Google, Expedia, Skyscanner and Amadeus on the future of airline retailing The airline industry is at a pivotal point in its evolution with the convergence of pricing, inventory, retailing and mobile, driven by consumer demand and enabled by emerging technology systems. Source: Hotel Marketing Google, Expedia, Skyscanner and Amadeus on the future of airline retailing
Hilton’s direct-to-consumer pitch wins over travelers Hilton wants its guests to book directly, because many of the online travel agencies used by so many customers don’t share guest data until the date of arrival. Source: Hotel Marketing Hilton’s direct-to-consumer pitch wins over travelers
Complete guide to winning a direct booking at your hotel There are very good reasons to fight for a higher proportion of direct bookings, perhaps the least of which is a better profit margin. Source: Hotel Marketing Complete guide to winning a direct booking at your hotel
Instagram launches Threads, a Close Friends chat app with auto-status Facebook and Instagram’s next big swing at Snapchat, specifically targeting its top use case: rapid-fire camera and text messaging with your best friends. Source: Hotel Marketing Instagram launches Threads, a Close Friends chat app with auto-status