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SEO is alive and kicking in travel
“SEO is dead” is a well-known catchphrase, most commonly heard from newly unemployed spam merchants in bitter reaction to Google’s latest algorithm update. It’s always a wild exaggeration of course […]
Revenue management takes center stage
Consumer protection in online marketing is a hot topic these days. Consumer awareness is a big win in the hospitality industry, where deceptive practices have been going on for years, […]
How guests choose hotels during online booking
Just how do guests dwindle down their hotel selections during the online booking process? Two hospitality professors aimed to find out, looking beyond clickstream analysis by using eye tracking to […]
Ctrip gears up for tougher battles in Asia.
Big Chinese online intermediaries are diligently pursuing new opportunities as part of their respective growth strategies and strengthening of international hotel content via direct contracting deals is a part of […]
Understanding Online Distribution Channels
In a period of economic uncertainty, hotel operators cannot seek to control economic conditions, but they can strategically implement marketing to increase sales and hotel profitability regardless of market uncertainty. […]
Hotel ADR Rise vs Distribution Channels Cost
According to the latest TravelClick data launched early May 2015, Hotel bookings from individual business and leisure travellers spiked across a variety of digital channels in the first quarter of […]
Driving bookings through social media
Being present on social media sites is a given. Each platform has its own characteristics, driving and targeting various consumer segments. Here are tips on how hotels can better engage […]
The Future of Hotel Booking
Sabre has released a new travel trend report with advice for hoteliers on how to sell to modern travellers. The Future of Hotel Booking – A Guide to Hotel Retailing, […]
Amadeus slots a major piece into its merchandising puzzle
Amadeus slotted a key element of its merchandising jigsaw into place last week with the launch of a Customer Experience Management system. The technology is central to the distribution giant’s vision […]
Accor fights OTA with open enrollment for independents
Accor has rebranded itself into AccorHotels while also opening up its booking platform to independent hoteliers. This bold move is taking the fight to online travel agencies by giving independents […]