Welcome to Managed Travel 3.0 In a world of digital interaction, where technology, data and traveller expectations mean that freedom and control sit hand in hand, the power today is with the corporate citizen. Source: Hotel Marketing Welcome to Managed Travel 3.0
Travelers embracing human travel agents again for inspiration Today’s traveler wants more curated results along with the best deals and packages. And as algorithms can only go so far, they are prepared to sacrifice a bit of the control that OTAs offer. Source: Hotel Marketing Travelers embracing human travel agents again for inspiration
Lufthansa selling flights on Airbnb Facing headwinds, Lufthansa has quietly listed seats on its planes on Airbnb. The company isn’t just being cute by tapping the Airbnb platform. It’s trying to fill its planes. Source: Hotel Marketing Lufthansa selling flights on Airbnb
Expedia, Priceline impart travel info to mobile concierge service Expedia and Priceline are lending their data to mobile concierge application Mezi, which blends artificial intelligence with real people to help provide customers with travel information that drives sales. Source: Hotel Marketing Expedia, Priceline impart travel info to mobile concierge service