World’s top 10 travel influencers, according to Forbes Forbes compiled its first Top 10 travel influencers list, bringing together some of the biggest names in the travel blogosphere. Source: Hotel Marketing World’s top 10 travel influencers, according to Forbes
Airbnb readies a premium tier to compete more with hotels Airbnb is close to launching a new service that will match guests with quality-inspected home and apartment rentals. The product is intended to attract higher-paying travelers who have yet to use Airbnb because they prefer the amenities guaranteed by fancy hotels. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb readies a premium tier to compete more with hotels
Expedia loses hotel rate parity case in France Expedia has been fined €1 million by a French court and ordered to cease demanding “tariff parity” from hotels following an appeal brought by the government in Paris. Source: Hotel Marketing Expedia loses hotel rate parity case in France
CWT ponders charges in latest twist in airline distribution play Carlson Wagonlit Travel says it is considering levying charges going forward to mitigate the cost of having to book fares via new methods introduced by airlines. Source: Hotel Marketing CWT ponders charges in latest twist in airline distribution play