The majority of UK travel management companies are turning their back on Lufthansa’s €16 GDS fee. Two-thirds (67%) of the Guild of Travel Management Companies’ membership have declared that they […]

A formal complaint has been filed in Brussels against Lufthansa Group’s controversial €16 GDS fee. The European Technology & Travel Services Association (Ettsa), which represents global distribution services and online […]

Although major travel brands, including American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, are embracing social media’s real-time customer service capabilities, not all of these efforts are translating to increased engagement or bookings […]

The growth in last-minute bookings offers an opportunity for hotels to shift stressed inventory – but only if they have the right systems in place. This SiteMinder blog offers advice […]

In the first four months of 2015, in the persistent rivalries between online travel agents (OTAs) and hotels, OTAs has achieved a lot. As of now, the channel for distribution […]

Nobody wants to stand in the way of the booking, but what revenue managers should really be striving for is engagement. Reducing ‘friction’ in the travel planning process seems to […]

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 […]

LateRooms‘s marketing strategy now includes social media and big data as well as the more traditional channels. Five years ago Rich Kemp joined LateRooms to help formulate its social media […]

How can colour be used to power up your hotel website for maximum conversions and bookings? Color influences our perception. It can change the way we think and feel about […]

In an increasingly connected and demanding world, established brands cannot afford to stand still. EyeforTravel’s Pamela Whitby hears how car rental firm Hertz is staying on track. If you are […]