IHG direct business reaches 80%
Hotel groups are investing in technology and loyalty programs to drive direct bookings, as IHG noted in its earnings report Aug 12, 2024 Elie Maalouf, CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group,…
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Summer travelers prefer hotels over Airbnb
To succeed this summer, hotels should deliver on brand promises, understand guest expectations and personalize experiences Aug 12, 2024 Hotel brands are poised to benefit the most from this year’s…
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Expedia.com grows faster than rivals, but notes ‘softening’ demand
Expedia has benefited from increased travel to the Middle East and Europe, but expects demand to decline due to rising costs and inflation Aug 12, 2024 Shares of Expedia soared…
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The evolution of tipping in the hospitality industry
In a significant shift away from traditional cash tipping practices, the hospitality industry is embracing digital tipping solutions Aug 12, 2024 The shift to digital tipping is more than just…
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Overtourism solutions: Putting the residents first
A path forward exists to better manage tourism and enhance quality of life for all in impacted destinations Aug 12, 2024 Experts emphasize that lawmakers and destination management companies must…
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Hotel marketing will become more advanced in 2025
In 2025, every facet of marketing must be utilized as both guests and hotel companies have become much more sophisticated Aug 8, 2024 In today’s competitive market, hotels must strategically…
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2024 Hospitality: Embracing the digital marketing wave
What are the technology investment plans of today’s hoteliers and what sort of role does digital marketing play in their planned tech spending? Aug 8, 2024 Amadeus’ Travel Technology Investment…
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Slowdown in U.S. consumer spending weighs on travel and leisure groups
Earnings reports this week showed more signs of belt-tightening among American households Aug 8, 2024 U.S. consumers are cutting back on travel and leisure spending amid growing concerns about the…
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Hilton: U.S. leisure travel ‘definitely softening’
Hilton raised its profit forecast for 2024, but noted that the post-pandemic travel surge was leveling off, especially among American tourists Aug 8, 2024 Hilton Worldwide on Wednesday beat second-quarter…
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Improving hotel website conversion rates top priority in 2024
Out of 100 people who visit the average hotel website, two or less will book, and 98 will make a booking elsewhere Aug 8, 2024 Developing a robust website conversion…
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