Why pop-up hotels are in fashion Staying in an air-conditioned luxury shelter at a music festival or a bespoke yurt in the Andes seemed like a distant thought even just a few years ago. Now, both experiences have become a reality for a small but growing group of festival goers and travelers thanks to pop-up hotels. Source: Hotel Marketing Why pop-up hotels are in fashion
Britons booking holidays online to get protection if travel firms go bust From 2018, new legislation will mean people using websites to book flights and hotels separately do not run the risk of being stranded abroad or losing their money. Source: Hotel Marketing Britons booking holidays online to get protection if travel firms go bust
Hotels spend more to attract guests Hoteliers in the United States are paying, on average, 16 percent to 18 percent to acquire customers, with many paying as much as 25 percent to 35 percent, according to Kalibri Labs. Source: Hotel Marketing Hotels spend more to attract guests
OTAs go on summer spending spree They are battling each other and hotel brands like Marriott and Hilton for pieces of the more than $67.2 billion online U.S. hotel and lodging market – and they are winning: OTAs now control more than half of online hotel bookings. Source: Hotel Marketing OTAs go on summer spending spree