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Inflation won’t stop travellers: Global research from SiteMinder reveals the five key traveller trends set to transform accommodation

SiteMinder

World Tourism Day 2022: SiteMinder launches annual Changing Traveller Report, the largest accommodation-specific traveller survey globally. In the ‘new normal’ of travel, 80% of travellers say it is important to have the flexibility to easily modify or freely cancel their reservation.

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7 tips to make your overbooking strategy a success in 2024

STAAH

By deploying this strategy a hotel is insuring itself against possible cancellations by having secured guests who can fill cancelled bookings. Data must be used to inform how many no-shows or cancellations to expect so you can overbook by that much. 2) Use multiple data sources. 6) Train your staff to manage overbookings.

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An overview of hotel development in select convention center markets

Hotel Business

In the last few years, many in-person meetings, events and conventions worldwide were canceled or postponed. It also has 22 open and operating hotels that either are or will be undergoing a renovation or brand conversion. Additionally, 28 hotels/47,126 rooms are currently in the renovation and brand conversion pipeline.

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Marriott introduces neuroinclusive practices at largest customer events

Hotel Business

This commitment is a result of joining forces with The Neu Project, an initiative from Google’s Experience Institute (Xi) that aims to share resources designed to better accommodate and create a more inclusive experience during meetings and events for neurodivergent attendees. 28 through Dec.

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Best hotel booking apps: Guide for independent hotels

SiteMinder

Often travellers will use apps via their mobile devices to research, book, and pay for hotel accommodation. Hotel booking apps are now a dominant source of bookings for accommodation providers, with travellers booking their trips online more often than not. Table of contents Why should you be aware of the best hotel booking apps?

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Hyatt survey reveals neurodivergent traveler needs

Hotel Business

Accommodating room location and type is important, but staying flexible is key: More than 60% of caregivers believe that pre-assigned rooms could make the check-in experience better. to make the travel experience easier. What hotels can do: Preparing for arrival starts with visuals featured on property websites.

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How does Airbnb compete with hotels?

Travelboom Marketing

Hotel vs Airbnb Airbnb offers private accommodations that often feature amenities you might not find in a hotel but are standard in a home, like full kitchens and private outdoor spaces. Traditionally, an Airbnb will cost more than a hotel based on the fact that there is more square footage to clean, and can accommodate more guests.

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