Millennials want you to comment on their online trip photos, Expedia says Millennials wish they could be more like the people they present themselves to be on social media. At least, one-third of millennials who travel feel that way, according to a study on the generation’s travel habits from Expedia and the Future Foundation. Source: Hotel Marketing Millennials want you to comment on their online trip photos, Expedia says
Travel and the chat bots With Facebook making headlines last week as it launches ‘Bots on Messenger’ where does the travel industry stand? Chat bots are undoubtedly the flavour of the month, but in the hyper-competitive travel industry brands should not forget that the end game must be customer value. Source: Hotel Marketing Travel and the chat bots
Hotel booking using the Facebook messenger platform Facebook’s plans to launch Messenger bots which would, among other things, allow users to buy products, track orders, and even book hotel rooms, is an exciting new booking platform for hotel chains and OTAs. Source: Hotel Marketing Hotel booking using the Facebook messenger platform
Starwood’s taking hotel reservations from Instagram Everyone wants to use Instagram for sales, and Starwood’s hacking it to drive reservations by letting users book a stay by tapping photos on Instagram photos posted by Starwood-paid influencers. Source: Hotel Marketing Starwood’s taking hotel reservations from Instagram