5 travel executives react to muted 2017 business travel outlook Now that the dust has settled on the U.S. Presidential election, travel companies have the task of dealing with a decline in business travelers and the uncertainty in pricing that comes with it. Source: Hotel Marketing 5 travel executives react to muted 2017 business travel outlook
Google updates Hotel Ads website In time for this surge in holiday hotel shopping, Google revamped its Hotel Ads website to help hotels connect directly with shoppers across Google and Google Maps. Source: Hotel Marketing Google updates Hotel Ads website
Fewer hotels are using social media for marketing purposes The American Hotel & Lodging Association surveyed some 8,000 hotels in the US to understand what steps they are taking to enhance guest acquisition and services with technology. Source: Hotel Marketing Fewer hotels are using social media for marketing purposes
Marriott introduces rooms for the health conscious For an extra $30 a night, Marriott’s new “Stay Well” rooms offer air purifiers, organic mattresses and anti-microbial countertops, as well as circadian mood lighting, aromatherapy and vitamin C-infused showers for healthier hair and skin. Source: Hotel Marketing Marriott introduces rooms for the health conscious