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
Uber owes millions of dollars to its New York City drivers Uber on Tuesday admitted to underpaying its New York City drivers tens of millions of dollars for the past 2 1/2 years. Source: Hotel Marketing Uber owes millions of dollars to its New York City drivers
Hotels add plugs, ports for device-laden guests Marriott International is among the hoteliers responding to guests’ need to recharge multiple portable electronic devices, adding convenient outlets and charging ports. Source: Hotel Marketing Hotels add plugs, ports for device-laden guests