Marriott and Starwood merger set to change travel buying Marriott’s acquisition of Starwood will change the hotel industry significantly, says Carlson Wagonlit Travel and urges travel buyers to think about the implications and plan how it will change their travel programmes. Source: Hotel Marketing Marriott and Starwood merger set to change travel buying
US inbound travel slumping due to strong dollar International inbound travel has been on the decline for the past three months, according to the U.S. Travel Association’s Travel Trends Index, and the trend is likely to continue this year. Source: Hotel Marketing US inbound travel slumping due to strong dollar
Starwood unlocks digital key expansion, highlighting guests’ reliance on mobile Starwoodis expanding its SPG Keyless room entry capability to enable multiple guests sharing the same hotel room to leverage their smartphones in lieu of physical key cards, showcasing how the technology is evolving to better meet the needs of mobile-savvy travelers. Source: Hotel Marketing Starwood unlocks digital key expansion, highlighting guests’ reliance on mobile
Adweek report explores trends reshaping the tourism industry Every corner of the travel industry is finding creative ways to harness tech and lure a new crop of travelers who are more enthusiastic about exploration than any generation before. Adweek’s latest travel marketing report takes an extensive look at the latest trends in the industry. Source: Hotel Marketing Adweek report explores trends reshaping the tourism industry