Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Skift Take: Vrbo is reiterating the message that the traveler's experience is key to building demand and a strong business. Srividya Kalyanaraman Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Webrezpro

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Every interaction between a guest and your property counts, and this extends to your cancellation policy. While cancellations are undesirable for hotels, they provide an opportunity to cultivate a positive relationship with your clientele and encourage them to rebook.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

Skift Take: The new week brings a relative stabilization after a tense weekend, however many airlines are still avoiding parts of the region. Gordon Smith Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Cancellation 227

Skift Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Skift Take: When online travel agencies trot out statistics on their numbers of properties, is it a vanity thing or something more strategic? If you take Vrbo at its word, it's going for quality over quantity. Dennis Schaal Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Cancellation Travel 307

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

What is a hotel cancellation policy? A hotel cancellation policy outlines the terms under which a guest can cancel their booking without incurring a penalty, as well as those scenarios where there will be a fee associated with a cancellation.

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Skift Blog

MAY 9, 2024

Skift Take: The disruption in Air India Express operations comes as the airline sector prepares for a peak travel period. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

Skift Take: Bonza sought to shake-up the establishment by bringing low-cost travel to smaller towns and cities across Australia. Gordon Smith Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Cancellation Travel 148

Little Hotelier

JUNE 30, 2023

What is the Expedia cancellation policy? Expedia provides a cancellation policy that allows users to cancel or modify their reservations without any charges or penalties within the first 24 hours. This can help to mitigate potential revenue losses from cancellations.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Skift Take: It could be a cruel summer for Indian aviation if the situation at Vistara doesn't improve. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Cancellation 148

Hospitality Net

JULY 18, 2023

The impact of no-shows and last-minute cancellations on the hospitality industry, already under pressure from inflation and high energy prices¹, is causing almost a fifth (18 per cent) of restaurant, pub and bar owners to consider closing for good, according to new data from Barclaycard Payments, a leading UK payments provider.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Skift Take: Morocco is the latest destination impacted by a severe natural disaster, with tour operators needing to implement contingency plans to deal with the aftermath of a deadly earthquake. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Skift Take: Norwegian Cruise Lines is minimizing the business damage from the cancellation of its Red Sea sailings through 2025. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Cancellation Business 227

Skift Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

Skift Take: The decision to cancel a major transatlantic route launch with just a few weeks' notice will not have been taken lightly by the airline. Gordon Smith Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Cancellation 276

Hospitality Tech

MARCH 15, 2024

On average, 20% of online orders and 31% of order cancellations occur in the hour before the restaurant closes.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Here are 5 ways to ensure lesser cancellations and no-shows: 1. Make sure you have a cancellation policy Include a cancellation policy in your hotel reservation system and make it visible to your guests. Include a deadline in your cancellation policy, before which your guests can cancel their bookings.

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Cancellation Hotels Revenue Business 52

Skift Blog

JANUARY 13, 2024

Skift Take: Alaska doesn't want to take a risk with the Boeing 737 Max 9 right now. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Cancellation 139

Revinate

AUGUST 23, 2023

Inspiration The Evelyn Hotel recovers lost bookings with this cancelation recovery campaign Subject line: We're sorry you couldn't make it! The post The Evelyn Hotel recovers lost bookings with this cancelation recovery campaign appeared first on Revinate.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Skift Take: Severe winter weather continues to hamper air travel in the U.S., and with another Arctic blast due later in the week, travelers can expect to see more disruptions. Meghna Maharishi Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Cancellation Travel 139

Skift Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Skift Take: A consumer watchdog report found that complaints against airlines have continued to increase in 2023, despite improvements made on cancellations and delays. Meghna Maharishi Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Consumer Cancellation 284

Skift Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

If access remains disrupted for some time, many international visitors may cancel future trips as a precaution. Skift Take: Machu Picchu is arguably South America's top draw for foreign tourists. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Cancellation Tourism 262

Hotel News Resource

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Article - Six in 10 Americans Would Cancel or Avoid Trips by Air in the Event of a Government Shutdown - Federal Government Shutdown Would Cost U.S. Travel Economy $140 Million Per Day

