Marriott’s profit boosted by strong transient and group demand Marriott International reported a 25% jump in second-quarter earnings on strong room revenue, solid group business and growing inventory. Source: Hotel Marketing Marriott’s profit boosted by strong transient and group demand
Turkey seeks to extend Booking.com ban to Airbnb, Expedia, Skyscanner The Association of Turkish Travel Agencies, which has paved the way for blocking Booking.com in Turkey, has decided to take legal action against 20 other online reservation and travel portals. Source: Hotel Marketing Turkey seeks to extend Booking.com ban to Airbnb, Expedia, Skyscanner
More than cutting costs: Travel managers now consider employee comfort Given the nature of travel – crowded planes, tighter seats, security hassles – corporate travel managers are considering employee comfort as part of the deal. Source: Hotel Marketing More than cutting costs: Travel managers now consider employee comfort
Expedia is coming after Airbnb, Booking in home-rental market Home rentals are the hottest part of the online travel-booking industry, and Expedia Group plans to make it even hotter. Source: Hotel Marketing Expedia is coming after Airbnb, Booking in home-rental market