Hilton doubles-down on ‘book direct’ messaging As it battles competition from online travel agencies and the growing influences of Google and Airbnb, Hilton is doubling down on its “book direct” messaging with a new marketing push. Source: Hotel Marketing Hilton doubles-down on ‘book direct’ messaging
Marriott’s insights on future of tech infrastructure The company shared a look into how it prepares for the next wave of infrastructure needs in hospitality technology. Source: Hotel Marketing Marriott’s insights on future of tech infrastructure
Ian Schrager on how hotels get technology wrong Hotels are too focussed on showing gadgets rather than using technology to make things easier for guests. Source: Hotel Marketing Ian Schrager on how hotels get technology wrong
Uber fined 8m for failing to notify drivers they had been hacked Failure to report 2016 data breach ‘one of the most egregious cases we’ve ever seen’, says Illinois attorney general. Source: Hotel Marketing Uber fined 8m for failing to notify drivers they had been hacked