How Airbnb combats hotel surge pricing In an interview with Bloomberg yesterday, Kayak’s CEO Steve Hafner notes that Airbnb is hampering hotels’ tried-and-true method of surge pricing. Source: Hotel Marketing How Airbnb combats hotel surge pricing
Skyscanner merges its flights, hotels, and car hire services into a single app Skyscanner is pulling together its various search smarts under one roof, meaning that you’ll now be able to dig out the best prices on flights, hotels, and rental cars from a single app. Source: Hotel Marketing Skyscanner merges its flights, hotels, and car hire services into a single app
Choice Hotels officially launches exclusive member rates Starting July 20, 2016, all visitors to Choicehotels.com or the Choice mobile app will have access to discounted rates that can’t be found anywhere else on the internet. Source: Hotel Marketing Choice Hotels officially launches exclusive member rates
Marriott to inspire meeting planners with its own ‘Pinterest of meetings’ Marriott is shifting its mobile focus to a new group of potential clients via a site rife with inspiring imagery, quizzes and helpful tips designed to entice event planners to book a venue for their next fete, showcasing the importance of tailored content. Source: Hotel Marketing Marriott to inspire meeting planners with its own ‘Pinterest of meetings’