Priceline founder raises USm for new venture One of the pioneers of online travel booking is back with a new startup that seeks to bring a bit more competitive pressure to the industry dominated by Priceline Group and Expedia. Source: Hotel Marketing Priceline founder raises USm for new venture
How Expedia uses big data to find you the cheapest airfares In the travel industry, airlines and travel agents might categorize you as one of the following types of travelers: a standard traveler, a deal-seeker or a first class frequent flyer. Source: Hotel Marketing How Expedia uses big data to find you the cheapest airfares
Hotel leaders advance customer experience Traditionally the hospitality industry has followed the airline industry in areas like distribution, revenue management, product innovation but things are changing so rapidly. Now the industry is starting to look at leaders like Amazon and Uber to gain new ideas on the future of the customer experience. Source: Hotel Marketing Hotel leaders advance customer experience
Will Facebook Recommendations create a new channel for hotel bookings? In the coming months, Facebook will be making it easier for consumers to connect with local businesses. If that happens, it’ll be vital that hotels have their own Facebook Page to ensure potential customers have an easy way to communicate with them directly. Source: Hotel Marketing Will Facebook Recommendations create a new channel for hotel bookings?