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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 […]
Airbnb may become a direct threat to hotels
Airbnb, originally a short-term rental listings platform, may become a direct threat to hotels, according to some asset managers and chain executives. The alarm was heightened when the San Francisco […]
Most Valuable High Touch Channels in the Digital Age
These days, the guest journey has grown more complex. On a typical day in 2015, millions of people worldwide will book lodging accommodations. The exponential growth of the internet and […]
Airbnb’s pricing algorithm
A little machine learning can have a big impact. Dan Hill, product lead at Airbnb, wrote the company’s pricing algorithm after the British-based rival startup he cofounded, Crashpadder, was acquired […]
As Airbnb grows, hotel prices to drop
Hotels are already feeling the effects of Airbnb’s approach to room rentals, but continued growth could force the hotels to lower room prices. By the end of 2016, Merrill Lynch […]
Overseas interest in UK hotels on the up
Figures from Expedia show an increase in the number of overseas visitors searching for hotel stays in the UK. The shopping data from May 2015 shows browsing figures from USA […]
Big Data and the Hotel Stay: The Critical Connection
The industry buzz around “Big Data” is deafening. ‘Big Data Analytics ‘ – its uses, abuses, and place in the playbook of travel technology tools – has filled hundreds of […]
Expedia Orbitz deal gets a high profile naysayer
Almost seven months since the proposed acquisition was first announced, a major lobbying group has come out against Expedia-Orbitz deal. The American Hotel and Lodging Association says it registering its opposition to the […]
Airbnb formidable competitor to NYC hotels
According to an analysis by STR, Inc., Airbnb’s presence and rates across New York, New York, make the short-term rental company a formidable competitor to the market’s hotel industry. As […]
Deep dive into last-minute online hotel booking habits
Let’s face it, before HotelTonight and chums came along the big boys of online travel had probably never even considered carving out a niche for last-minute online hotel booking. Or if they had, […]