Airbnb rebrands as Aibiying in China Airbnb announced a new brand for its China-based business and the local launch of Trips, its travel services feature. Beyond those launches, the firm pledged to increase its local presence via plans to triple its headcount in China and double its investment in the country. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb rebrands as Aibiying in China
Marriott to open a hotel every 14 hours Marriott International unveil the company’s three-year growth plan, which includes opening approximately one hotel every 14 hours around the world, at its meeting with security analysts and institutional investors in New York. Source: Hotel Marketing Marriott to open a hotel every 14 hours
HelloGbye launches in Apple app store HelloGbye makes booking any combination of flight and hotel itineraries extremely simple and fast for small businesses, frequent fliers, luxury travelers and groups. Source: Hotel Marketing HelloGbye launches in Apple app store
Why independent hotels are thriving The data has spoken. In 2016, sweeping uptakes in occupancy, average daily rate, and revenue per available room revealed that independent hotel properties outperformed their branded brethren. Source: Hotel Marketing Why independent hotels are thriving