Airbnb Takes Major Hit in Berlin

It might be tough to pronounce, but “Zweckentfremdungsverbot” means travelers heading to Berlin will now have to rethink their previous plans of renting through Airbnb. TheLocal.de (h/t The Independent) reports […]

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A sneak peek at Google upcoming travel app, Trips

News that Google would soon begin testing a new mobile travel application leaked out last week, and now we have more details, including screenshots, of what that app will look like. […]

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What does Facebook Algorithm Change Mean for Hotels

When the focus is on engagement, hotels on social media need to keep up-to-date on the latest best practices. Facebook made that a little more difficult this week. The social […]

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How luxury brands should engage on Instagram & Snapchat

What do David Yurman and the George Washington Bridge in New York have in common? The answer: nothing. Except that there is a giant David Yurman billboard oozing luxury as […]

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Comparing Industry Issues with Revenue Optimisation

Hospitality and airline industries are considered to be the epitome of best practices in pricing and revenue management. In the battle to gain competitive advantage alongside high yields, sophisticated software […]

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Airbnb Tests Hotel Style Packaging and Amenities

At about the same time Airbnb launched its brand-new, largest-ever campaign, Live There, it also quietly launched a brand-new pilot program that tests the platform’s ability to offer more of […]

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A Multi-Generational Approach to Managing Hotel Revenue

What do you do when you need a new pair of shoes? The answer likely varies depending on your age. Older generations will visit a few stores and work with […]

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Direct bookings benefit from accessible contact info

In order to gain an advantage in the direct bookings fight with OTAs, one easy fix is to ensure your hotel’s contact information is displayed prominently on your website. One […]

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The future of Revenue Management leadership

While the hospitality industry has an ongoing need for managers at all levels, the need is even greater for revenue managers who possess the long-term mindset, capabilities and operational understanding. The revenue management […]

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High Proportion of Online Hotel Reviews Suspicious

  Around 20% of online hotel customer reviews may be unreliable or fake, according to Dr Markus Schuckert and Professor Rob Law of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management […]

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