AccorHotels acquires Onefinestay for 0 million Onefinestay is a London-based startup that provides an Airbnb for high-end homes combined with a hotel-like service for hosts and travelers. As part of the latest deal, AccorHotels said it would invest a further $73 million to expand Onefinestay’s worldwide presence in vacation rentals. Source: Hotel Marketing AccorHotels acquires Onefinestay for 0 million
Facebook’s Messenger takes to the Skies with airline integration Having opened up its Facebook Messenger Platform for developers to integrate their services into the mega-popular chat app, Facebook is gearing up for a future where it can mediate the interaction between users and businesses for a fluid and centralized experience. Source: Hotel Marketing Facebook’s Messenger takes to the Skies with airline integration
Booking.com survey reveals top causes of business travel stress New findings today released from Booking.com reveal that business travelers experience a higher level of travel stress due to the gamut of anxiety-inducing scenarios that leave them worried and anxious. Source: Hotel Marketing Booking.com survey reveals top causes of business travel stress
How to engage with mobile travelers in the ‘micro-moments’ of their research journey Early actions influence later booking decisions. That’s a fact. Instead of sitting back and hoping that by pure chance mobile travelers make it to your booking form at the end of their journey, try attracting them to your site much earlier in their journey. Source: Hotel Marketing How to engage with mobile travelers in the ‘micro-moments’ of their research journey