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 104

Tourism Travel Accommodation OTA 104

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 52

Resorts Tourism Fair Share Operations 52

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.

Travel 102

Travel Average Length of Stay Average Daily Rate Global Distribution System 102

SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Almost one in five hotel rooms booked online are cancelled prior to travel. In other news: By 2030, China will be the largest outbound tourism group with 126 million trips. By 2026, travel and tourism is expected to support 370 million jobs , equal to one in nine jobs globally. of US tourism spend in 2022.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Cancellation OTA Tourism 52

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 52

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

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 59

Travel Cancellation Intent Closing 59

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.

Travel 52

Travel Accommodation Tourism Hotels 52

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 52

OTA Hospitality Cancellation Consumer 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.

Hospitality 158

Hospitality Events Tourism Business 158

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 52

Travel Cancellation Market Marketing 52

SiteMinder

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Hotel statistics may include occupancy rates, revenue figures, guest statistics, cancellation rates, booking channel statistics and more. The average cancellation rate is 20%. Hotels and tourism typically make up 10% of worldwide GDP. Airbnb is quickly becoming a mainstay for hotels who want to drive additional revenue.

Occupancy 59

Occupancy Hotels Average Length of Stay Revenue 59

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.

Travel 99

Travel Hospitality Operations Services 99

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 94

Accommodation Travel Intent Cancellation 94

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 102

Revenue Hotels Services Cancellation 102

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Other popular channels with travellers include: TripAdvisor – Aggregates reviews for hotels, restaurants and tourism activities. Look at which channels are bringing in the most bookings and revenue, which have the longest lengths of stay, which have the highest cancellation rates, which packages are succeeding, and more.

Global Distribution System 59

Global Distribution System OTA Revenue Hotels 59

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 290

Cancellation Operations Travel Tourism 290

Little Hotelier

JUNE 21, 2023

This can be in regards to a whole range of factors, such as your: Customer service Check-in/check-out processes Payment and cancellation policies Amenities Food and beverage Room quality Accuracy of your descriptions Regardless of whether the customer is right or wrong in your view, their review matters.

Management 59

Management Cancellation Services Travel 59

Hotel Business

DECEMBER 23, 2022

This included long waits (29%), poor customer service (29%) and lost money due to canceled/disrupted plans (29%). The world’s population has spent billions on hotels, cruises, vacation rentals and package holidays every year, and worldwide travel and tourism revenues are forecasted to reach $716.8

Travel 59

Travel Cancellation Revenue Forecasting 59

Hotel Business

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The travel industry is already responding fast with tech-enabled flexible services, giving travelers the option to cancel, change plans and buy now, pay later at the press of a button.

Travel 114

Travel Accommodation Tourism Closing 114

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.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Travel Occupancy Revenue 52

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

Cancellation 246

Cancellation Tourism 246

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 246

Travel Cancellation Tourism 246

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

From food and beverage to travel and tourism, any role within the hospitality sector requires providing a service to customers. Travel and Tourism Tourism is different from hospitality as travel functions as a catalyst for people to spend more money on hospitality services.

Operations 59

Operations Management OTA Hotels 59

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

From food and beverage to travel and tourism, any role within the hospitality sector requires providing a service to customers. Travel and Tourism Tourism is different from hospitality as travel functions as a catalyst for people to spend more money on hospitality services.

Operations 52

Operations Management OTA Hotels 52

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.

Cancellation 52

Cancellation Hotels OTA Travel 52

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 10, 2022

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. Europe – HotelStarts Union. United Kingdom – AA Hotel and Hospitality Services. USA – American Automobile Association.

Motels 52

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. What do tourism marketers do?

Marketing Strategy 79

Marketing Strategy Market Marketing Travel 79

eZee Absolute

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

While that has affected all industries, it takes a huge portion of the issues and challenges faced by the tourism and hospitality industry. Canceled reservations, indefinite lockdowns, and shutdown hotels; this was probably the worst hit times for the tourism and hospitality industry.

Hotels 98

Hotels Hiring Services Market 98

BCV

AUGUST 19, 2020

As the leisure traveler would lead the recovery, the key driver for hotels would not be price but experience, health, safety, and flexibility in handling cancellations.

ROI 52

ROI Digital Marketing Market Marketing 52

Little Hotelier

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Hospitality and tourism are exciting, alluring, industries. Website and marketing Tourism and hospitality are competitive industries – you can’t expect customers to just roll on in from the get-go. And a hostel is one of the simplest and most enjoyable forms of accommodation you can provide.

OTA 52

OTA Business Hiring Market 52

Xotels

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Sell and promote reservation services, answer customer questions, and support reservation amendments or cancellations. Opting for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Hotel Management, Tourism, Business Administration, or Economic Studies is often the preferred route.

Management 40

Management Revenue Management Hotels Operations 40

Xotels

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Sell and promote reservation services, answer customer questions, and support reservation amendments or cancellations. Opting for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Hotel Management, Tourism, Business Administration, or Economic Studies is often the preferred route.

Management 40

Management Revenue Management Hotels Operations 40

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 72

Hospitality Accommodation Travel Tourism 72