SiteMinder

JUNE 28, 2023

Bangkok, Thailand – New figures from SiteMinder, Meituan and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reveal that over 1.3 million of the 11 million-plus international travellers to Thailand have this year arrived from China. SiteMinder, Meituan and the Tourism Authority of Thailand join forces at the JW Marriot Hotel in Bangkok.

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Revenue Hub

JUNE 4, 2024

We are now well into the third quarter of 2024, and the business travel industry is poised for considerable growth. As I travel around the country and internationally, I have noticed an uptick in people traveling for business in most airports that I have frequented. billion in 2022.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Sydney, Australia – Newly released data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, highlights the increase in outbound reservation volumes from mainland China following the country’s relaxation of travel restrictions on January 8.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Many parts of the world are excited about the prospect of travellers from mainland China returning to their shores but, while your hotel can certainly benefit from the opportunity, there are no simple answers when it comes to planning and preparing for this. It also allowed citizens to travel during the Lunar New Year celebrations.

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Les Roches

JANUARY 16, 2024

Doesn’t it sound appealing to transform your tourism business from a small-scale endeavor that struggles for attention into an enterprise that is sought after, thriving and successful? What is tourism marketing? Essentially, any technique that encourages travelers to choose one particular destination over others.

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Revenue Hub

JULY 28, 2023

Travel demand is looking strong since June up until September 2023, with recent analysis showing pickup of 23% in June 2023 vs June 2022. Spain’s tourism minister , Héctor Gómez, has called it “a historic summer for tourism,” with 8.2 Generally speaking, summer 2023 is going well for hotels so far.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

What are Chinese travellers? Chinese travellers are individuals residing in China who travel domestically within their country or internationally to various destinations around the world. Table of contents Why should you capture the attention of Chinese travellers?

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Revenue Hub

JUNE 28, 2023

The recovery of business travel and the evolution of bleisure travel globally highlights the importance of adapting to changing travel trends. This adaptability allows hotels to stay relevant and appeal to the evolving preferences of modern travelers. There have been regional gains across the board.

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Revenue Hub

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Valued at $720 billion in 2019, wellness tourism’s economy is transforming nearly every aspect of travel. As we emerge from the pandemic, the Global Wellness Institute predicts an explosive annual growth of +21% in wellness tourism. In need of a little reminder of what wellness tourism is? Comwell Borupgaard.

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Hotel Owner

MAY 20, 2024

The staycation trend has seen an unprecedented surge in popularity, particularly in the wake of global events that have restricted international travel, particularly due to the covid-19 pandemic. The appeal lies in the convenience, reduced travel costs, and the opportunity to explore local attractions that might otherwise be overlooked.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 15, 2023

What are booking channels? Booking channels are platforms by which your hotel can accept reservations online or offline. Examples of booking channels include your own website, online travel agents like Booking.com, metasearch sites like Google, traditional travel agencies, global distribution systems (GDS), and more.

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Les Roches

MARCH 11, 2024

From arranging flights and accommodations to recommending destinations and activities, travel consultants offer valuable expertise and personalized service to meet the diverse needs and preferences of travelers. What does a travel consultant do?

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Les Roches

AUGUST 10, 2023

If you’re passionate about creating great guest and customer experiences, the hospitality and tourism industry offers many exciting career opportunities. Hospitality and tourism is a booming area with great opportunities to progress or move into more niche areas. What is the tourism industry? What is the hospitality industry?

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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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Revenue Hub

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Direct bookings have the potential to overtake OTA bookings. In 2023, direct bookings are expected to surpass OTA bookings — they’re projected to account for 51% of all bookings. This is highly favorable for you, because OTAs often limit how you’re able to communicate with your guests.

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STAAH

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Clearly, the tourism and hospitality industry saw some positive growth. 8 Essential reasons to Optimize your Hotel’s Booking Engine A hotel booking engine is a crucial tool for hotels and accommodation providers in today’s time. It has been a great year when the hospitality industry saw a boom.

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Revenue Hub

MARCH 22, 2024

Let’s dive in and check out these free tools that make social media management a breeze, expand your reach, help you create and organize content, and strengthen communication with customers. It’s also essential for Google’s free booking links (keep reading). Many of these tools can even save you time in the long run! And the best part?

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 23, 2022

HSMAI’s 2022 Top 25 Extraordinary Minds not only adapted to the post-COVID travel environment, but anticipated and capitalized on the market shifts—some of them almost imperceptible—accompanying the pandemic. Shane Brossard – chief marketing officer, Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Gilbert, president/CEO, HSMAI.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 22, 2023

Barcelona, Spain – New data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, suggests Spain’s hotel sector could be facing a historic summer of bookings. Hotel booking volumes in Spain are currently 17 percent higher than at the beginning of summer 2019, when the country experienced its biggest year of tourism to date.

