How Airbnb did it Airbnb has a remarkable built-in advantage: its community of highly motivated hosts, who are directly and financially incented to provide a great experience. Imagine what your last hotel stay might have been like if every employee at that hotel were similarly motivated. Source: Hotel Marketing How Airbnb did it
Eight big travel predictions for 2017, according to Booking.com Inspired by a wealth of data, traveler endorsements, reviews, preferences and insights as well as industry leading understanding and innovation in e-commerce travel technology, the experts at Booking.com shed light on 8 major travel predictions for 2017. Source: Hotel Marketing Eight big travel predictions for 2017, according to Booking.com
Priceline on the future of smart travel tech “Instant Gratification 2.0” is how the Priceline Group is defining how tech will influence travellers as they look for and interact with travel brands. Source: Hotel Marketing Priceline on the future of smart travel tech
IHG tightens perks on ‘third party’ hotel bookings IHG Rewards Club members will no longer be treated to their usual membership perks on hotel stays booked via third party websites such as Booking.com and Expedia from January 2017. Source: Hotel Marketing IHG tightens perks on ‘third party’ hotel bookings