Expedia misses revenues on higher promotions, discounts Expedia reported lower-than-expected quarterly revenue due to higher promotions for its member loyalty program and discounts to promote new hotel listings. Company explores the feasibility of taking Trivago public. Source: Hotel Marketing Expedia misses revenues on higher promotions, discounts
Booking.com sees surge in mobile bookings Consumers reserve more than 1 million room nights every 24 hours on Booking.com, with one in three using a mobile device. That ratio rises to half for those in a rush to travel to short-haul destinations within two days. Source: Hotel Marketing Booking.com sees surge in mobile bookings
Medical tourism industry trends 2017 The U.S. leads in terms of market share of healthcare travel spending, but Asia and South Korea continue to thrive. New findings expect China to overtake the US spot within the next 10 years due to the population’s demand for higher quality of care. Source: Hotel Marketing Medical tourism industry trends 2017
Ritz-Carlton painting sensory picture of the art of hospitality As ad blocker use rises among consumers, brands are finding inventive ways to reach their audience via media with creative content. Source: Hotel Marketing Ritz-Carlton painting sensory picture of the art of hospitality