There’s no stopping the Chinese traveler China’s stock markets may have crashed dramatically twice in the first week of 2016 and its economy showing continued signs of weakness, but Chinese nationals are proving to be a resilient lot when it comes to travel consumption. Source: Hotel Marketing There’s no stopping the Chinese traveler
Marriott signs direct connect with Rakuten The agreement will enable Japanese travelers to check room inventory and rates, as well as make bookings at more than 4,300 Marriott hotels worldwide via any digital device. Source: Hotel Marketing Marriott signs direct connect with Rakuten
How the internet of things is transforming travel Whether it’s monitoring the performance of airline engines, enabling keyless entry to hotel rooms or helping tourists find their way around Disney World, the internet of things (IoT) is creating exciting opportunities for the travel and hospitality industry. Source: Hotel Marketing How the internet of things is transforming travel
Uber usage by business travelers surpassed taxi and car rentals in 2015 According to Certify, a provider of travel and expense report management software – in 2015, for the first time, more people used Uber (41 percent) than taxis (20 percent) or rental cars (39 percent) while on business trips. Source: Hotel Marketing Uber usage by business travelers surpassed taxi and car rentals in 2015