The rise of indirect hotel bookings Some of the consumer shift to digital channels is unavoidable, but hoteliers have the ability to manage within that shift and work to guide as many guests as possible to the lowest-cost channels. Source: Hotel Marketing The rise of indirect hotel bookings
Expedia reports higher ADR and growth for independent hotels For Q1 2017, Expedia data shows independent hotels continue to excel on ADR growth versus branded properties, and in addition, travelers spent more per night at independent hotels than at branded properties during the time. Source: Hotel Marketing Expedia reports higher ADR and growth for independent hotels
Travel is the next battleground for China’s tech titans After slugging it out in ride-hailing, bike rentals and food delivery, the battle between China’s technology giants is spilling over into the travel sector. Source: Hotel Marketing Travel is the next battleground for China’s tech titans
India’s domestic travel market to be billion by 2020 Google India and Boston Consulting Group released a comprehensive report on the growth opportunities in the Indian hospitality market over the next four years. Source: Hotel Marketing India’s domestic travel market to be billion by 2020