Travelodge reports strong full-year results amid possible sale
Travelodge has announced strong full-year results following news that the group could be sold for £1bn. The company reported a 63.3% rise in earnings before interest, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) […]
5 competitor set tips for independent hoteliers
“Oversight of an independent hotel or resort does require an exceptionally keen eye on what the competition is doing and where they are positioned,” said Ted Davis, chief sales and […]
5 step Guide To Filling Hotel Rooms During Spring Time
The transitional weeks from the deep freeze to the increasingly warmer days may be a slower time for hotels. Winter lures travelers away for the Christmas holidays, getaways to picturesque […]
Thinking about conversion channels for former hotel guests
Hotels spend a lot of time and money marketing their properties to new visitors. But an often-overlooked way to gain future business is to communicate with and re-convert your former […]
Asset managers share how to drive rate
A panel of asset managers discussed a wide range of variables influencing the hotel industry during a panel discussion at the 27th annual Hunter Hotel Conference. Rate was a primary […]
Amid acquisitions, can smaller OTAs in Europe survive?
An array of prominent purchases has helped Expedia and Priceline cement their spots as the world’s largest online travel agencies (OTAs) as the opportunity for others narrows. NB: This is […]
Duetto Announces Full Integration with Trust International’s CRS Technology
Duetto, the market leader in hotel profit optimization technology, announced that its revenue strategy solutions have been fully integrated with Trust International’s CRS technology, making Duetto’s powerful new insights on […]
U.S. Business Travel on the Rise Despite Dwindling Perks
While business travel spending and trips are both on the rise in the U.S., according to the latest forecast from the Global Business Travel Association, many of the perks road […]
Soaring Swiss franc hits hoteliers hard
The Swiss franc is soaring, making Switzerland an expensive option for foreign tourists. Hoteliers are left suffering the blows. Since the Swiss central bank’s decision to ditch its exchange rate […]
Global distribution and new markets are key benefits of Concur sale
There were many questions following the close of SAP’s deal to buy Concur for $8.2 billion, such as retaining independence, governance and overall integration with the mothership. The travel and […]
