Amsterdam hands out half-million euros in fines for Airbnb renters Since autumn last year Amsterdam imposed a total of 526,500 euros in fines for illegal vacation rentals, mostly through sites like Airbnb and Booking.com, the Telegraaf reports. Source: Hotel Marketing Amsterdam hands out half-million euros in fines for Airbnb renters
Airlines’ new basic economy fares show the power of no-frills pricing Both businesses and consumers benefit from a no-frills, lower-priced option. Businesses gain the powerful ability to target discounts to only the price sensitive. Source: Hotel Marketing Airlines’ new basic economy fares show the power of no-frills pricing
What’s on the mind of Airbnb’s new head of business travel BTN lodging editor Julie Sickel spoke with Airbnb head of business travel David Holyoke. The former president of Travel Leaders Corporate joined Airbnb in November. Source: Hotel Marketing What’s on the mind of Airbnb’s new head of business travel
Flattening reservation pace presents ongoing challenge for hoteliers As North American hoteliers progress through the early months of 2017, the pace of new bookings is flat with new February reservation commitments at -0.8 percent. Source: Hotel Marketing Flattening reservation pace presents ongoing challenge for hoteliers