No one likes being a tourist: the rise of the anti-tour With the tourism explosion affecting even smaller cities, visitors and locals alike are looking for more ‘authentic’ days out. But is that possible? Source: Hotel Marketing No one likes being a tourist: the rise of the anti-tour
Travel brands hijacked to dupe customers Leading travel brands such as Qantas, Thomas Cook, Butlin’s and Carnival Cruise Line are the latest names being used to dupe consumers with fake Facebook promotions. Source: Hotel Marketing Travel brands hijacked to dupe customers
Red Lion eschews point-based loyalty program with new digital currency Red Lion Hotels recently expanded its offering with the unveiling of Hello Bucks, a new digital currency that rewards all of its hotel guests – not just frequent travelers. Source: Hotel Marketing Red Lion eschews point-based loyalty program with new digital currency
Travel agents balk at Karisma direct booking move Karisma Hotels & Resorts caught the ire of the agency community this week when they sent out mass emails directly to agency clients with the “Top Five Reasons to Book Direct.” Source: Hotel Marketing Travel agents balk at Karisma direct booking move
