TripAdvisor profit hit by hotel sales, marketing TripAdvisor said sagging hotel revenue and rising marketing costs pressured fourth-quarter results. As competition heats up from sites ranging from Kayak to Airbnb, TripAdvisor has been trying to beef up its offerings while spending more on advertising. Source: Hotel Marketing TripAdvisor profit hit by hotel sales, marketing
Hilton reports corporate transient business pickup in Q4 Even before Hilton and other hoteliers reported Q4 earnings, industry analysts broadly concluded that hotels performed better than expected, fueled by a pickup in corporate transient business. Source: Hotel Marketing Hilton reports corporate transient business pickup in Q4
Hoteliers comb the ranks of tech workers to gain an edge The front desk manager or housekeeper may epitomize the hotel employee, but the hospitality industry is increasingly dependent on tech workers, vacuuming data scientists, web designers and other experts into its ranks. Source: Hotel Marketing Hoteliers comb the ranks of tech workers to gain an edge
Eight hotels that look like they belong in the future Vacations are all about seeing a new place, right? But what if you could also experience a new era? From properties with intergalactic, pod-like bedrooms to hotels with robot helpers, these Jetsons-worthy accommodations offer a glimpse at what the future might hold. Source: Hotel Marketing Eight hotels that look like they belong in the future