as narrowing it
What makes today’s tourists different from previous travelers, is that globalization creates what philosopher Byung-Chul Han calls a “global Here by de-distancing and de-siting the There”.
Booking.com: First week March room nights down 10% compared to 2019. Softening was driven by Eastern Europe, and to a lesser extent by Western Europe, which remains modestly above 2019 levels.
U.S. travel industry stocks fall. Investors worry about surging oil prices and concerns about how Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine could impact European travel plans.
Expedia's top performing connectivity partners. The company rewarded its top connectivity providers for helping lodging partners perform at their best.
Booking.com beaten on price for holiday packages. The company was beaten on price in the UK by its biggest online rival, Expedia, on nine out of 12 occasions, according to Which? research.
Travelzoo acquires Secret Escapes’ Spanish business. The deal almost doubles the brand’s reach in the country, and strengthens Travelzoo’s brand and business in Spain.
Hotels need to understand what data they hold. Many hoteliers are not fully aware of the data they collect, save and process - but this is key to complying with data privacy laws.
The Hotels Network launches its new benchmarking platform for DMOs. Competitive insights to make better-informed decisions that drive growth for the destination and its hotel partners.
gcommerce: Future proof your hotel marketing analytics. If you have not created a plan yet for the “cookie-less world” then you need to call a lifeguard ASAP.