Marriott is an beloved international brand and it is being recognized as so–by its employees of all people. The company has worked very hard to ensure that it is a brand which inspires fierce loyalty. In addition to its own design and features in every city, it has worked hard to …
US-based Expedia Inc is once again expanding its web of world travel domination by scooping up the biggest online travel agent in Australia, Wotif.com, for a whopping US$660 million. Founded in 2001, Wotif has offices in nine countries and heads sites that include LateStays.com, lastminute.com.au, Asia Web Direct, travel.com.au, and …
The World Travel Awards’ Travel Technology Nominees have just been released, and the lineup for each category is stacked with all of the big names. While the categories include flights, cruises, booking engine technology, tour operators, merchandising, and more, including four hotel-related categories: World’s Leading Hotel Brand Website, World’s Leading …
DestinationMap 2013 has revealed the most important factors meeting planners will always consider while they are deciding where to book their meetings. And these factors affect the hotel industry a great deal. The three factors are market familiarity, incentives, and cost. This study, conducted every two years, is important for …
By now, it’s evident that every hotel that intends to have a successful online marketing plan should absolutely approach it from the proper perspective and should aspire to being available on mobile technology. Think of a potential client, from the moment that you offer them different reservation modes, he or …
A recent survey reveals the digital experience of American travelers in hotels. The survey, carried out by MCD Partners ( pdf ), …
Mobile technology and social media is changing the way the hotel industry is making their pricing models more dynamic and customized. Hotels …
Skyscanner, from Britain, is a leading price comparison website. They have collected a lot of valuable information over the years, and have …
There are hotels that fear alternative accommodation websites like HomeAway and Airbnb, but there are smart ones that are using these websites …
Things are certainly looking up for London tourism-wise. Strong demand is pushing up the ADR, and with 4% growth predicted for 2014, …
Frankly, we have always known that most people aren’t really compulsive buyers. And now a new survey that was carried out by …
The travel niche is extremely competitive. It’s a known fact that businesses that want to do well online need good and fresh …
The usage of mobiles for applications other than phoning and texting has become very popular worldwide. People are using their cell phones …
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is going to have a new property soon in Puerto Rico: Hyatt Place in Manati. It’s going to be …
Travel & Leisure magazine’s annual list of the “500 Best Hotels” in the world is out. Those who made it to the …