Airbnb to test branded apartments in Florida The move would be Airbnb’s first attempt to physically create Airbnb-branded accommodation, and is one of a number of trials the company is running to broaden its revenue streams as listings growth begins to slow and legislative pressure increases. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb to test branded apartments in Florida
Marriott creating additional points of engagement for guests, powered by artificial intelligence Recently, Aloft Hotels launched the first ChatBotlr, a new chatbot available via text message that gives guests an additional way to make service requests. Source: Hotel Marketing Marriott creating additional points of engagement for guests, powered by artificial intelligence
Priceline CEO explains the key to cracking the Chinese market The Priceline Group operates across 220 countries, but CEO Glenn Fogel is the most bullish on one market: China. Source: Hotel Marketing Priceline CEO explains the key to cracking the Chinese market
Booking.com to provide accommodation content for Aer Lingus website The global hotels firm will power an Aer Lingus Hotels microsite accessed via the Irish airline’s main website. More than 1.4 million properties will be offered across 227 countries a price match pledge and flexible payment options. Source: Hotel Marketing Booking.com to provide accommodation content for Aer Lingus website