Expedia and Amadeus extend global partnership The agreement enables Expedia to offer air, car, rail, cruise, and hotel products through the Amadeus global distribution system, and adds Orbitz Worldwide brands in addition to the Expedia, Hotwire, Travelocity, Wotif Group, Expedia Affiliate Network and Egencia brands covered by the previous agreement. Source: Hotel Marketing Expedia and Amadeus extend global partnership
The European travel market flourishes as online channels boom Despite recent troubles, the European travel market continues to reach new highs with projected revenue of €264 billion in 2015, shattering the previous year’s record of €251 billion. Source: Hotel Marketing The European travel market flourishes as online channels boom
Booking.com launches chatbot to connect hotels and travelers Booking.com will today announce a chat communication service that allows its millions of users to interact more easily with the hotels before and after their stays. Expedia launched a similar tool – Expedia Partner Central Conversations – in March this year. Source: Hotel Marketing Booking.com launches chatbot to connect hotels and travelers
IHG follows suit with direct-booking incentive InterContinental Hotels Group has become the latest hotel company to offer discounted room rates for loyalty members who book direct. The rates will also be available for travel agents booking direct on behalf of loyalty members. Source: Hotel Marketing IHG follows suit with direct-booking incentive