Corporate travel demand & macroeconomics in 2016 For now, chief executives from both airlines and hotels continue to express optimism in their corporate travel demand outlook for 2016, at least relating to clients outside the energy sector. But some suppliers report less rosy signals. Source: Hotel Marketing Corporate travel demand & macroeconomics in 2016
Chinese investors looking to outbid Marriott in Starwood acquisition Marriott has new competition for the acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, potentially upsetting plans for a merger that would create the largest hotel company globally. Source: Hotel Marketing Chinese investors looking to outbid Marriott in Starwood acquisition
Hilton entices goal-seeking travelers with mobile-optimized vision board generator Hilton is inspiring travel enthusiasts to realize their fantasy vacations by introducing a mobile-optimized microsite where visitors can create digital vision boards and share them with friends via social media. Source: Hotel Marketing Hilton entices goal-seeking travelers with mobile-optimized vision board generator
Marriott offers lower rates for booking direct Starting April 11, Marriott International will offer discounted room rates exclusively for Marriott Rewards members who book direct or through “select” corporate travel professionals. Marriott didn’t disclose details on which travel professionals qualify. Source: Hotel Marketing Marriott offers lower rates for booking direct