SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What are tourism trends? Tourism trends reflect evolving patterns and preferences in travel, influenced by factors such as technological advancements, socio-economic shifts, and changing consumer behaviours. Table of contents Why keep up with new trends in tourism?

Tourism

Cloudbeds

MARCH 23, 2023

In the hotel industry, eCommerce refers to the buying and selling of accommodation and related services over the internet. Consider adding a live chat widget to answer questions in real-time to guide them through the booking process and increase upselling opportunities. What is hotel eCommerce?

OTA

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

She has several options for accommodation, but she (or her organisation) opts for your hotel due to a “Book two nights and receive a complimentary airport transfer” offer. Seasonal hotel promotions Most destinations experience a low season, where tourism is not as active as other parts of the year.

Events

MediaBoom

APRIL 5, 2024

Travel marketing targets potential tourists by promoting unique destinations, accommodations, and services through digital channels. Identify terms and phrases that potential travelers use when searching for travel information, destinations, accommodations, and experiences.

Marketing Strategy

SiteMinder

MAY 2, 2024

Ideally situated at the heart of the thriving tourism hotspot, City Oasis offers spacious comfortable rooms equipped with a kitchenette, free WiFi, an award-winning lagoon style pool, tropical BBQ area, dine-in restaurant, and free access to the nearby gym and memorial baths. “We

Small Business

Cloudbeds

MARCH 15, 2023

Benefits: A one-on-one relationship with guests that improves the user experience More opportunities for upsells before arrival No commissions paid to third-party OTAs or other marketplaces means more revenue and profits Loyalty bookings can lower overall costs by increasing the lifetime value of each guest.

OTA

eZee Absolute

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Meaning, accommodation providers need to constantly upgrade themselves to cater to the needs and wants of people. According to a report , global tourism arrivals will increase by 30% in 2023, following a growth of 60% in 2022. Health and wellness tourism, sustainable travel, nostalgic escapes, workation, staycation, etc.

Revenue Management

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Travellers are now predominantly booking their accommodation online, making it more crucial for hotels to focus on capturing bookings via their own website, OTAs, metasearch, and other online channels. Other popular channels with travellers include: TripAdvisor – Aggregates reviews for hotels, restaurants and tourism activities.

Global Distribution System

Little Hotelier

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Another common strategy utilised in hotel revenue management consulting is to identify other potential revenue streams, from value-adding services, to new target markets, to opportunities to upsell and cross-sell. Strategies include offering add-ons and extras during the booking process, or upselling a guest to a more premium room.

Revenue Management

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Destination management companies (DMCs) and travel agencies serve different purposes in the travel and tourism industry. On the other hand, travel agencies primarily sell travel products such as flights, accommodation, and package holidays to individual travellers. They tailor their services to create unique, curated experiences.

Management

Hotelogix

MAY 1, 2025

👉 Read Also - Slow Tourism: A New Era in Guest Experiences Recent data shows that in Q4 2024, travelers have been planning trips further in advance, with particular interest in unique destinations like Japan, which saw a 60% year-over-year increase in searches from North America and EMEA regions.

Travel

Little Hotelier

JULY 18, 2024

Italy VAT: The standard VAT rate in Italy is 22%, but the tourism sector enjoys a reduced VAT rate of 10% (excluding luxury hotels and certain travel services). Spain VAT: A reduced VAT rate of 10% also applies to hotel rooms in Spain, although the standard rate of 21% will apply to certain types of short-term accommodation.

Sales

Xotels

MAY 27, 2022

As a hotel management company with clients around the world, we have seen these trends in the tourism and hospitality industry take shape and evolve. The Local Market for Staycations in Hospitality and Tourism. Guests can contact their accommodation hosts easily before, during and after their stay.

Hospitality

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

From food and beverage to travel and tourism, any role within the hospitality sector requires providing a service to customers. With customers expecting some sort of dining service from hotel accommodations, it has become almost a standard practice to provide. Operations management in the hospitality industry is a broad term.

Operations

BCV

JULY 20, 2021

You may be surprised to learn that only 56% of travel and tourism brands respond to customer messages on social media. The guest has an issue: a large vehicle that’s not always easy to accommodate in valet or self-parking options at some hotels. Imagine this scenario: a potential guest is evaluating three hotels for an upcoming stay.

Hospitality

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

From food and beverage to travel and tourism, any role within the hospitality sector requires providing a service to customers. With customers expecting some sort of dining service from hotel accommodations, it has become almost a standard practice to provide. Operations management in the hospitality industry is a broad term.

Operations

Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Fitness options Travellers want to keep fit – whether they’re at home or at their preferred accommodation. Wellness options Wellness tourism is all travel associated with the pursuit of maintaining or enhancing one’s personal wellbeing. Passes to your local gym. The trend has erupted in recent years, and shows no signs of slowing down.

Services