Looking more closely at the reasons for changing attendance, 38% of corporates and 51% of associations/not for profits say the challenge is delegates’ unwillingness to travel long distances…
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Building Upon the Award-Winning Green Stay Initiative, HRS Continues to Open Doors for Sustainable Corporate Lodging via the New Emissions Compensation Program…
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From Silos to Synergy: Getting Hotel Teams on the Same Page - By Lynn Zwibak
Now that the hotel industry has moved away from siloed departments, you expect your commercial teams to work together. But that’s impossible when each department is still operating independently…
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The Dark Side of Revenue Management: Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls
The Temptation of Hidden Fees Rate Manipulation - Let’s face it; we’ve all been tempted to play with rates to boost revenue. It’s the oldest trick in the revenue management book, you might even say that’s exactly what revenue management is…
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Q2 2023 Shows a Steady Growth of Online Booking Platforms in EU
Online booking platforms continue to grow in Europe, in spite of several Member States imposing specific bans on short-term rentals to fight long-term accommodation shortages…
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Paying for hotels saves money and improves driver retention
Driver turnover is a perpetual concern for carriers, with rates regularly hovering around 90%. As driver demand increases, carriers are exploring new ways to keep drivers in their trucks…
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Buyers Consider Changes to Mitigate 2024 Hotel Rate Hikes
Consensus says hotel rate increases will hover around 5 percent this year; buyers also see an increase in hotel nights on the horizon…
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The Magic Behind Skyscanner’s Approach to Marketing
Skyscanner's Andre Le Masurier spoke to LBB’s Casey Martin on the effectiveness of the brand’s marketing and how they are bringing consumers from Australia and Canada to their desired destinations.
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All together now: Integrating travel and meetings spend in hotel negotiations
Combining all your transient and meetings spend can pay dividends but don't expect it to be straightforward…
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From clicks to reservations: How Google Ads integration elevates your direct booking strategy
In the age of digital transformation, the hospitality industry has witnessed a significant shift in how travelers plan and book their accommodations…
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4 Simple Strategies to Boost Your Direct Booking
When it comes to enhancing direct bookings, having a top-notch Booking Engine is just the beginning. Having an effective marketing plan comes into hand to help you drive more bookings…
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Hotel RFPs: The negotiating outlook for 2024 rates
Credible data and only moderate rate increases put a new spin on rate negotiations - As travel buyers make the traditional late-summer start to their annual hotel negotiations (a process still undertaken by 84 per cent of travel managers, according…
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Las Vegas’ Worst Hotel Bumps Up Prices By 1380% For Grand Prix Weekend
The high-octane lifestyle of the high-rollers - Las Vegas hotels and casinos are licking their lips at the imminent influx of eager Formula 1 fans as the travelling circus rolls into town…
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Biden and House Democrats hope to make curbing 'junk fees' a winning issue in 2024
The White House is taking on “junk fees,” those extra charges tacked on to plane tickets, hotel rooms, hospital bills and more.
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HSMA launches new round of Virtus Awards
The Hotel Sales and Marketing Association's (HSMA) Virtus Awards has opened its ninth edition to honor and recognize the outstanding sales and marketing performances of associates, supervisors, managers, and leaders of Philippine hotels and resorts…
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Virgin Hotels Collection launches global sales team
Virgin Hotels Collection, the parent company encompassing two luxury hospitality brands in Virgin Hotels and Virgin Limited Edition, has formed its global sales team…
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The Benefits of Hourly Hotel Bookings for Travelers
The key to a relaxing and enjoyable trip is a comfy place to rest your head each night…
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6 Hotel Sales Strategies to Increase Occupancy and Revenue
A hotel sales strategy is a plan of action designed to increase hotel revenue and bookings. It involves identifying target markets, setting sales goals, and creating a plan to achieve those goals.
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