Airbnb still struggles to compete with hotels Occupancy at Airbnb properties follows the same trends as the hotel sector, with cities that experience high demand for hotel rooms also seeing high levels of Airbnb use. But overall, occupancy and rates at Airbnb properties are lower than their equivalent hotel accommodation. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb still struggles to compete with hotels
Brexit benefit: Falling Pound boosts tourist spending in the UK Brexit’s long-term effects are still to be seen, but the weakening of the pound since the UK’s vote to leave the EU is helping push up retail spending by foreign visitors to the UK. Source: Hotel Marketing Brexit benefit: Falling Pound boosts tourist spending in the UK
Booking.com’s 2016 Guest Review Awards Apartments and other vacation rental properties lead the perfect-10 pack as 70% of travelers say they have the best time when they can make themselves at home. Source: Hotel Marketing Booking.com’s 2016 Guest Review Awards
Marriott CEO discusses how Trump’s win could affect the travel industry Arne Sorenson highlighted the desire of some Americans – most notably reflected by Trump’s election victory – to close off borders is one that requires his attention. Source: Hotel Marketing Marriott CEO discusses how Trump’s win could affect the travel industry