technology

How are Amadeus exploring the blockchain revolution in travel

Blockchain, with its decentralised secure technology, is set to revolutionise many sectors, including travel. Although it remains at an early stage of development, companies such as Amadeus are exploring its […]

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Four areas for travel marketers to unlock mobile opportunity

Earlier this year, digital travel sales in the US were forecasted to reach $189.62 billion, of which 40% were estimated to come from mobile devices. NB: This is an article […]

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6 hotel booking trends we’re watching in 2018

Significant changes look set to transform the travel industry in 2018. Blockchain technology, China’s booming tourist sector, and the continuing travel ambitions of Airbnb, Facebook and Google all look set […]

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Best Available Rate: “Rumors of my death greatly exaggerated!”

According to some, the concept of the Best Available Rate (BAR) is a thing of the past. NB: This is an article by Blake Madril, Revenue Technology Strategist at IDeaS […]

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The Future of the Internet Booking Engine

Expedia launched October 22, 1996 as a division of Microsoft. It was in that decade the Internet Booking Engine (IBE) was born. NB: This is an article by Glenn Wirick, […]

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Booking engine conversion rates: How do you measure up?

If there’s one thing we know about at Triptease, it’s online conversion rates. The funnel leading from curious website visitor to satisfied hotel guest is one we spend every day […]

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4 Things Every Branded Hotel Should Be Doing on Facebook

As a property flying under a global brand flag, you enjoy several key benefits: Worldwide name recognition and consumer trust. Access to millions of loyalty members. Exposure on the Brand.com […]

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New Year, New UI Update on Google Hotel Ads

With the new year underway, we noticed a user interface update on Google Hotel Ads. NB: This is an article by Koddi What stands out visually is the blue “Book […]

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3 Ways Business Intelligence Tools Help You Maximize Your Profits

Until recently, the hospitality industry wasn’t considered to be a front runner in technological advancements. But the emergence of big data, cloud-based systems, and business intelligence have propelled hospitality into a […]

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How can revenue leaders leverage new RM methodologies in 2018?

Since IDeaS’ early beginnings in 1989, our timeline of product and service evolution is a great barometer of the fast-paced changes in hospitality revenue management over the decades. And now, […]

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