Booking.com to launch Risk Free Hotel Reservations program Hotels will receive non-refundable bookings as bookings with free cancellation. If the client ends up cancelling, Booking.com will find the hotel another client for the same dates, or will pay for the booking. Source: Hotel Marketing Booking.com to launch Risk Free Hotel Reservations program
Amsterdam to curb Airbnb rentals to 30 days a year Amsterdam will impose a new 30-day curb on renting out private homes via websites like Airbnb from next year, seeking to stem a deluge of tourists flocking to its famous canals. Source: Hotel Marketing Amsterdam to curb Airbnb rentals to 30 days a year
At their bleisure: How corporations incorporate blended travel guidelines into their travel policies There are multiple reasons why so many travel managers and HR directors are leading the charge to adopt guidelines on “bleisure” travel — a rising phenomenon in which business travelers tack on leisure days to their business trip. Source: Hotel Marketing At their bleisure: How corporations incorporate blended travel guidelines into their travel policies
Expedia study: OTAs are the preferred way to book, especially amongst Gen Z OTA’s spell convenience for travelers, with 80% of Americans saying it is helpful to book all accommodation on one website. Younger generations specifically prefer to book this way. Source: Hotel Marketing Expedia study: OTAs are the preferred way to book, especially amongst Gen Z