The two sides have a clearer path to a more holistic partnership than ever before
Expedia sees the Marriott and IHG wholesale distribution deals as proof of the power it can have to benefit hotel companies, rather than just being a basic booking platform.
Unbeatable data accuracy, search/resend any confirmation in one click, dynamic content, and works with your existing PMS.
Hotels will flourish in the coming year, as people seek social connection
However, the industry is going to have to prepare, at least on the supply side, to be more resilient than it perhaps did from 2010 to 2020.
Bookings slide as Russian invasion adds to uncertainty for airlines and hotels
Airlines and hoteliers have warned that the conflict in Ukraine is causing high-spending US travelers to hold off visiting Europe, slowing the industry’s long recovery from the pandemic.
STR: US market recovery monitor. Central business districts within the top 25 markets saw a sharp increase in weekday occupancy, rising to 52.1%, a 12-week high.
Will working from home be a boon for business travel? Many in the industry think the continued trend of working from home could actually be a boost for hotel and travel bottom lines.
During the pandemic, hotels have taken a divergent approach to pricing. While five-star hotels have chosen not to engage in a race to the bottom, three and four-star properties have opted to chase the rate.
France: Hilton prepares for new era of travel. As well as continuing to open more hotels in Paris, Hilton is increasing its focus on major resort destinations and provincial towns.
Rethinking hotel restaurants and bars to lure locals. A highly social and experiential area increases the likelihood of community building which leads to returning customers.
Travelzoo creates Metaverse division. The company will not produce Metaverse destinations and experiences itself, but will work with creators to make experiences exclusively available to Travelzoo META members.
Revinate: Four takeaways from the marketing benchmark report 2021. Revinate has analyzed over 634 million emails as part of its Hotel Marketing Benchmark Report.
Shiji Group: A look at IT and integrations for a new resort hotel opening. Everything wants to be integrated, from PMS, ERP, Channel Manager, POS, TV system and PBX and more.