46% willing to pay more to select their preferred room attributes, according to a new NYU report
Moving from traditional “standard,” “deluxe,” and “premium” hotel shopping to attribute based shopping is likely to increase traveler value, price transparency, and satisfaction.
Group, business transient demand expected to grow
Bolstered by strong summer performance in the U.S., hotel revenue managers are forecasting that the positive trends will continue into the fall.
Partnership debuts first-ever immersive guest rooms
Aimed at sparking curiosity and enriching the experience of global travelers, the rooms feature interactive, mind-bending activities integrated into the guest room design.
Strong outlook for European tourism. Short- and medium-haul travel to continue driving European tourism recovery, while arrivals from long-haul markets still lag significantly behind.
TMCs remain upbeat despite staffing issues. Travel management companies are optimistic about their prospects for 2022, according to research conducted for BTN Europe.
Bedbanks gaining share in hotel distribution. Amid the pandemic, hotels capitalized on the direct booking trend, but coming out of the crisis, what will distribution look like?
Room night distribution trends. The increased percentage of leisure travelers led to growth in reservations made through OTAs and property direct bookings.
Sleep is the hottest new hotel amenity. Many hotels are investing in sleep-themed services, helping guests get the most out of their closed eyes.
Hacker targets hotel clients. A hacker has infiltrated the booking engine of the Marino Boutique Hotel in Lisbon, and has managed to steal almost half a million euros in false bookings.
Triptease: Hotel rate parity trends. What constitutes good parity, and what benchmark should you ultimately be aiming for when it comes to improving your parity?
Travelboom: The best Facebook ads for hotels. A look at some of the more common Facebook ads for hotels and how they can help your hotel succeed online.