Airbnb revenues up 89 percent Data from Slice Intelligence shows that Airbnb was a major benefactor of the summer vacation season. Airbnb saw revenue increase 89 percent in July 2016 relative to the same month last year. OTAs experienced a more modest growth of 19 percent on average over the same time period. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb revenues up 89 percent
Shangri-La brings innovative rewards to the table, debuting dining loyalty Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is modernizing its dining experience with the introduction of a dining-focused subset of its loyalty program that leans on a full-bodied digital platform. Source: Hotel Marketing Shangri-La brings innovative rewards to the table, debuting dining loyalty
Google: Air travel searches July 2016 Think with Google just published its infographic “Digital Trends: Air Travelers July 2016” which among other information lists the top questions on Google Search for air travel. Source: Hotel Marketing Google: Air travel searches July 2016
Travel agents are back MMGY research over the past three or four years, and this year in particular, shows a huge jump – a 50% increase – in the number of travelers who plan to use a travel agent. Source: Hotel Marketing Travel agents are back