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Coronation fortnight to deliver £200m+ boost to UK tourism

Boutique Hotel News

UK: The UK’s travel and tourism sector is expected to see a boost of more than £200 million as a result of King Charles III’s Coronation weekend [6-8 May] and fortnight around those dates, as consumers travel across the country to celebrate with friends and millions across the UK make the journey to London to catch a glimpse of the historic event.

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Is Calculating Price Sensitivity Too Difficult for Hotels?

Revenue Hub

Talk to any hotel operator about empty rooms, and you’ll likely hear about price sensitivity. What if the relentless focus on price is causing more harm than good? If you think you know all there is to know about price sensitivity, prepare to think again.

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OTA & Direct Booking: Finding The Right Balance

STAAH

Finding the right balance between OTAs and direct bookings is a crucial strategy for hotels and accommodation providers for success. On one side, you have OTAs (online travel agents) that are vital distribution partners to liquidate unsold inventory and put heads in beds. Hence, the turn to optimising direct bookings.

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Tourism trends: Domestic and international tourist market

SiteMinder

What are tourism trends? Tourism trends reflect evolving patterns and preferences in travel, influenced by factors such as technological advancements, socio-economic shifts, and changing consumer behaviours. Table of contents Why keep up with new trends in tourism?

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Daish Holidays sees 44% increase in January bookings

Hotel Owner

Daish Holidays has announced that it has seen a 44% increase in January bookings compared with the same period last year. We offer a great choice of accommodation at some of the UK’s best locations with great entertainment, all at value for money prices – the ideal combination in the current economic climate.”

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Convert Guests Along Booking Journey With Cross Device Campaign

Revenue Hub

In 2022, 68% of travel and tourism sales were made online. As travel purchasing happens predominantly online, there is also more information readily available. NB: This is an article from Hotelchamp As a result, the variety of choices for travel consumers has increased significantly. What was the hotel’s goal?

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The rise of staycations: how UK hotels can capitalise on domestic tourism

Hotel Owner

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.