Google launches trip planning experience on mobile Within a few clicks, users can get destination details on flights, hotels, restaurants, points of interest, weather, and general travel info like popular times to visit when searching for queries like “Where to go in Canada” or “Canada Destinations”. Source: Hotel Marketing Google launches trip planning experience on mobile
Hilton announces new affordable hotel brand, Tru Hilton Worldwide today announced a new affordable brand targeting younger travelers. Tru by Hilton will debut at the end of this year, and will the company’s re-entry into the midscale hotel segment. Source: Hotel Marketing Hilton announces new affordable hotel brand, Tru
Marriott shifts gears for owners of branded properties Marriott International announced “Managed by Marriott” (MxM), the new name and branded approach for Marriott’s premier hotel management organization, which provides a complete hotel operating solution for owners of Marriott’s 19 lodging brands. Source: Hotel Marketing Marriott shifts gears for owners of branded properties
Disruptive technologies pose no threat to Thai hotels While disruptive technologies from the likes of Agoda and Airbnb have created headwinds for the US and western European hotels in recent years, Thailand’s hospitality industry will likely remain resilient against such threats, according to experts at the Thailand Tourism Forum 2016. Source: Hotel Marketing Disruptive technologies pose no threat to Thai hotels