Consortia, agencies filling gap to train next generation The industry is experiencing rising demand from would-be agents for training courses, due largely to an influx of newcomers as baby boomers begin to retire. Source: Hotel Marketing Consortia, agencies filling gap to train next generation
The boomers will dominate travel for 20 years For the next 20 years, baby boomers are the financial force behind leisure travel. A generation that “feels under-satisfied with the amount of travel they’ve done up to now.” Source: Hotel Marketing The boomers will dominate travel for 20 years
Expedia’s first bot is for booking hotels Expedia today unveiled a rather smart, rather simple little bot for Facebook Messenger. The bot is designed to do one thing and do it well: It helps travelers book hotels. Source: Hotel Marketing Expedia’s first bot is for booking hotels
Airbnb allows employees to book business travel for co-workers As business travel has tripled in growth on Airbnb in 2016, this new feature allows business partners like travel managers and executive assistants to be able to book Airbnb listings on behalf of other employees. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb allows employees to book business travel for co-workers