Google-owned Zagat app gets a makeover, finally becomes useful again Zagat, the restaurant review service Google acquired in 2011, has finally been given a mobile makeover today following years of what have been only minor updates and bug fix releases. Source: Hotel Marketing Google-owned Zagat app gets a makeover, finally becomes useful again
Travel editor tells all: 3 foolproof pitching tips Here are three ways to break through the clutter and earn coverage the next time you pitch a top-tier journalist on the travel and hospitality beat. Source: Hotel Marketing Travel editor tells all: 3 foolproof pitching tips
Marriott brings its social media war room to Europe At its European headquarters in London, the hotel group has launched its fourth “M Live” social media command center. By the time its final center opens in Dubai next year, the group will have all time zones covered. Source: Hotel Marketing Marriott brings its social media war room to Europe
Can OTAs upstage Google’s travel updates and reclaim mobile customers? Google’s recent travel updates include consumer-friendly booking tools such as hotel smart filters and enhanced flight price tracking, but threaten to overshadow travel providers’ own mobile platforms unless they leverage more predictive analytics and real-time inventory changes. Source: Hotel Marketing Can OTAs upstage Google’s travel updates and reclaim mobile customers?