TripAdvisor reports falling earnings, but hopes for better times ahead TripAdvisor’s second-quarter results showed some of the pressures that the company faces. Sales were up 8% to $424 million, matching what most investors had expected to see. But adjusted net income fell 5%. Source: Hotel Marketing TripAdvisor reports falling earnings, but hopes for better times ahead
Priceline reports better-than-expected Q2 earnings Priceline’s revenues were up 18.3% and room nights 21% from the year-ago quarter. The company saw average daily rates for accommodations or ADRs decline slightly year over year. Source: Hotel Marketing Priceline reports better-than-expected Q2 earnings
Marriott CEO: Starwood buy helped make Alibaba deal happen Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson provided color on its partnership with Chinese e-commerce behemoth Alibaba during its Q2 earnings report, saying the deal probably wouldn’t have happened had Marriott not acquired Starwood. Source: Hotel Marketing Marriott CEO: Starwood buy helped make Alibaba deal happen
What If? Imagining the future of the travel industry Amadeus asked some of the best minds in the technology and travel industries to look at all the factors that are, or may soon be, transforming our industry. Source: Hotel Marketing What If? Imagining the future of the travel industry