Are corporate travel programs getting the hotel rates they negotiate? The GBTA Foundation conducted a global survey to assess if and how travel managers audit their hotel rates as well as reasons why some travel programs choose not to do so. Source: Hotel Marketing Are corporate travel programs getting the hotel rates they negotiate?
U.S. travel industry reaches out to congress in support of Brand USA Following President Donald Trump’s budget proposal, which includes cutting all federal funding of Brand USA, more travel groups are speaking out in support of the marketing organization that seeks to increase inbound travel to the United States. Source: Hotel Marketing U.S. travel industry reaches out to congress in support of Brand USA
How Airbnb fights for outbound Chinese travelers While Airbnb has around 80,000 listings in China, it is still far behind local businesses like Xiaozhu, which has about 140,000 listings, and Tujia, with more than 430,000 listings. Source: Hotel Marketing How Airbnb fights for outbound Chinese travelers
Booking.com seeks Southeast Asian hotel portfolio expansion Booking.com is seeking to increase the number of its hotel and accommodation partners across Southeast Asia by 50% to serve growing demand from international tourists. Source: Hotel Marketing Booking.com seeks Southeast Asian hotel portfolio expansion