Back to the Basics Pt 1: Analytics primer
It’s back to school time, and back to school reminds me of getting back to the basics. So, we thought we’d start the fall with a “back to the basics” […]
Ancillary revenue, or should that be merchandising?
The latest airline ancillary revenue tome is out and yes, you guessed it, airlines continue to see significant gains with some reaping more than a third of total revenue from […]
Gatwick Airport: a distribution disruptor?
“World-first” is an overused phrase in travel technology, but Gatwick Airport, of all places, has made such a claim around a service which allows “connecting flights between low cost and […]
UK TMCs turn back on Lufthansa’s GDS fee
The majority of UK travel management companies are turning their back on Lufthansa’s €16 GDS fee. Two-thirds (67%) of the Guild of Travel Management Companies’ membership have declared that they […]
Formal complaint against Lufthansa GDS fee
A formal complaint has been filed in Brussels against Lufthansa Group’s controversial €16 GDS fee. The European Technology & Travel Services Association (Ettsa), which represents global distribution services and online […]
Social responsiveness doesn’t increase engagement
Although major travel brands, including American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, are embracing social media’s real-time customer service capabilities, not all of these efforts are translating to increased engagement or bookings […]
Last minute bookings: Run at 100% occupancy!
The growth in last-minute bookings offers an opportunity for hotels to shift stressed inventory – but only if they have the right systems in place. This SiteMinder blog offers advice […]
OTAs achieve double profits of Hotel websites
In the first four months of 2015, in the persistent rivalries between online travel agents (OTAs) and hotels, OTAs has achieved a lot. As of now, the channel for distribution […]
Reducing friction is key to any modern pricing strategy
Nobody wants to stand in the way of the booking, but what revenue managers should really be striving for is engagement. Reducing ‘friction’ in the travel planning process seems to […]
Hoteliers, disrupt before someone else does
Fundamental changes to the digital landscape are giving rise to a new breed of travel distribution competitor. Here’s how hoteliers can combat them. Hotel distribution companies face fundamental disruption as […]