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eZee Absolute

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This eco-friendly haven has been a tranquil retreat for travelers seeking a perfect blend of serenity and comfort. Situated in the bustling tourism hub of Goa, the competition was fierce year-round. With a more efficient booking process, the resort achieved higher occupancy rates and a substantial boost in income.

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Boutique Hotel News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

While not without controversy, Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup is a significant milestone on its journey to becoming a premier league tourism destination. Berthold Trenkel, COO of Qatar Tourism, says: “2022 has been an extraordinary year in Qatar with so many major new hotel and tourism openings. per cent), UK (8.47

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

HotelPlanner, a hotel booking engine and travel technology platform, has revealed its top 10 travel trends of 2023. The traveler mindset in 2023 will be to book that well-deserved adventure to a new city, dream resort, or a new corner of the world, said Tim Hentschel, cofounder/CEO, HotelPlanner.

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Hotel Owner

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

With 2023 already consigned to history as the year of tourism recovery, the hospitality industry – starting in 2024 – now finds itself facing a scenario where actors who began making waves a few years ago are now consolidating their positions. Technology is, ultimately, the only path to survive and stand out in the tourism sector.

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eZee Absolute

MAY 9, 2023

They are also known for being more tech-savvy, socially conscious and having unique preferences when it comes to travel and hospitality experiences. I’ll be sharing some of the best tips you can implement to create the perfect stay for Gen Z travellers. 9 Tips for Hotels to Create the Perfect Stay for Gen Z Travellers 1.

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STAAH

MAY 9, 2023

As the needs and preferences of travellers change, hotels must adapt to meet these demands to increase their occupancy rates and revenue. Sustainability Hospitality & Eco-Tourism These days, Sustainable Hospitality and eco-friendly practices are becoming the norm. STAAH’s Hotel Booking engine is a prime example of this technology.

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Hotel Owner

JUNE 30, 2023

Modern travellers seek enhanced personalised experiences and seamless technology integration. Hotels can invest in technology such as mobile check-in/out, digital concierge services, and personalised communication channels to provide a better customer experience.

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STAAH

AUGUST 22, 2023

With a little creativity and lots of data and insights, low occupancy periods can be more efficiently managed Low occupancy is largely driven by seasonality with off-peak times being marked by fewer bookings and even lower forward bookings. Or you can entice weekend travellers to stay an extra day with a sweeter mid-week deal?

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

With almost 10 percent of the world’s total gross domestic product (GDP) and employing over 255 million people, it is no surprise that the travel and tourism industry is one of the most important sectors to drive employment. Effective communication in the hotel industry starts with active listening.

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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. Using SiteMinder’s booking engine as an example, you can enter extras and charges for many different scenarios.

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Revenue Hub

JULY 24, 2023

The demand for hotel accommodations is closely linked to the demand for travel to a specific destination. NB: This is an article from Demand Calendar Factors such as the destination’s appeal for tourism, business events, cultural festivals, and other attractions are the primary drivers of the demand for overnight stays.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

There are always new strategies, traveller preferences, or industry technologies emerging to keep track of. From food and beverage to travel and tourism, any role within the hospitality sector requires providing a service to customers. This can include business people, long-stay travellers, budget travellers and backpackers.

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Les Roches

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This surge in tourism has significantly bolstered the hospitality sector, creating a wealth of opportunities for those aspiring to build a career in this dynamic industry. Dynamic work environment: the city is a hub for business tourism, leisure travelers and international events, leading to a consistently high occupancy rate.

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Revenue Hub

JULY 11, 2023

Even though travelers are more price sensitive, they expect an exceptional travel experience and top-notch service from properties of any type or size. Additionally, when it comes to communication, travelers prefer to be contacted through different messaging channels like WhatsApp and Messenger for convenience.

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Serviced Apartments

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Some of the key points emerging from a series of panel discussions included: • Many sections of the business travel market are thriving. Accommodation rates continue to be high and travel buyers need to recognise that the keen rates they were enjoying in 2020/2021 are really a thing of the past. Travel is a cost of doing business.

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Social Hospitality

MARCH 15, 2024

Crafting an engaging sustainability narrative for your business is key to communicating your efforts to your target audience. Crafting your sustainability narrative in a clear and engaging way can help you more effectively communicate to your customers that you share their priorities, potentially influencing bookings.

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The travel industry is a massive target for newer, smarter, more automated, personalised, and predictive processes. In fact, as progress continues, tourism could be a world leader for cutting-edge technology and advanced AI. There are some apps specific to travel too, like ‘Lola’ and ‘Pana’.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

There are always new strategies, traveller preferences, or industry technologies emerging to keep track of. From food and beverage to travel and tourism, any role within the hospitality sector requires providing a service to customers. This can include business people, long-stay travellers, budget travellers and backpackers.

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