Hotel Management

MAY 22, 2024

trillion travel market. We know Expedia Group has valuable travel insights. What are you seeing in terms of the global travel outlook? The global travel market is currently worth US$2.3 The global travel market is currently worth US$2.3 trillion and it will probably be somewhere in the region of US$3.2-US$3.5

Travel 130

Travel OTA Marketing Market 130

Hospitality Tech

JUNE 5, 2025

An original equipment manufacturer for the hospitality industry’s top hotels, consumer digital signage, and airline seatback video players, Enseo became a full-service hospitality integrator in 2013, delivering brand customization. 55% abandon purchases, 50% switch brands, and 39% cancel subscriptions when confronted with digital issues.

Consumer 52

Consumer Retail Travel Branding 52

Hospitality Tech

JUNE 9, 2025

6/5/2025 One Bad Click Could Cost You the Booking Conviva’s 2025 State of Digital Experience Report highlights how widespread poor digital experiences are driving significant consumer frustration and revenue loss across industries. 55% abandon purchases, 50% switch brands, and 39% cancel subscriptions when confronted with digital issues.

Operations 52

Operations Management Consumer Branding 52

Cloudbeds

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Consider booking patterns, cancellation rates, average length of stay, guest preferences for room amenities or dietary restrictions, website and app metrics, competitor rates, and market trends—the list goes on.

Upsell 105

Upsell Occupancy Revenue Management Revenue 105

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

World Tourism Day 2022: SiteMinder launches annual Changing Traveller Report, the largest accommodation-specific traveller survey globally. The Digital Influence Trend: Right now, travellers are the most winnable consumers on earth. The Bleisure Trend: Working travellers want the hotel of the future, today.

Accommodation 98

Accommodation Travel Intent Cancellation 98

Hospitality Tech

JUNE 9, 2025

6/5/2025 One Bad Click Could Cost You the Booking Conviva’s 2025 State of Digital Experience Report highlights how widespread poor digital experiences are driving significant consumer frustration and revenue loss across industries. 55% abandon purchases, 50% switch brands, and 39% cancel subscriptions when confronted with digital issues.

Consumer 52

Consumer Branding Hotels Operations 52

Hotel Speak

MAY 25, 2023

But it’s an industry that never stays static; it evolves and adapts to the changing demands of travelers and the global scene. With an exciting future unfolding, this article aims to explore the trends and predictions shaping the future of travel and hospitality.

Travel 105

Travel Hospitality Services Operations 105

Hotelogix

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Studies show that hotels lose up to 20% of their annual revenue to chargebacks caused by guest disputes, unclear cancellation policies, and OTA-related miscommunication. Unclear Policies: Guests may not understand cancellation fees or extra charges. Chargebacks are recurring in the hotel industry, costing hotels time and money.

Revenue 40

Revenue Cancellation OTA Hotels 40

Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

By Rohith Kori Recent media reports show that the recent global IT breakdown caused widespread disruption to travel plans, impacting both travelers and industry professionals. It was also reported that Delta Airlines canceled more than 4,800 flights since the outage happened. This presents several significant challenges.

Cancellation 104

Cancellation Revenue Hotels Travel 104

Hotel Speak

JUNE 11, 2024

New consumer preferences and habits have emerged in the first half of 2024 in an Asia Pacific tourism sector which is recovering from the pandemic years in an uneven manner. AI needs to be used responsibly and carefully as a travel enabler, said Ms Bremner. Those trends have since evolved.

Tourism 110

Tourism Forecasting Consumer Cancellation 110

MediaBoom

APRIL 5, 2024

Did you know that nearly 70% of travelers turn to search engines when planning their trips. With this in mind, understanding the full impact of travel marketing has never been more essential. Travel marketing targets potential tourists by promoting unique destinations, accommodations, and services through digital channels.

Marketing Strategy 89

Marketing Strategy Marketing Market Travel 89

Hotel Speak

JUNE 6, 2023

The world of travel and hospitality has always been at the mercy of change. As travelers become savvier, they’re looking for more than just a place to stay — they want a truly memorable experience. Meanwhile, AI-powered bots are helping travelers navigate complex processes like flight cancellations and refunds with ease.

