Google Hotels: Not the magic bullet for vacation rentals Looking at some test markets, it becomes apparent that Google has a desire to work directly with traditional OTAs such as Booking.com and HomeAway instead of small, local property managers. Source: Hotel Marketing Google Hotels: Not the magic bullet for vacation rentals
Airbnb moves into MICE accommodation space Airbnb has released its Airbnb for Events tool, offering event organisers and conference planners the ability to create an interactive map of Airbnb listings near their venues. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb moves into MICE accommodation space
Booking.com buying tours/attractions tech company In what looks to be the biggest deal yet in the tours-and-activities distribution space, Booking Holdings will acquire U.S.-based, experiences booking-software provider FareHarbor. Source: Hotel Marketing Booking.com buying tours/attractions tech company
Marriott-Alibaba partnership coming to fruition in 2018 Marriott and Alibaba are launching a Marriott flagship store on Alibaba’s online travel marketplace, Fliggy. Source: Hotel Marketing Marriott-Alibaba partnership coming to fruition in 2018