Google overhauls its travel search interface for mobile
NB: This is a viewpoint by Matthew Barker of I&I Travel Media. Another day, another search engine optimization (SEO) wobble. In late January, Google released a major re-design of […]
The Pros & Cons of the Commonly Used Booking Restrictions
NB: This is an article from RevPar Guru Every hotelier has used booking restrictions in their pricing strategy at one time or another. Whether a minimum length of stay (MinLOS) […]
How Airbnb data hid the facts in New York City
NB: This is a report by Murray Cox, Founder of Inside Airbnb and Tom Slee, Author of “What’s Yours is Mine” As part of its recent transparency initiative, Airbnb made […]
Hotel industry disputes report about Airbnb impact in NYC
Hospitality research firm STR released a report this week asserting that Airbnb is having no material impact on hotel room demand in Manhattan, a finding that is being challenged […]
Airbnb rentals now 9% of room inventory in major cities
Airbnb accommodations now account for 9% of the total lodging units in the 10 largest U.S. markets and appeared to be adding units at a substantially faster clip than […]
Healthy competition in the northern Emirates
The Northern Emirates’ tourism and hospitality sector has grown in the last few years. Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah have both carved a niche for themselves, with Ajman, Fujairah […]
Travelzoo to grow hotel search and China bookings
Deals publisher Travelzoo appears to be pivoting towards hotel search, eyeing up China and taking a quality not quantity approach to new members, according to a growth strategy overview […]
7 Content Marketing Hacks For Travel Brands
NB: This is an article from Puzzle Partner, a boutique marketing agency that specializes in travel and hospitality From startups to Fortune 100, companies of all sizes struggle with keeping […]
Expedia Introduces Bidding for Hotel Listings
In what may ultimately develop into a massive change in the way online travel agencies and hotels do business with one another, Expedia Inc. has quietly introduced changes in […]
Human element deters hotel dynamic pricing
NB: This is an article from RepresentAsia, specialists in Sales & Marketing representation throughout South East Asia Dynamic pricing is becoming more important, according to sources, although any rapid […]