Hospitality Today

JULY 3, 2025

Advice: Booking directly can lead to better upgrades, room selection, and smoother customer service for cancellations or problems. Book directly with the hotel: Often, third-party sites (Expedia, Booking.com, etc.) must match prices available on the hotel’s own website due to rate parity.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 22, 2025

The accelerating rise of the experience economy “The overarching story for the travel industry is one of success, accentuated by resilience,” says Sean Morgan, Head of Travel Industry Research at Tourism Economics. Recent data on global tourism arrivals align with this trend.

Revenue

Hospitality Today

JUNE 24, 2025

International tourism declining : Canadian travel to the US dropped nearly 25% in May year-over-year; arrivals from France and Germany also fell. Vacation “trade-down” trend : Travelers aren’t cancelling vacations but opting for closer, shorter, and cheaper alternatives like road trips and campgrounds.

Travel

Hotelogix

APRIL 4, 2025

AI handles booking changes and cancellations quickly, making the process smooth. 👉 Read Also - The Future of Hotel Tech: Top Trends You Need to Know Chatbots and Virtual Assistants Some hotels use facial recognition combined with AI to create an entirely touchless check-in experience.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 23, 2025

But many are opting for flexible bookings, safer seasons, or backup plans rather than canceling trips entirely. Skift Take: Only a third of travelers actively avoided destinations due to extreme weather. Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 20, 2024

Skift Take: Jordan's tourism sector has actually grown year-on-year, but the situation is far from perfect. Josh Corder Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JUNE 23, 2025

Qatar, a major transit hub with 80% of airport passengers connecting, faces significant operational challenges and potential impacts on its growing tourism sector. The move has led to significant flight disruptions, with airlines canceling or diverting routes to the Middle East. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

Subscribe Airlines Airlines Cancel Flights and Divert Routes as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates Meghna Maharishi June 17th, 2025 at 1:16 PM EDT Photo Credit: An Emirates Airbus A380-800. Vincenzo Pace / Vincenzo Pace Skift Take The latest set of cancellations come as airlines had started to resume flights to the region.

Cancellation

Skift Blog

AUGUST 9, 2024

Skift Take: Taylor Swift is so influential that a destination can still get a tourism boost even when she doesn't perform. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 7, 2024

The Federal and Queensland State government initiative includes discounted airfares and accommodation which is expected to boost business for local tourism operators. The post Government steps in to drive return of tourism to Far North Queensland following Cyclone Jasper appeared first on Hotel Management.

Tourism

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

Cancellation

Skift Blog

JUNE 23, 2025

As the conflict between Israel and Iran intensified last week, airlines around the world canceled flights to the region. Busbud + Skift | 4 weeks ago Sponsored Tourism India’s Tourism Market Set to Hit $38 Billion by 2033: What’s Fueling the Surge? Airlines Sector Stock Index Performance Year-to-Date What am I looking at?

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Skift Blog

JULY 17, 2025

Skift Take: The U.S. isn’t sugarcoating its rules for Indian visitors, and it’s making that crystal clear. Will these warnings spook aspiring travelers, or just remind them to play by the book? Read the Complete Story On Skift

Cancellation

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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Skift Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

After all, India is the archipelago's biggest tourism source market. Skift Take: The #BoycottMaldives movement, fueled by a diplomatic dispute, should be of concern for the Maldivian government. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

Tourism

Hospitality Today

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The economic impact could be a severe blow to US tourism, potentially causing long-term damage to key states that rely on Canadian visitors

Cancellation

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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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. Could AI bots replace tourism forecasters in universities? “We PATA will release its mid-year tourism forecast reports on 39 Asia Pacific destinations on 25 June.

Tourism

SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This article will take you through the state of play, the opportunity for your business, and the actions you need to take to capitalise on the return of the world’s largest tourism segment. Thailand, for example , is one destination that projects Chinese tourism in 2023 will actually exceed 2019 levels.

