Spanish Theme Park Says Now Is the Time to Begin Cryptocurrency Acceptance
PortAventura World, a resort that boasts the most theme parks in Europe, in addition to six hotels with 2,300 rooms, recently announced that it is developing software so that its guests can use cryptocurrency as a means of payment…
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What Will the Future of Business Travel Look Like?
Business travelers miss traveling for business, according to a recent survey commissioned by Hilton and Morning Brew of more than 7,000 of the news site’s business-savvy readers…
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China’s Golden Week Travel Unlikely to Bounce Back to Pre-Pandemic Numbers
After another year of pandemic pain, citizens will probably be visiting destinations closer to home when celebrating this coming October. - Matthew Parsons
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How sustainability is influencing the future of your Hotel
Sustainability is broadly referred to as the key to a successful business in this century, becoming the main concern for (not only) the travel sector. I’m sure this is not a new term for you, since it is driving the world’s agenda these days…
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Extended Stay Remains Resilient Amid Continued Uncertainty
Travelers today are more price-conscious than ever…
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Hotel Bookings Globally Hit Their Highest Point Since the Start of the Pandemic
While uncertainty continues to dominate headlines, there is a new constant that remains chronically underreported. Booked travel. In fact, it’s now been four consecutive months that hotel bookings globally have remained over 60% of 2019 levels…
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RUSSIA ONLINE TRAVEL MARKET
Bolstered by the country's rising internet (81%) and smartphone (73%) penetration rates, the online travel market is projected to regain its footing in 2021, as revenue increases 16% to $8.4 billion.
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MMGY: Vaxxed and unvaxxed plan to travel, but differently
MMGY Travel Intelligence, MMGY Global’s research and insights division, has released the findings from the 2021 Fall Edition of its Portrait of American Travelers survey fielded in late July…
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Marriott CEO Tony Capuano on when business travel will return
Anthony ‘Tony’ Capuano is chief executive officer of Marriott International, having joined in 1995. The company now has more than 7,800 properties across 138 countries and territories and 30 brands…
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WHAT DO GEN Z TRAVELERS WANT FROM ONLINE TRAVEL BRANDS?
Travel brands eager to engage with young consumers have for years focused on one key segment: millennials.
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The tale of two hotels in COVID times
Many of us are starting to get back on the road and experience travel again while trying to figure out the new game and what has changed.
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The Difference Between Repeat Customers and Loyal Customers
“We love our customers, and they obviously love us…
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Expedia: Search volumes continue upward trajectory
Building on the momentum seen in Q1, monthly global search volumes continued to grow in Q2, increasing more than 70% quarter-over-quarter, according to Expedia Group Media Solutions’ Q2 2021 Travel Recovery Trend Report…
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Hilton anticipating rush of group travel bookings
Following strong second-quarter results driven primarily by robust leisure demand and rate growth, Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta said he remains very positive about the second half of the year despite an increase in the Covid-19 case rate attributed to…
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Expedia research: Price no longer primary driver of travel decisions
New research from Expedia Group reveals shifting views on travel, including positive sentiment on vaccine passports, increased budgets and an enduring demand for safety and financial security…
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50 hotels every gentleman should visit before he dies
The best moment of any hotel experience comes just after check-in, and just after the trip in the ornate lift, and just after the handing over of pleasingly heavy-set keys, and just after the bell-hop has escorted your luggage (magicked, it seems…
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'Absolutely decimated': Sydney hotels just 2 per cent full
Occupying some of the most prized real estate in the city, Sydney's luxury hotels sit mothballed…
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Revolut enters travel sector with booking feature
London-based fintech giant Revolut has launched a new app feature designed for travel. ‘Stays’ allows UK customers to browse and book accommodation through the same app that they use to manage their finances…
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