TripAdvisor unveils new chatbot for Facebook Messenger As more consumers are turning to mobile messaging apps to connect with businesses and aid in personal planning, the bot provides a new way for TripAdvisor users to interact with the platform. Source: Hotel Marketing TripAdvisor unveils new chatbot for Facebook Messenger
TripAdvisor sees ‘hotel-like’ commissions in tours and activities business While most of the focus has been on TripAdvisor’s slow-to crystalize hotel-booking foray, CFO Ernst Teunissen says the company’s tours and activities business, which he believes can achieve $1 billion in revenue, could produce “hotel-like” margins and commissions. Source: Hotel Marketing TripAdvisor sees ‘hotel-like’ commissions in tours and activities business
Hotels.com research reveals price inflation for UK outbound travelers UK travelers paid more for hotel rooms overseas in 90% of 100 most popular international destinations last year over 2015, research released today reveals. Source: Hotel Marketing Hotels.com research reveals price inflation for UK outbound travelers
Facebook’s head of travel on hotels going mobile If hotels aren’t paying enough attention to mobile right now, they’re missing out. That’s the primary message Facebook Head of Travel, Christine Warner, has for hotel brands. Source: Hotel Marketing Facebook’s head of travel on hotels going mobile