Business travelers still going rogue with hotel bookings A recent study by Egencia found that despite the wide use of travel policies worldwide, “rogue booking”, the practice of business travelers booking outside of their travel programme, is still an issue for corporate travel programmes, especially when it comes to hotel stays. Source: Hotel Marketing Business travelers still going rogue with hotel bookings
JetBlue drops 12 OTAs in bid to cut costs JetBlue Airways has withdrawn its flights from a dozen online travel sites in the first phase of a broader effort to trim $20 million from its ticket-selling expenses. Source: Hotel Marketing JetBlue drops 12 OTAs in bid to cut costs
Hotels.com & Expedia Affiliate Network launch accelerator for travel tech start-ups Hotel Jumpstart will see selected start-ups take part in a six-month programme where they’ll be provided with workspace and expert mentoring. Source: Hotel Marketing Hotels.com & Expedia Affiliate Network launch accelerator for travel tech start-ups
Amadeus’ take on how blockchain can harness its potential in travel Amadeus says the blockchain – one of six areas the company has identified as potential disruptors of travel – has tremendous promise to change the way we can ‘exchange value’ digitally. Source: Hotel Marketing Amadeus’ take on how blockchain can harness its potential in travel