How disruption is driving change for hotels From the likes of Airbnb to growing competition in the food and beverage space, disruptive forces are striking the hotel industry from all angles. Source: Hotel Marketing How disruption is driving change for hotels
Are hotel reward programs still relevant in 2018? A recent PhocusWright report demonstrated that loyalty programs account for up to 3/4 of all brand.com hotel bookings last year. Loyalty programs are here to stay, even though they will evolve into something different to what we are used to know today. Source: Hotel Marketing Are hotel reward programs still relevant in 2018?
Can Expedia transition to the travel industry’s tech partner? A transition appears to be underway as Expedia increases the number of technology solutions it offers and builds partnerships out across the industry but will this strategy succeed? Source: Hotel Marketing Can Expedia transition to the travel industry’s tech partner?
Airbnb books first full-year profit in 2017 as China business takes off Airbnb is set to ring in its first full year of profitability, putting it in a rare class among large venture-funded Silicon Valley companies. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb books first full-year profit in 2017 as China business takes off