Marriott, Starwood’s “perfect marriage” keeps finger on pulse of affluent travelers Marriott’s extensive presence in the luxury sector provides the hospitality conglomerate with the ability to truly understand the changing needs and expectations of the luxury consumer. Source: Hotel Marketing Marriott, Starwood’s “perfect marriage” keeps finger on pulse of affluent travelers
Hitwise travel study shows growing power of YouTube A study by analysts Hitwise has highlighted a significant rise in the number of Brits using YouTube to research holiday destinations. Source: Hotel Marketing Hitwise travel study shows growing power of YouTube
Trump travel ban begins to deter foreign tourists from U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration stance has begun to discourage foreign visits to major U.S. cities, threatening to cost billions of dollars and thousands of jobs. New York City alone expects 300,000 fewer foreign tourists this year. Source: Hotel Marketing Trump travel ban begins to deter foreign tourists from U.S.
ASTA, GBTA give Trump points for clarity in revised travel ban ASTA and GBTA each said that the Trump administration’s revised temporary travel ban appeared to be clearer than the first one, but the groups said they would monitor the effects. Source: Hotel Marketing ASTA, GBTA give Trump points for clarity in revised travel ban