OpenTravel reveals next generation of open source messaging for consumer direct bookings OpenTravel’s 2.0 object model solution facilitates a seamless flow of information from internal development, to partnerships, and through industry verticals, promoting connectivity and ultimately profitability. Source: Hotel Marketing OpenTravel reveals next generation of open source messaging for consumer direct bookings
Olset launches interactive hotel review map Olset owns the world’s largest databank of positive and negative things that real travelers have mentioned about hotels. Now they created a really cool interactive map to visualize all that data. Source: Hotel Marketing Olset launches interactive hotel review map
French tax authorities seek 0 million from Booking.com The tax authorities had recently concluded a more-than two-year audit of Booking.com’s accounts from 2003 to 2012. Italian tax authorities are also looking into Booking.com’s tax payments. Source: Hotel Marketing French tax authorities seek 0 million from Booking.com
Marriott’s CIO says mobile apps are changing the guest experience Marriott is working to craft a customer experience that is the right mix of high-tech and highly personal. The company is rolling out many tech-driven amenities, including the ability to skip the front desk at check-in, order room service via a mobile app and log in to Netflix from the hotel-room television. Source: Hotel Marketing Marriott’s CIO says mobile apps are changing the guest experience