HotelTonight challenges OTAs with upgrade discount feature on app The last minute hotel booking app has added a feature encouraging hoteliers to give discounts on upgrades to maximise income which it says it “challenging the legacy OTA model”. Source: Hotel Marketing HotelTonight challenges OTAs with upgrade discount feature on app
Four ways hotels can increase direct bookings A new study from Barclays Corporate Banking has found that 37% of British holidaymakers plan to book their stays directly through hotel websites or self-accomodation providers this year compared to 17% in 2007 and 30% five years ago. Source: Hotel Marketing Four ways hotels can increase direct bookings
How to plan a trip with the new TripAdvisor With so many websites vying for the opportunity to book your next trip, TripAdvisor is hoping its recent makeover will help it stand out from the ever-expanding crowd. The NYT took TripAdvisors new user experience to a test. Source: Hotel Marketing How to plan a trip with the new TripAdvisor
GBTA: The future of corporate travel is basically the same as the past Another year, another GBTA. It seems like corporate travel is heading in the direction of offering more options to business travelers, but progress remains slow. Source: Hotel Marketing GBTA: The future of corporate travel is basically the same as the past