Airbnb business is growing quickly among corporate travelers Concur released an in-depth analysis based on a subset of Concur customer data representing $77 million in Airbnb spend and more than 320,000 Airbnb expenses over eight quarters. The findings showed that the number of business travelers expensing Airbnb accommodations grew 44 percent year-over-year in Q2 2016. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb business is growing quickly among corporate travelers
WTM: Travel industry in denial – as usual As yet another bigger and better World Travel opens, it may be worthwhile to take a critical look at our industry, our place in it and our opportunities today and tomorrow. Source: Hotel Marketing WTM: Travel industry in denial – as usual
Hyatt CEO optimistic, but cautious, after strong Q3 Mark Hoplamazian told analysts that despite the healthy quarter, the company – and the hotel industry at large – face some unknowns as 2017 approaches. Source: Hotel Marketing Hyatt CEO optimistic, but cautious, after strong Q3
Marriott tests “like” buttons at N.C. property Marriott is taking a cue from social media’s “like” buttons. Around its hotel lab in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company installed 19 black and red “like” buttons about the size of hockey pucks, so that guests can press one when they are pleased with facilities such as the fitness center, restaurant, and rooms. Source: Hotel Marketing Marriott tests “like” buttons at N.C. property