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

If you’ve been in the industry long enough, you’ve probably had to deal with an event you were forced to cancel. So, whether it’s hurricanes, insane traffic, or an alien invasion – here are 3 crucial steps to take to recover from an event cancellation. Evaluate the Reason for Cancellation.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

If you’ve been in the industry long enough, you’ve probably had to deal with an event you were forced to cancel. So, whether it’s hurricanes, insane traffic, or an alien invasion – here are 3 crucial steps to take to recover from an event cancellation. Evaluate the Reason for Cancellation.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 22, 2023

senators want to allow an estimated 5,000 pilots who qualify for retirement in the next two years to keep working to cushion against the ongoing flight cancelations due to a shortage of available pilots and crews. Skift Take: U.S. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Cancellation 243

Skift Blog

JULY 20, 2023

Skift Take: Despite delays, cancellations and staffing shortfalls, three of the largest carriers in the U.S have generated record revenues and raised their profit outlook for the year. Amrita Ghosh Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the meetings and events industry to an abrupt halt in early 2020, leaving in-person conferences, trade shows, and corporate gatherings canceled or postponed indefinitely. Now, as restrictions have eased, meetings and events are resurging at a fast pace; however, they look slightly different.

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Events Cancellation 178

Skift Blog

MAY 10, 2023

Skift Take: Flexible work arrangements have changed when people book and cancel their trips. Flights in the U.S. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays are broadly down, for instance. That's left airlines scrambling. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Cancellation Travel 188

Hotel Management

JANUARY 7, 2024

Trip cancellations throughout December resulted in a sharp drop in occupancies, from mid-70% down to 30%, equating to millions of dollars of lost revenue, according to Accommodation Australia CEO, Michael Johnson.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 31, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on Milwaukee’s hotel market, particularly in 2020 when the city experienced a decline in tourism and major event cancellations, coupled with the addition of new supply. However, as the world moves towards recovery, Milwaukee is showing signs of revitalization.

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Skift Blog

JULY 18, 2023

Not only could they lead to travelers changing their vacation habits, but they could also drive some travelers to cancel trips — which would a tremendous blow for an industry still trying to recover from the pandemic. Skift Take: Sweltering summers in Europe are increasingly becoming a major problem for the travel industry.

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Cancellation Travel Tourism 153

Skift Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Skift Take: The cancellations come as U.S. intelligence reports suggest an attack on Israeli assets by Iran or its proxies could be imminent. Gordon Smith Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Cancellation 276

Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Thus, Jazz Fest and other conventions, events, and festivals for the rest of that year were canceled. In 2020, New Orleans’s most popular event, Mardi Gras, was held on February 25, but the city shut down on March 20 as COVID-19 infection rates began to increase.

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Horizon Hospitality

JUNE 20, 2023

You might even consider requiring a credit card on file and charging a cancellation/no-show fee. If you charge a cancellation fee, be sure to explicitly state how far in advance they must cancel and explain the best way for them to do so. Or, for higher volume concepts, consider a text instead.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 10, 2023

The concept is simple, albeit impactful for the industry; after 2+ years of pandemic-related restrictions, travelers are eager to make up for lost time and canceled trips. Within the hospitality world, a new phenomenon is circulating – “revenge travel.”

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Travel Association’s recent Travel Price Index1, travel costs have increased 4.4%, and while most Americans surveyed by Visa (73%) notice an increase in costs, only 6% of travelers plan to cancel or delay their plans.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 12, 2023

With some hotels either canceling, upselling, or charging for housekeeping, Luka also discusses solutions for forecasting staffing needs, plus the difference between implementing green initiatives vs greenwashing in housekeeping.

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Upsell Cancellation Forecasting Management 122

STAAH

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Flexible Rate or Free Cancellation – the most popular rate types among our guests. This rate plan offers guests the option to cancel their booking for free up to 5 days before their check-in date, making it an attractive choice for those seeking flexibility. Non-refundable Rate – designed to secure more bookings and guarantee revenue.

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