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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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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CEO plays up Airbnb's value over hotels
As hotel rates continue to climb upward, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said he sees opportunity for Airbnb to better compete on price against traditional lodging.
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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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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings says AI has helped generate leads
Norwegian Cruise Line has reported a string of record-breaking booking months this year, thanks in part to using AI technology to generate leads, said Harry Sommer, CEO of parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings…
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Why your hotel smells like that? Hotels are secretly targeting your nose
There’s a special moment following a trip — it could be days later, even months or years — when an aroma wafts through the air that suddenly transports you back to your destination, like the warm coconut smell of an Caribbean resort or light…
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Marriott lifts annual profit forecast on China rebound
Aug 1 (Reuters) - Marriott International (MAR.O) raised its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday, as the U.S. hotel operator bets on higher room rates and rebounding demand in China to boost earnings.
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Corporate procurement leaders cite challenging travel market dynamics
COLOGNE, GERMANY & ALEXANDRIA, VA – With flights to key corporate destinations mostly full and hotel rates stubbornly high, corporate travel and procurement leaders are faced with a uniquely challenging environment as negotiations with suppliers for…
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What Franchise Marketers Can Learn From Barbenheimer
Barbie Movie Buzz and Oppenheimer Madness Prove That Out-of-the-Box Marketing Strategies Work
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Choice Hotels Releases First U.S. Traveler Sentiment Survey
ROCKVILLE, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc., released its first Choice Privileges State of the American Traveler Survey, a poll of more than 2,000 U.S. adults that sheds light on travel plans and priorities this summer and beyond…
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WYD: Hotels in Lisbon with a high occupancy rate
According to ECO, that in regard to WYD the hotel sector meets "expectations", namely with regard to hotels up to 4 stars, and says that prices are "slightly higher" compared to the same period last year…
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Irish hotels see spike in bookings and prices following Mediterranean wildfires
The average price of a hotel room in Dublin already hit record highs in May. Irish hotels have seen a spike in last-minute bookings in response to the scorching temperatures and wildfires being endured by large parts of the Mediterranean…
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This hotel has a waiting time of 4 years, crowned the hardest restaurant to book a table in
A hotel in the United Kingdom earned the title of the hardest restaurant in the world to get a table in…
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Boutique hotels topple bigger rivals as travellers seek more than a bed
Boutique hotels are applying the blowtorch to the traditional big-name brands as travellers seek out more experienced-based holidays in smaller, more intimate properties.
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Bookings for last-minute holidays in Ireland jump
Bookings for last-minute holidays in Ireland have jumped due to soaring temperatures in Greece, Italy and Spain, and wildfires in popular destinations such as Rhodes.
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Luxury Pet Friendly Hotel Market Is Booming Worldwide : Hyatt, Rosewood, the Langham
According to HTF MI, the Global Luxury Pet Friendly Hotel Market is expected to see a growth rate of 12.5% and may see a market size of USD 20.46 Billion by 2028, currently pegged at USD 2.61 Billion.
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U.S. hotel commentary – June 2023
June 2023 Top-Line Metrics (percentage change from June 2022)
Occupancy: 69.7% (-0.4%)
Average daily rate (ADR): US$158.40 (+2.3%)
Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$110.33 (+1.9%)
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Water-based wellness is a hot trend these days. And operators of geothermal and mineral springs facilities and resorts in the U.S. are ramping up their offerings, letting enthusiasts know they don’t need to head overseas to get in a healthy soak…
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Club Med Aims to Shift Upmarket With New Resorts and Ad Campaign
It's reassuring to see numerous Club Med all-inclusive resorts rebounding post-pandemic and that the company has upgraded many to attract affluent millennial parents. But some experts question its new marketing campaign and strategy…
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How hotels are redefining the concept of ‘work from anywhere’ with co-working spaces and amenities
As the world adapts to the pandemic-induced changes in the work environment, digital transformation in hotels is becoming increasingly important. “Work from anywhere” has become a new normal, but remote work can be unstimulating and isolating…
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Introducing GuestRadar: A Cutting-Edge Market Intelligence Tool for Hoteliers
GuestRadar is an innovative and powerful market intelligence tool that provides hoteliers with predictive travel trends and comprehensive information about travelers visiting their destinations…
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Michelin Should Focus on Selling Tires Instead of Publishing a Restaurant Guide!
Michelin is a tire company, not a food critic and while the Michelin guide has become synonymous with fine dining, it is important to remember that the guide was originally created as a marketing tool to encourage people to drive more and…
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Hotel guests want more than cake for special occasions
Travelers looking to commemorate a special occasion these days are looking to go well beyond the basics…
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The hotel shaped like two gigantic swords
In Qatar, a country where the subway has a business class compartment and Friday brunch is a competitive sport, opulence is a mere baseline.
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Starbucks, McDonald’s top restaurant ranking
Starbucks and McDonald’s continue to be the world’s most valuable restaurant brands, according to the 2023 “Restaurants 25” report from independent brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance.
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