Bot, button, bluetooth – three technologies hunting for direct hotel bookings The phone. The mobile device that turned us all into dutiful Internet addicts has pulled a 180 and is now lord high gatekeeper to the physical world as well. Source: Hotel Marketing Bot, button, bluetooth – three technologies hunting for direct hotel bookings
The power of data: the new corporate travel currency? There has been a lot of talk about advanced technologies such as AI and machine learning in recent years. Corporate travel providers are just now experimenting with the use of predictive analytics to guide strategic investments for the future. Source: Hotel Marketing The power of data: the new corporate travel currency?
PwC: As uncertainty weighs on the economy, softening lodging industry growth expected to continue Following a weak first quarter, the US economy strengthened in Q2. An initial second quarter GDP estimate of 2.7 percent and further solid contributions from consumer spending suggest that the US economy will remain on solid footing for the balance of 2017. Source: Hotel Marketing PwC: As uncertainty weighs on the economy, softening lodging industry growth expected to continue
Expedia’s chief financial officer is now its new CEO Mark Okerstrom seems like a natural successor, given that he has overseen Expedia during its recent run-up on Wall Street as well as his long tenure at the company. Source: Hotel Marketing Expedia’s chief financial officer is now its new CEO