Last minute offers unpopular and desktop still preferred booking device Travelers booking online are “not so fond” of last minute offers and still prefer to book on desktop rather than mobile, according to a study by a US analytics firm. Source: Hotel Marketing Last minute offers unpopular and desktop still preferred booking device
Europe “not working” for Travelzoo as deals dry up Deals publisher Travelzoo has managed to add more members in the second quarter of the year but the overall performance of the business remains “disappointing”, according to global CEO Holger Bartel. Source: Hotel Marketing Europe “not working” for Travelzoo as deals dry up
Melia attributes 34% profit boost to ‘bleisure’ Travelers mixing business with leisure – bleisure – helped boost profits by Spanish chain Melia by 34% in the first half of the year. Source: Hotel Marketing Melia attributes 34% profit boost to ‘bleisure’
Hotel room key cards could disappear within five years According to experts smartphone “keys” will be found as standard in hotels within five years, as big chains are replacing outdated key cards with the new hassle-free technology. Source: Hotel Marketing Hotel room key cards could disappear within five years