travel
Hong Kong hotels hold steady performance
A major pillar of Hong Kong’s economy, the tourism industry contributed to 4.9% of Hong Kong’s gross domestic product and employed approximately 270,000 people in 2013. That represents 7.2% of […]
Interview: Airbnb Business Travel Lead Marc McCabe
Airbnb’s rapid conquest of the guest accommodation market shows no sign of abating, and that even includes winning the business of corporate travelers, whether their employers know or not. Even […]
Starwood Hotels & Resorts And The Airbnb Threat Of Disruption
Summary Why it’s only a matter of time before Airbnb has a major impact on the U.S. hospitality industry. Starwood will experience growing pressure in the U.S. market from Airbnb. […]
APAC rising: why the balance of power in online travel is shifting east
Stunning landscapes and cultural spectacles coupled with rising incomes and a growing propensity to travel has seen Asia-Pacific fire the imagination of the online travel industry. Today APAC represents 25% […]
Beyond Pricing seeks to boost revenue for property rentals
A few weeks ago Beyond Pricing gained some column inches for attracting seed funding of $1.5 million in a round led by Resolute Ventures. The startup, which launched last June and specialises […]
Channels and challenges: 14 travel leaders on the state of the industry
The rhetoric may be hotting up over the forthcoming election, but what is really keeping operators awake at night is the current global geopolitical situation. Kuoni UK managing director Derek Jones said […]
Half of online travel searches end at price screen
More than 50% of online travel searches are abandoned when the shopper reaches the price screen, a new study has revealed. In response to the finding that 81% of online […]
Are Hotels ready for the Millennial spenders
By 2020 or sooner, millennials might dominate the travel demographic. Hoteliers need to understand the nuances of this group of guests and be prepared with product and services that meet […]
Top 10 Hospitality Industry Trends in 2015
Millennials have become the fastest growing customer segment within the hospitality industry: Exploration, interaction and experience are the major focus of Millennials who are willing to pay more for a greater […]
Will TripAdvisor booking arm disrupt OTAs?
Will TripAdvisor’s instant booking option create tension between the review site and OTAs? The company’s CEO says the relationship is a work in progress. Before I book any hotel, I […]
