Think outside the room for new revenue streams With worries about the state of the hotel cycle and slowing rooms revenue growth, hoteliers are looking for new and novel ways to drive revenue and profitability at their properties. Source: Hotel Marketing Think outside the room for new revenue streams
GTA buys Europe’s largest inbound agency MTS Globe The deal, for an undisclosed sum, represents a “key strategic decision for both companies whose complementary portfolios will enable growth and an improved market offering in sun and beach, city and long haul destinations. Source: Hotel Marketing GTA buys Europe’s largest inbound agency MTS Globe
Booking.com pilots mobile-based in-destination experience Booking.com claims Experiences is “a first-of-its-kind, highly curated, mobile-led experience that will harness Artificial Intelligence technology and powerful machine-learning to predict individual traveller intent and create a truly convenient, personalised in-destination experience”. Source: Hotel Marketing Booking.com pilots mobile-based in-destination experience
Hilton piloting more restrictive rates at select properties Hilton once more is experimenting with rate types that make canceling hotel rooms more difficult. Newer rate tiers like Semi-Flex and Prepay Restricted have started to appear online for select properties on Hilton’s brand.com websites. Source: Hotel Marketing Hilton piloting more restrictive rates at select properties