London-wide hotel occupancy rate drops The number of empty hotel beds in London increased by more than one-third in October compared with a year earlier. Average rates fell by 7.7% to below £150, according to preliminary figures from global hotel data firm STR. Source: Hotel Marketing London-wide hotel occupancy rate drops
New hotel brand brings co-living to the next level AccorHotels is making a concerted effort to lure millennial travelers by launching a new co-living hotel concept in collaboration with Jo&Joe that values sharing, spontaneity and experience. Source: Hotel Marketing New hotel brand brings co-living to the next level
Leading Hotels of the World uses AI to drive destination discovey Discount and deal driven, the travel industry has become increasingly dominated by search rather than discovery. Through artificial intelligence, LHW is bringing discovery back to the travel research process, enabling consumers to contemplate hotel ideas based on desired experiences, not just by location or price. Source: Hotel Marketing Leading Hotels of the World uses AI to drive destination discovey
Booking.com launches new content API The new technology provides free access for providers to instantly send all necessary information to build and maintain multiple listings on Booking.com, including property photos and information about their facilities and policies, via a direct connection, dramatically reducing the time to upload content from weeks to hours. Source: Hotel Marketing Booking.com launches new content API