Amadeus’ market share grows to nearly 44% The Asia-Pacific region and North America were the top performers in the second half of the year, while Western Europe, Amadeus’ largest source of bookings, grew moderately, reversing a trend. Source: Hotel Marketing Amadeus’ market share grows to nearly 44%
Egencia results get a boost from now defunct Orbitz for Business Egencia’s gross bookings for the second quarter rose 22 percent year over year to $1.7 billion, parent company Expedia reported last week. The surge was due in large part to the inclusion of Orbitz for Business. Source: Hotel Marketing Egencia results get a boost from now defunct Orbitz for Business
Priceline’s lesson for Uber: Be patient in China When Uber Technologies Inc. traded its fledgling Chinese business for a stake in homegrown rival Didi Chuxing Technology Co., the choice looked all too familiar to veterans of the online travel business. Source: Hotel Marketing Priceline’s lesson for Uber: Be patient in China
Hot trends in business travel: From Airbnb to private jets Managing travel and expense is becoming increasingly complex, between integration with mobile technology, nuances in traveler preferences, and new travel supplier strategies. Source: Hotel Marketing Hot trends in business travel: From Airbnb to private jets