Hospitality 101

Hospitality Accommodation Travel Tourism 101

Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

by Frank Pitsikalis Travel disruptions have always presented significant challenges for both travelers and hoteliers. Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes or severe snowstorms, can ground flights and strand travelers. Unexpected and uncontrollable external events abound.

Travel 52

Travel Cancellation Scale Accommodation 52

TravelNet

JULY 20, 2023

Listing your short-term rentals on Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) can amplify your visibility and attract potential guests, a phenomenon known as the Billboard Effect. In contrast, Vrbo’s are based on the number of accepted bookings, host cancellations, conversion rate, and review score. Cancellations—yours and theirs.

OTA 98

OTA Cancellation Branding Shopping 98

Q4Launch

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The travel industry is constantly changing, especially since the pandemic began in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic turned the travel and tourism industry upside down in the United States. Luckily, travel is now trending up, but not without some new travel industry trends. Begin by requesting a free Google Analytics Analysis.

Travel 52

Travel Cancellation Business Marketing 52

STAAH

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Goodbye bland travel experiences. Modern travellers are redefining what hospitality looks like in 2023 and beyond. Hot off the press, Booking.com revealed what modern travellers are seeking – it’s not just another holiday. A large section of travellers are seeking to get away from the grips of technology and closer to nature.

Hospitality 98

Hospitality OTA Travel Cancellation 98

Amadeus Hospitality

JUNE 6, 2023

June 6, 2023 – The pandemic raised awareness to the criticality of trip insurance – giving travelers peace of mind to leave home knowing they would not be expensively stranded if the unthinkable were to happen. Travel protection was a must have during the height of COVID-19 and remains important now as traveler confidence returns.

Travel 52

Travel Ancillary Revenue Cancellation Events 52

Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. 2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. Mountain Travel Symposium.

Hospitality 158

Hospitality Events Tourism Business 158

Hotel Speak

JANUARY 25, 2024

The battle for direct bookings has entered a new phase as online travel agents (OTAs) ramp up efforts to establish ownership of hotel guests and their booking journeys, a new report from hospitality technology specialist SHR Group reveals. from $0.16 The impact on Metasearch is even more stark, more than doubling from $0.21

OTA 110

OTA Cost Per Click Hotels Cancellation 110

AskSuite

JUNE 9, 2025

As competition intensifies and travelers become more selective, data analytics in the hospitality industry and AI are no longer buzzwords, but operational imperatives. This synergy allows hotel teams to shift from generic responses to personalized, data-driven engagement that moves travelers further down the booking funnel.

Operations 52

Operations Hospitality Upsell Sales 52

Hotel Speak

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Commentators have been predicting this for a while, citing the comedown of post-Covid ‘revenge travel’ and inflationary pressures ( PwC ). Good weather can lead to a sudden spike in bookings, while poor weather can result in cancellations and slower demand. But added to this is the fact consumer spending has tightened.

Marketing 104

Marketing Market Hotels Forecasting 104

Fuel Travel

JULY 24, 2023

Thank the consumer for subscribing and provide a clear path to navigate different areas of your website they may want to browse. These rules can include stay dates, number of children, canceled reservations, booked dates, and more. Hotel emails examples and strategies of triggered emails include: 1.

Email Marketing 77

Email Marketing Marketing Market Consumer 77

Inn Quest

JUNE 6, 2023

When it comes to the future of online travel agencies (OTAs) and their role in the hospitality industry, there are a few key trends and factors to consider. As technology continues to advance, the future of online travel agencies looks promising, with several key trends reshaping their role in the hospitality industry.

OTA 52

OTA Hospitality Cancellation Consumer 52

BCV

APRIL 6, 2021

With ongoing vaccination rollouts and warmer temperatures quickly approaching, many consumers are becoming energized to travel once again. Given this enthusiasm, hotels have a unique opportunity to tap into evolving consumer behaviors to authentically and effectively reach desired target audiences and create lasting ROI.

