Asset managers share how to drive rate
A panel of asset managers discussed a wide range of variables influencing the hotel industry during a panel discussion at the 27th annual Hunter Hotel Conference. Rate was a primary […]
Amid acquisitions, can smaller OTAs in Europe survive?
An array of prominent purchases has helped Expedia and Priceline cement their spots as the world’s largest online travel agencies (OTAs) as the opportunity for others narrows. NB: This is […]
Duetto Announces Full Integration with Trust International’s CRS Technology
Duetto, the market leader in hotel profit optimization technology, announced that its revenue strategy solutions have been fully integrated with Trust International’s CRS technology, making Duetto’s powerful new insights on […]
U.S. Business Travel on the Rise Despite Dwindling Perks
While business travel spending and trips are both on the rise in the U.S., according to the latest forecast from the Global Business Travel Association, many of the perks road […]
Soaring Swiss franc hits hoteliers hard
The Swiss franc is soaring, making Switzerland an expensive option for foreign tourists. Hoteliers are left suffering the blows. Since the Swiss central bank’s decision to ditch its exchange rate […]
Global distribution and new markets are key benefits of Concur sale
There were many questions following the close of SAP’s deal to buy Concur for $8.2 billion, such as retaining independence, governance and overall integration with the mothership. The travel and […]
IDeaS and TravelClick Announce Research & Development Partnership
TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, and IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of pricing and revenue management software, services and consulting, have […]
Top five hotel technology trends
Top five hotel technology trends 1. Google to expand in the travel space Imagine a potential guest searches for a hotel’s name along with the city on Google, but local competitors’ real-time […]
Why revenue management talent is Asia Pacific’s big issue
With new hotels going up across APAC, the dearth of revenue management professionals is a concern. Pamela Whitby reports It is impossible to talk about growth in online travel, especially […]
Gaming, economy spark Philippines hotel boom
The Asian country is set for a 28% increase in hotel rooms, due to a growing economy, new gaming and entertainment projects and interest among global hotel companies. The Philippines […]