A bigger Hotelbeds eyes stronger clout, value in fragmented space A better value proposition that leverages technology and the synergies from its recent acquisitions is what Hotelbeds expects to offer to its clients in a “competitive” and “fragmented” market. Source: Hotel Marketing A bigger Hotelbeds eyes stronger clout, value in fragmented space
Google tests clickable hotel prices in map view Google is now testing displaying hotel price labels directly in the map view for your local searches on mobile. Source: Hotel Marketing Google tests clickable hotel prices in map view
The direct booking war is a myth, at least for hotels in Europe After giving away much of their business to OTAs, hotels aim to reduce what are now substantial distribution costs by bringing more traffic in house. But what is often forgotten about this conflict is that by and large it is a U.S. phenomenon. The reason: Europe and the rest of the world are too fragmented. Source: Hotel Marketing The direct booking war is a myth, at least for hotels in Europe
Foursquare data shows international tourism to the U.S. is down According to the firm, the U.S. market share of international tourism started to drop in October 2016, falling by 6 percent year-over-year. It has steadily dropped since, sinking as low as -16 percent in March 2017. Source: Hotel Marketing Foursquare data shows international tourism to the U.S. is down