Blockchain for hotel distribution will come down to the economics The hotel industry is screaming for alternatives to the status quo in distribution. Blockchain could be one answer to reducing the total cost of doing business. Source: Hotel Marketing Blockchain for hotel distribution will come down to the economics
Travel agents must ‘stay relevant’ in shifting distribution landscape Travel agencies will not be hurt by the latest moves by airlines to take control of the distribution process “as long as they continue to stay relevant,” a top executive at Amadeus said recently. Source: Hotel Marketing Travel agents must ‘stay relevant’ in shifting distribution landscape
Airbnb launches payment splitting for group trips Starting now, Airbnb users have the ability to split payments with their fellow travelers. Payment splitting will work with up to 16 travelers. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb launches payment splitting for group trips
Booking.com’s Genius rates land on metasearch Originally designed to increase a hotel’s visibility within Booking.com, the company has started to make the discounted rates available on Google Hotel Ads. Source: Hotel Marketing Booking.com’s Genius rates land on metasearch