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London hotel performance flat in March

The London hotel market reported a flat performance in March, according to preliminary data from STR Global. During the month, hotels in London experienced a 3.7% increase in supply and […]

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European MICE demand for China resurges

Favourable factors like Europe’s improving economy and China’s 72-hour visa-free transit policy for more than 50 countries are fuelling demand for longhaul MICE into China. China may have become more […]

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Hotel prices jump 58% as spring begins

Hotel prices have increased in European cities in April by as much as 58%, according to the monthly Trivago Hotel Price Index.  The figures show that travellers can expect to […]

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Business travel rates to hold firm for 2015

HOTEL and airfare rates will remain relatively flat in 2015 as cooler economic growth in Asia-Pacific (APAC) and forces of supply and demand exert pressure on a region that has […]

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Thomas Cook reduces commission for third-party agents

Thomas Cook has reduced commission levels for third-party agents but says those that drive volume will be rewarded. The operator said after going through a period of significant change internally […]

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Regional hotel room rate outperforms London in 2014

Regional hotels experienced a strong 2014, outperforming London for the first time in 14 years, according to new figures released today.  Hotel Britain 2015 – the latest annual report from business […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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IDeaS and TravelClick Announce Research & Development Partnership

 TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based solutions that enable hotels to grow revenue, and IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of pricing and revenue management software, services and consulting, have […]

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