Airbnb has a new target – actual bed and breakfasts The sharing economy giant’s relationship to “traditional hospitality” has been morphing of late – incorporating even more sectors of the traditional travel industry onto its platform. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb has a new target – actual bed and breakfasts
China’s TripAdvisor Mafengwo raises 3 million Mafengwo plans to use the newly acquired funds to continue to expand its platform as it aims to reshape the independent travel industry in China. Source: Hotel Marketing China’s TripAdvisor Mafengwo raises 3 million
Bots are poised to take over the travel industry From personalized recommendations and booking to digital concierge service, here’s how AI will help make traveling a little less hectic. Source: Hotel Marketing Bots are poised to take over the travel industry
Amadeus builds new open travel platform, aims to redefine distribution Amadeus has dropped the word ’distribution’ in its lexicon, in favour of ‘travel channels’, and is building a new Amadeus Travel Platform to tap future growth. Source: Hotel Marketing Amadeus builds new open travel platform, aims to redefine distribution