How Airbnb changed the traditional lodging industry Just like the taxi industry, in the 2000s, the hotel sector was ripe for disruption. In many cities, hotels in central locations were (and still are) overpriced and lacked the “atmospheric” character of the place itself. Source: Hotel Marketing How Airbnb changed the traditional lodging industry
Hilton making changes to loyalty program Hilton Worldwide is overhauling its loyalty program, including tweaking the name. The company has dropped the extra “H,” as Hilton HHonors becomes Hilton Honors. Source: Hotel Marketing Hilton making changes to loyalty program
Trump’s travel ban threatens to derail US tourism – while other nations stand to benefit Euromonitor claims Donald Trump’s protectionist policies and controversial travel ban is likely to have negative implications for tourism in the US. Already other destinations are rubbing their hands at the prospect of holidaymakers shunning the US. Source: Hotel Marketing Trump’s travel ban threatens to derail US tourism – while other nations stand to benefit
Hotels hold pricing power amid Airbnb growth New research from STR shows hotels in 13 markets across the globe have largely maintained compression nights and rate growth even as Airbnb supply has jumped significantly. Source: Hotel Marketing Hotels hold pricing power amid Airbnb growth