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Airlines are shifting from traditional distribution systems and finding new ways to drive revenue. There are lessons here for hotels, underpinned by need to reduce dependence on travel tech giants

Solo traveling is a growing trend, making up approximately 18% of global bookings. Interest in solo travel has increased over the past five years and searches for “solo travel” were up nearly 600%

In its annual round-up, STAAH reveals the top 10 booking channels that have helped accommodation providers around the world, acquire more guests booking online

Understanding what the customer is doing while on that booking journey, or how their behaviour has changed since they last booked is an opportunity to react and deliver on the loyalty experience.

Black Friday is one of many possibilities during the year. You shouldn’t ignore “consumerism” dates but instead define a clear plan to leverage the most relevant dates for your target market

The ripple effect of incentives leads to long-term benefits to your hotel, including repeat guests, increased direct bookings and brand advocacy

Unfortunately, cancellations aren’t going anywhere – take comfort in the fact that cancellation rates from direct bookings are generally much lower than on other platforms!

Hotel websites can be inert online catalogues. There is no true interaction with the potential guest, consequently leaving them to do all the hard work and sifting through information

Even if the connected trip doesn’t come to fruition in 2020, other technology opportunities will. Focus on connected thinking to be in a position to capitalize on whatever emerges

One new travel technology that has recently started to bubble up more often is the ‘connected trip.’ What the heck does that mean, and what are the opportunities and potential challenges for hotels?