UK hotels off to a bad start in 2018 Hotels in the UK experienced a rough start to 2018, with escalating costs leading to a 3.9 per cent year-on-year decline in profit per room. Source: Hotel Marketing UK hotels off to a bad start in 2018
How audience data is changing travel metasearch The trick to an effective metasearch strategy is for advertisers – whether the OTAs or hotel chains – to better understand the audiences completing the search and use that insight to inform their bids. Source: Hotel Marketing How audience data is changing travel metasearch
The applicability of blockchain in the hospitality sector Using distributed-ledger technology, blockchain technology removes the middleman in transactions, such as hotel bookings or gaining loyalty program points. Source: Hotel Marketing The applicability of blockchain in the hospitality sector
Booking Holdings reports Q4 room nights growth of 17% Booking Holdings, formerly known as Priceline Group, reported higher-than-expected sales in its latest quarter as the online travel company got a boost from a rise in bookings and strong performance at its international operations. Source: Hotel Marketing Booking Holdings reports Q4 room nights growth of 17%