It’s possible that Airbnb might partner with hotels at some point in the future, allowing them to list their properties on the site.
Hoteliers are likely to welcome Google’s potentially increased role in the travel-distribution sector because it could weaken the OTAs’ distribution power.
Removal of rate parity would allow hoteliers to do whatever they want, but the hotel industry as a whole hasn’t proven it can market as effectively online as OTAs.
With slow but steady GDP growth focused more on the tertiary industry in China, hotel demand is likely to continue to grow.
The capability to deliver useful, proactive content to travelers can enrich the guest experience and ultimately heighten the visibility and relevance of the hotel.
Considering the way the industry is moving with keyless check-in and other technology efforts, the integration of Apple Pay makes perfect sense, sources said.
Marriott International bowed to the inevitable and officially withdrew their joint FCC petition seeking clarification on whether and how they would be able to block attendees’ Wi-Fi.
The author took a road trip a few weeks back and thought about the current state of the hotel industry through this thip.
These days, hotels aren"t just looking to hire bellhops, concierges and housekeepers. What the industry really needs are digital bloodhounds: people who understand how to use new technologies to track — and attract — potential guests.
Perhaps now is the time to rethink how to marry the online world with the on-the-ground existence. The Roger Smith Hotel pioneered the concept of social hospitality that extends beyond just the people staying at the hotel, and into the extended community.
As we reach the end of another year, it""s always a good thing for businesses to look back and reflect on the year that just passed, in order to figure out what worked and what did not.
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