Fastest growing European destinations for Asian travelers Agoda announced today the results of its most recent Travel Smart study, which shows the top growing European destinations for Asian travelers. Though Asian travelers still love Paris and London, bookings in smaller European cities are growing at a much faster rate. Source: Hotel Marketing Fastest growing European destinations for Asian travelers
The 10 most expensive U.S cities for business travelers Last week, Business Travel News released its 32nd annual Corporate Travel Index, a ranking of the top 100 most expensive U.S. cities for business travelers based on average per diems for a hotel room, mean and rental car. Source: Hotel Marketing The 10 most expensive U.S cities for business travelers
U.S. corporate travel market continues its post-recession recovery The U.S. corporate travel market is expected to continue to grow at a moderate pace through 2017. Mobile devices are largely used to search for travel components. More than half (55%) of managed travelers searched for airfares and 44% for hotels on their smartphones. Source: Hotel Marketing U.S. corporate travel market continues its post-recession recovery
Starwood CEO ‘disappointed’ Anbang didn’t stick around a little while longer Starwood Hotels & Resorts CEO Thomas Mangus said Friday he was “disappointed” that a consortium led by Anbang Insurance Group withdrew its $14.1 billion buyout offer but was “excited” for the prospect of Marriott International owning Starwood. Source: Hotel Marketing Starwood CEO ‘disappointed’ Anbang didn’t stick around a little while longer