Study finds racial discrimination by Airbnb hosts Renters with names that sounded African American had a harder time booking reservations on the site than those who had white-sounding names, according to the study. Source: Hotel Marketing Study finds racial discrimination by Airbnb hosts
Hotel check-out times may become a thing of the past A growing number of hotels are getting rid of traditional check-in and check-out times in order to cater to today’s traveler. Flexible check-in is not only a dream for business travelers, but another amenity to successfully compete with Airbnb. Source: Hotel Marketing Hotel check-out times may become a thing of the past
Shangri-La proves loyalty goes beyond points Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is starting a conversation about the true meaning of loyalty to celebrate the five-year anniversary of its Golden Circle rewards program. Source: Hotel Marketing Shangri-La proves loyalty goes beyond points
AccorHotels to acquire Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel AccorHotels has signed an agreement to acquire FRHI Holdings, parent of Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel. With the acquisition, AccorHotels, currently with 3,800 hotels, will become one of the key global players in the luxury and upscale hotel segment. Source: Hotel Marketing