In a strategy seen as an offensive move against Google Trips, Facebook has launched city guides of its own, and gone one step further by adding the option of booking a hotel restaurant or tour. The feature enables users to book their hotel room or make reservations in select cities directly through the app via a Book Now button.
Expedia’s Annual Beach Vacation Trends for 2017
Expedia.com¨ released the results of the 2017 Expedia¨ Flip Flop Report1, a global study that explores cultural differences in beach attitudes and behaviors across 17 countries from around the globe.
Quinta do LagoÕs picnic in the park will give local childrenÕs charities a boost
Quinta do Lago, regarded as one of EuropeÕs leading golf and leisure destination, will be giving back to the local community this summer thanks to its hugely successful ÔPicnic in the ParkÕ events.
Mantra Group is closing the gap on gender inequality
Mantra Group is closing the gap on gender inequality, with its latest data showing the accommodation group sits well above the industry average for female employees and that an influx of women in management has boosted gender equality in senior roles.
BHG and AccorHotels form partnership for Accor to manage 26 hotels in Brazil
Brazil Hospitality Group and its shareholders, which are funds managed by GP Investments and GTIS Partners, have announced an agreement with French group AccorHotels by means of which Accor will reflag and manage a portfolio of 26 hotels and 4,400 rooms. AccorHotels will pay R$200 million for the transaction.Ê
Flattening reservation pace presents ongoing challenge for hoteliers
As North American hoteliers progress through the early months of 2017, the pace of new bookings is flat with new February reservation commitments at -0.8 per cent. However, average daily rates (ADR) for the first and second quarters of 2017 are showing signs of growth across all travel segments.
etouches announces acquisition of Loopd, a leading onsite data-driven technology
etouches, a top global provider of cloud event management software,Êhas announced the acquisition of Loopd, an enterprise SaaS start-up that enhances attendee experience through data-driven technology. This acquisition complements etouches recent pivot to a data-driven approach to enhancing clientsÕ event success.
Germany becomes star performer for hotel transactions, says HVS report
Hotel transaction volume across Europe reached Û17.8 billion in 2016, down 25Êper cent downÊon the previous yearÕs record volume, according to the annual European Hotel Transactions report, published this week by HVS and its brokerage and investment services division HVS Hodges Ward Elliott.
Cruise bookings show solid growth in 2017
Travel Leaders Group released its travel survey data specific to the cruise industry, which together with real-time current booking data indicates increased demand among leisure travelers for cruise vacations in 2017.
Dormakaba acquires Mechanical Security businesses from Stanley Black and Decker
The acquisition of certain Mechanical Security businesses from Stanley BlackÊand Decker has been completed by dormakaba, following satisfaction of customary closing conditions including the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.
