Mobile travel is not ready for take-off Most of the world’s leading travel companies have struggled to deliver apps that function reliably or offer an engaging, intuitive experience. Treating mobile apps as an afterthought no longer cuts it. Travel brands must catch up, as mobile devices have become integral to our everyday lives. Source: Hotel Marketing Mobile travel is not ready for take-off
Priceline selects company insider as next CEO The Priceline Group has named Glenn Fogel, a 16-year veteran of the company, as its new CEO. Fogel, who currently serves as Priceline’s head of strategy and executive vice president of corporate development, will make the transition Jan. 1. Source: Hotel Marketing Priceline selects company insider as next CEO
Business travel sharing economy booms in 2016 More than a quarter of travel managers now include sharing economy providers (aka interrupters) in their travel policy, compared to 8 percent last year. Source: Hotel Marketing Business travel sharing economy booms in 2016
The cult of Airbnb Airbnb’s Brian Chesky, Nate Blecharczyk and Joe Gebbia received true rock-star treatment from the 1,000-plus attendees at this years morning keynote for annual Airbnb Open conference, and the adulation didn’t stop there. Source: Hotel Marketing The cult of Airbnb