Five travel trends to watch in 2017 Coming up on the close of a busy week in the travel industry, a set of major new forecasts sheds some light on what to expect in the coming year. Source: Hotel Marketing Five travel trends to watch in 2017
The polarization of Asian travelers A study released today by Sabre reveals a series of highly contrasting traveler preferences behind the growing Asian Pacific travel market. Four out of five Asian travellers surveyed state that travel is no longer a luxury for them, it’s a necessity. Source: Hotel Marketing The polarization of Asian travelers
Agencies drive hotel bookings outside book-direct and OTA channels The booking battle between hotel companies and online travel agencies has frequently left other hotel sellers on the sidelines. But several large agencies and consortia are using technology, innovation and creativity to get their share of the big hotel market. Here’s how. Source: Hotel Marketing Agencies drive hotel bookings outside book-direct and OTA channels
TripActions raises .6 million for its corporate travel booking tool Based on the idea that people spend more money when it’s on their company’s dime, the startup offers employees rewards for staying under a target budget. Source: Hotel Marketing TripActions raises .6 million for its corporate travel booking tool