Tourism

Hotelogix

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Saudi Arabia's decision to eliminate hotel licensing fees demonstrates its commitment to boosting tourism and reducing operational costs for hospitality providers. With the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative driving economic diversification and tourism development, the hospitality sector is expected to experience a surge in demand.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

SiteMinder’s new Hotel Booking Trends report, a hotel commerce data analysis of more than 36,000 hotels and 450+ connected booking integrations, has revealed travelers booked their trips on average eight days earlier, and canceled their bookings 17% less year-on-year in 2022, despite a 24% increase in the average daily hotel room rate.

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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.

Hospitality

Hotel News Resource

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Industry - Social media posts reveal a surge in trip cancellations and Canadians' shift towards domestic tourism. Article - Canadians Shift Travel Plans Amid Tariff Threats: An Impending Blow to U.S.

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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.

Hospitality

eZee Absolute

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Situated in the bustling tourism hub of Goa, the competition was fierce year-round. Increased Bookings and Revenue: eZee’s reservation management system eliminated the chaos of overbookings and cancellations, leading to increased bookings and improved revenue.

Resorts

STAAH

JUNE 11, 2024

A smart booking engine such as SwiftBook can help you make optimised decisions via dynamic pricing as well as offer discounts, loyalty programmes, free amenities or flexible cancellation policies for guests who book directly. Invest in marketing: Use meta search engines, SEO and SEM to attract direct traffic to your website.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 18, 2023

Skift Take: Vrbo risks a host backlash but is doing the right thing for guests. As opposed to the articulated policies, how this all works out in practice is another matter. Dennis Schaal Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JULY 11, 2023

Skift Take: The travel boom this summer doesn't actually mean the travel industry still isn't facing challenges, and here's a look at some factors that have complicated travel for millions of people. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

Travel

Little Hotelier

JUNE 29, 2023

Trustworthiness is a key resource in the tourism game, and booking through Expedia means that guests get 24/7 support to work through any issues. Once they hit “search”, Expedia spits out a long list of available listings, along with details about pricing, ratings, amenities, cancellation policies, and so on. Trustworthiness.

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Hotel Speak

MAY 25, 2023

Experience and Personalization The age of mass-market tourism is waning, and the era of personalized experiences is here. To accommodate the changing travel plans of guests, most hotels now offer flexible booking and cancellation policies. It’s an all-encompassing approach to a more responsible and sustainable travel experience.

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

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.

Accommodation

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.

Average Length of Stay

Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The health and recovery of the Asian travel segment is paramount to the overall vitality of the global tourism marketplace, so the world is undoubtedly keeping a close eye on this audience’s intent to travel,” said Cees Bosselaar, managing director, Europe, MMGY Travel Intelligence.

Travel

Q4Launch

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic turned the travel and tourism industry upside down in the United States. Flexible Cancellation Policies While the travel industry is turning a corner amid the pandemic, we’re still seeing some COVID-19-related travel roadblocks. You may be wondering about the best way to promote booking direct for your business.

Travel

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Reservation cancellation fees These are charged when guests cancel their bookings, especially if done at the last minute. They help mitigate the revenue loss from unsold rooms and encourage responsible booking behaviour. But for hotels and accommodation providers across the globe, they are becoming an increasingly vital revenue stream.

Revenue

Inn Quest

JUNE 6, 2023

As travel restrictions and lockdowns have forced many travellers to cancel or postpone their plans, OTAs have had to adjust their strategies and offerings to remain relevant. This could involve working with hotels and resorts to promote sustainable practices and supporting local communities through responsible tourism initiatives.

OTA

Hotel Management

MAY 22, 2024

They want the quick getaways or staycations – and Wotif is able to do that – but at the same time, they want that long-haul customer who is going to travel long, spend more, stay longer, fewer cancellation rates, and so on and so forth. We have the ability to give our partners the best of both.

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