TripAdvisor to close VirtualTourist travel guide site An official at TripAdvisor’s Smarter Travel devision says the site has seen “declining engagement” in recent years, not least with the growth of Facebook, leading it to make the “tough decision”. Source: Hotel Marketing TripAdvisor to close VirtualTourist travel guide site
Where sustainable travel is headed in 2017 Efforts by hotels to go green have been fairly modest: reusing towels and sheets and installing low-flow shower heads, for example. But a growing number of properties are making sustainability their main attraction, writes The New York Times. Source: Hotel Marketing Where sustainable travel is headed in 2017
Airbnb Dives Into Live 360 Video on Twitter, Periscope Airbnb became one of the first brands to take advantage of live 360 video on Twitter and Periscope, which debuted last week. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb Dives Into Live 360 Video on Twitter, Periscope
What Expedia learned about chatbots in travel For Expedia, chatbots represent the next seismic shift that will evolve not only the travel booking process but also the customer service experience for decades to come. But more insights will have to show how consumers want to engage with chatbots. Source: Hotel Marketing What Expedia learned about chatbots in travel