Hilton CEO urges travel companies to collaborate on environmental projects With data showing that the travel industry contributes 5% of total global carbon dioxide emissions, Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta called on fellow World Travel & Tourism Council members to establish carbon-reduction targets. Source: Hotel Marketing Hilton CEO urges travel companies to collaborate on environmental projects
Google Hotels: Not the magic bullet for vacation rentals Looking at some test markets, it becomes apparent that Google has a desire to work directly with traditional OTAs such as Booking.com and HomeAway instead of small, local property managers. Source: Hotel Marketing Google Hotels: Not the magic bullet for vacation rentals
Airbnb moves into MICE accommodation space Airbnb has released its Airbnb for Events tool, offering event organisers and conference planners the ability to create an interactive map of Airbnb listings near their venues. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb moves into MICE accommodation space
Booking.com buying tours/attractions tech company In what looks to be the biggest deal yet in the tours-and-activities distribution space, Booking Holdings will acquire U.S.-based, experiences booking-software provider FareHarbor. Source: Hotel Marketing Booking.com buying tours/attractions tech company