Skift Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Skift Take: Tour operators are trying to be sensitive to the war conditions currently underway in Israel. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Cancellation Operations Travel Tourism 283

Hotel Speak

MAY 25, 2023

Over the past years, we’ve seen dramatic shifts in the way the hospitality industry operates. Be it that your company offers the cheapest weekly rate hotels or large-scale exclusive operations, these changes are not random; they are reflective of larger global trends and shifts in consumer behavior, technology, and sustainability.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

SiteMinder’s new Hotel Booking Trends report, the only hotel commerce data analysis of more than 35,000 hotels and 450+ connected booking integrations, has revealed travellers booked their trips on average eight days earlier, and cancelled their bookings 17% less year-on-year in 2022, despite a 24% increase in the average daily hotel room rate.

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Average Length of Stay Average Daily Rate Travel Global Distribution System 52

Q4Launch

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic turned the travel and tourism industry upside down in the United States. Suddenly, air travel ceased, businesses limited operations, and local governments implemented travel restrictions or bans, forcing lodging owners to improvise on how to keep their businesses alive. That’s where Q4Launch comes in!

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Travel Cancellation Market Marketing 52

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Travel statistics refer to data and information related to various aspects of the travel industry, such as travel trends, traveller behaviour, tourism spending, accommodation metrics, and more. 67% of families say that they now check cancellation policies when making travel arrangements and 47% say they now buy travel insurance.

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Travel Accommodation Tourism Hotels 52

Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. Exchanges focus around meeting face-to-face with a wide array of vendors, buyers, and mountain tourism suppliers from around the world. MTS is broken down into two main components: The Exchanges and the Forum.

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Hospitality Events Tourism Business 158

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

While hotel fees can be powerful secondary revenue generators or a useful tool to mitigate additional operational costs, there is an art to applying them effectively. Reservation cancellation fees These are charged when guests cancel their bookings, especially if done at the last minute.

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Revenue Hotels Services Cancellation 105

Amadeus Hospitality

JUNE 20, 2023

With continued demand for leisure travel and the reopening of China to tourism after several years, global hotel occupancy is on the upswing in 2023, with many markets surpassing pre-pandemic occupancy levels according to Amadeus Demand360 ® data.

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Hospitality Travel Occupancy Revenue 52

eZee Absolute

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Operational issues Challenge There are countless operational challenges in the hotel industry. Ranging from reservations management, attending to guests, performing all front office operations , maintaining cleanliness in hotel rooms and premises, and more. This way, you can easily avoid challenges in housekeeping operations.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Although plenty of new-build hotels operate across Europe, many hotels are also located in older buildings which come with certain limitations. There’s no one government-approved rating system for hotels, but popular and commonly used regulators across the world include: Australia – Quality Tourism Australia. Free cancellations.

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Motels Hotels Services Travel 52

MediaBoom

APRIL 5, 2024

By engaging these potential travelers during their research phase, travel marketing effectively drives interest, bookings, and revenue for the tourism industry, making it a critical strategy for businesses looking to capitalize on digital consumer behavior. Are you aiming to engage those ready to discover new destinations?

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Marketing Strategy Market Marketing Travel 83

Xotels

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Did you, for example, know hotels are not just managed by one party but typically have many different players involved in operating the hotel? Hotel management can be defined as a complete set of activities, strategies, and practices that are implemented to efficiently oversee the day-to-day operations of a hotel or any lodging establishment.

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Xotels

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Did you, for example, know hotels are not just managed by one party but typically have many different players involved in operating the hotel? Hotel management can be defined as a complete set of activities, strategies, and practices that are implemented to efficiently oversee the day-to-day operations of a hotel or any lodging establishment.

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Management Revenue Management Hotels Operations 40

Little Hotelier

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Hospitality and tourism are exciting, alluring, industries. Develop your hostel standard operating procedures (SOPs). Website and marketing Tourism and hospitality are competitive industries – you can’t expect customers to just roll on in from the get-go. Price up any outsourced services, such as cleaning, gardening and laundry.

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OTA Business Hiring Market 52

Hotel Speak

JUNE 6, 2023

Meanwhile, AI-powered bots are helping travelers navigate complex processes like flight cancellations and refunds with ease. Health and Wellness Tourism The demand for health and wellness travel has risen exponentially. This shift has led to an increase in local immersion, adventure tourism, and gastronomic experiences.

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