Sabre chief highlights travel distribution complexity In the wake of the latest challenge to the GDS status quo, Sabre chief Sean Menke says the GDS will remain “the most efficient way to move us forward.” Source: Hotel Marketing Sabre chief highlights travel distribution complexity
Barcelona seeks to eject Airbnb Barcelona’s council has threatened to eject Airbnb from the city after accusing one of the company’s executives of illegally listing a sublet flat on the site. Source: Hotel Marketing Barcelona seeks to eject Airbnb
The rise of indirect hotel bookings Some of the consumer shift to digital channels is unavoidable, but hoteliers have the ability to manage within that shift and work to guide as many guests as possible to the lowest-cost channels. Source: Hotel Marketing The rise of indirect hotel bookings
Expedia reports higher ADR and growth for independent hotels For Q1 2017, Expedia data shows independent hotels continue to excel on ADR growth versus branded properties, and in addition, travelers spent more per night at independent hotels than at branded properties during the time. Source: Hotel Marketing Expedia reports higher ADR and growth for independent hotels