trivago Hotel Relations seeks to bolster independent hotels trivago has launched trivago Hotel Relations, a new wholly-owned subsidiary that will foster strong direct relationships with independent hotels. Source: Hotel Marketing trivago Hotel Relations seeks to bolster independent hotels
Unlocking hotel rooms with mobile apps still a long way to go While Marriott and Hilton pour millions into proprietary operations technology, independent hotels and smaller chains don’t have the same deep pockets. Source: Hotel Marketing Unlocking hotel rooms with mobile apps still a long way to go
Uber losing ground in business travel Research shows business travel spending on Uber rides has dipped in the US, with rival Lyft overtaking in the ride-hailing sector. Source: Hotel Marketing Uber losing ground in business travel
Study disputes direct distribution savings A new study disputes airlines’ claims that direct distribution costs them less than third-party aggregation sites and GDSs. Source: Hotel Marketing Study disputes direct distribution savings