Google launches personalized travel planner, Google Trips Called Google Trips, the iOS and Android app pulls in a combination of data from Google Maps and crowdsourced contributions from other travelers, in order to offer a personalized travel guide that helps you keep track of your day trips, reservations, points of interest, tourist attractions, restaurants and more. Source: Hotel Marketing Google launches personalized travel planner, Google Trips
Business travelers booking with travel agents aren’t using the sharing economy With increased options for business travelers in both accommodations and ground transportation, Travel Leaders Group’s latest survey provided insights into how many corporate clients take advantage of these shared services. Source: Hotel Marketing Business travelers booking with travel agents aren’t using the sharing economy
Luxury travelers reliant on agents, claims report Around two-thirds of all luxury travelers still rely on specialist advisors and travel agents to make their high-end trips a reality, according to a new report. A key trend is a demographic widening away from the dominance of the 40-60 year old age group. Source: Hotel Marketing Luxury travelers reliant on agents, claims report
Ad campaign takes Airbnb to task for fighting San Francisco’s short-term rental laws Share Better SF, a coalition of housing activists, landlords, a hotel union and a hotel trade group opposed to vacation rentals in private homes, is launching a bus-shelter ad campaign on Thursday taking aim at Airbnb for suing its hometown and for not abiding by local laws. Source: Hotel Marketing Ad campaign takes Airbnb to task for fighting San Francisco’s short-term rental laws