ROI 52

ROI Consumer Travel Marketing 52

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Guests can easily research and book travel from their smartphones, making mobile bookings incredibly convenient. For the hotel and travel market , smartphones present a captive audience looking to escape the mundane routine of the everyday. What are mobile bookings? That’s the magic of mobile bookings. Half of all U.S.

Hotels 105

Hotels Travel Revenue Consumer 105

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 10, 2024

What is corporate travel management? Corporate travel management (CTM) is a service that organises and coordinates travel for businesses. CTM aims to reduce travel-related admin, improve travel efficiency, and streamline expenses. What are corporate travel managers?

Management 52

Management Travel Hotels Business 52

Hotelogix

MAY 1, 2025

In today’s digital-first hospitality environment, OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) play a major role in how guests discover and book stays. Expedia is one of the largest online travel agencies in the world, offering hotel bookings, flights, car rentals, and vacation packages through its platform Expedia.com. What is Expedia?

Travel 45

Travel OTA Hotels Cancellation 45

Cloudbeds

APRIL 24, 2023

The world is going digital, making it easier for consumers to book travel and make payments. For owners and operators of independent lodging businesses, credit card fraud is not only time-consuming and costly, but it can also damage traveler trust, guest loyalty , and online reputation.

Hotels 98

Hotels Cancellation Consumer Operations 98

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

When travelers make a hotel reservation, they expect a seamless experience , or they may decide to stay elsewhere. For hotels, meeting this expectation means moving away from manual processes and investing in booking software that allows travelers to book a room when they want on the channel of their choice. Generate more revenue.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Hotels Revenue Operations 98

Cloudbeds

APRIL 24, 2023

The world is going digital, making it easier for consumers to book travel and make payments. For owners and operators of independent lodging businesses, credit card fraud is not only time-consuming and costly, but it can also damage traveler trust, guest loyalty , and online reputation.

Hotels 92

Hotels Cancellation Consumer Operations 92

Clock Software Hospitality

OCTOBER 27, 2020

There are many speculations that suggest a wave of guest travel demand being unleashed upon the industry as guests spring at the opportunity to move about and live their lives without social distancing restrictions. How Has Consumer Attitude to Travel Changed? Guests are weary of the idea of travel.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Cancellation Occupancy Revenue 52

SiteMinder

JULY 13, 2024

It involves the use of data and analytics to help you keep track of supply and demand so you can make predictions on consumer behaviour. Many businesses where consumers spend money have varying prices based on demand, supply and shifts in costs. Factors to consider may be: How are travellers behaving in the current landscape?

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Revenue Management OTA 98

Amadeus Hospitality

JUNE 20, 2023

Originally published to PhocusWire Exploring today’s traveler expectations as catalysts for change and how the hospitality industry can adapt in the coming years to deliver more seamless journeys Data paints a positive picture for the year ahead in the global hospitality market. Here’s how.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Travel Revenue Occupancy 52

Inn Quest

MAY 11, 2023

With travel restrictions lifted, hotels are gearing up to welcome guests again. With the rise of alternative accommodations and online travel agencies, hotels need to adopt new strategies to attract customers and increase revenue. Positive word-of-mouth advertising can also help improve their reputation and bring more guests.

Revenue 88

Revenue Occupancy Hotels Marketing 88

TravelNet

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Introduction Hopper is an award winning OTA with over 80M captive users in North America and was the most downloaded travel app in 2021. Hopper is an award winning OTA with over 80M captive users in North America and was the most downloaded travel app in 2021. Their Homes/Vacation Rental marketplace launched in Jan 2022.

OTA 52

OTA Cancellation Management Travel 52

SiteMinder

JUNE 12, 2024

This can involve overbooking strategies to account for last-minute cancellations or no-shows. Distribution Management : Overseeing the various channels through which rooms are sold, such as direct bookings, online travel agencies (OTAs), or traditional travel agents. in one day, week, or month.

Yield Management 98

Yield Management Management Revenue Management Revenue 98

Boutique Hotel News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

American inbound travellers to the UK have increased, and MICE business has been phenomenal. The consumer is paying more attention to the smaller details, and greater effort is required to monitor reviews in terms of managing responses and quality. Luxury hotels have performed incredibly well, as have economy.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Real Estate Events Hotels 52