Hotels

Hotel Industry outlook: A crash or soft landing?

  Hoteliers, analysts and investors aren’t quite sure what to expect of the hotel industry’s performance in 2016 and beyond. But what could previous declines tell us about what to […]

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BHA repeats calls for greater transparency at sites such as Airbnb

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has repeated its call for greater transparency on sharing websites such as Airbnb, alleging that it encourages what it calls “illegal hotels” and professional landlords. […]

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Airbnb, HomeAway watch: Goldman Sachs finds strong adoption

  Last month, investment bank Goldman Sachs downgraded the stocks of Priceline Group and TripAdvisor. One of its explanations was that it is worried that travelers are opting for property-sharing […]

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How to Increase Rate Growth Despite A Softening Market

  NB: This is an article from nSight for Travel There’s concern in the hospitality industry that 2016 will be a transition year. A year that turns the corner from […]

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How to Reduce Your Email Bounce Rate

  NB: This is an article by Carolyn Murphy, Marketing Specialist at Revinate Even the best email campaign won’t be a success if your bounce rates are high. Your creative […]

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Priceline ‘Doesn’t Appreciate’ Hotel Chains’ Direct Booking Moves

  With hotel chains such as Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International making a major push for direct bookings and offering loyalty program members lower rates than they give to online […]

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Hotel Spa Departments add increased revenues

  Coming out of the great recession, U.S. hotel operators struggled to earn revenue from sources other than the rental of guest rooms.  However, in 2014, we began to see […]

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A Revenue Management mistake that needs avoiding

  NB: This is an article by RateGain As a revenue manager, taking a decision on the right price is the most important part of your role. However, for your […]

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Can Technology Improve Your Hotels Direct Bookings?

NB: This is an article by Rachel McCloy, Digital Marketing Specialist with Net Affinity Digital marketing is still a relatively new field, but it has been around long enough to […]

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What Generation is your Revenue Management Professional

  NB: This is an article by Bonnie Buckhiester, President of Buckhiester Management Today, consumer buying behavior is evolving so rapidly Revenue Managers must feel like they are trying “to […]

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