OTAs are winning the battle for the customer OTAs are leading the competition when it comes to online engagement, particularly with regards to mobile traffic, according to new research from EyeforTravel and Jumpshot. Source: Hotel Marketing OTAs are winning the battle for the customer
The changing role of the digital corporate travel manager Traditionally the CTM prioritised booking systems, for example GDS and more recently embracing online and mobile booking tools however, many of these solutions focus on the convenience benefits to the traveller however, the CTM is now responsible for much more. Source: Hotel Marketing The changing role of the digital corporate travel manager
Robots the talk of tech innovations at hospitality summit Hotel robots that perform tasks like delivering amenities to guests or cleaning rooms will be the norm within the next five years, panelists at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit held here last week predicted. Source: Hotel Marketing Robots the talk of tech innovations at hospitality summit
Booking.com launches accelerator program for startups in sustainable tourism Designed to identify, mentor and fund enterprising startups from around the world that are seeking to have a positive impact on the global tourism industry, the 3-week programme taking place in June 2017 in Amsterdam will culminate in a chance to pitch for grants of up to €500,000 from Booking.com. Source: Hotel Marketing Booking.com launches accelerator program for startups in sustainable tourism