Hotels aren’t winning the direct booking wars, yet New research data suggests that, despite the major direct booking pushes made by hotels within the last year, their efforts may not necessarily be curbing the amount of commissions they are paying to third-party distribution channels. Source: Hotel Marketing Hotels aren’t winning the direct booking wars, yet
How to use the Internet of Things to elevate the hotel guest experience With the advent of smart technology, your hotel has the potential to create positive guest experiences like never before. Source: Hotel Marketing How to use the Internet of Things to elevate the hotel guest experience
MakeMyTrip raises 0 million in fresh round of funding MakeMyTrip is set to raise $330 million in the biggest round of funding in the Indian online travel space as the company sets its sights on acquisitions and fending off deep-pocketed entrants. Source: Hotel Marketing MakeMyTrip raises 0 million in fresh round of funding
10 mln Chinese travelers flock to countries, regions on the ‘Belt and Road’ in 2016 In 2016, Ctrip alone sent about 2.5 million travelers to Thailand, 720,000 tourists to Singapore and 630,000 to Malaysia, up 91 percent, 47 percent and 129 percent respectively on an annual basis, according to company data. Source: Hotel Marketing 10 mln Chinese travelers flock to countries, regions on the ‘Belt and Road’ in 2016