The industry is jumping on the subscription bandwagon to lock in customers and increases profits
Hotels and resorts are introducing subscription plans to attract the work-from-anywhere workforce and the growing number of leisure travelers who want to go to more places and stay longer.
Marketing spend by the leading online travel companies rocketed in 2021
In the final quarter of 2021, Booking Holdings spent some $974 million on marketing, a considerable jump from the $386 million in the corresponding quarter in 2020.
Recent developments in Europe as business travel compliance continues to evolve
Businesses face unique challenges when navigating the patchwork of national legal frameworks in Europe while balancing the changing mobility landscape and novel ways of working.
Sabre: Corporate bookings reach two-year high. International and corporate bookings in March are expected to be at the highest level since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.
What could impede US hotel recovery? Potential speed bumps could include another uptick in COVID-19 cases, the war in Ukraine, labor constraints and runaway inflation.
Trend: On-the-fly meetings. When group business starts to increase it will be much more short-term in nature, giving hotels significant pricing power.
Four Seasons on how travel experiences have evolved. The company relies on technology to learn more about its guests and deliver high-quality service despite limited face time.
SSTs, the next frontier in hotel service. Self-service technologies (SSTs) have simplified many aspects of everyday life - here are some starting points for hoteliers.
Hotels are getting creative. As resorts look to the summer travel season, they are adding new room experiences, introducing promotional rates and waiving fees.
Cendyn: The importance of increasing digitization in hospitality. The majority of hotels have yet to fully unleash their full digitization potential.
SiteMinder: Your hotel’s 10-tip guide for increasing room sales. Exploring new ways to increase hotel room sales or sell more profitably should always be top of mind for a successful hotelier.