Airlines, hotels and travel agencies are all reporting drops in international bookings to the US, following the executive order banning visitors from seven countries to enter the country. This is the unintended consequence of the ban announcement, with business and leisure customers from around the world holding back on their travel plans.
nSight and IDeaS team up to help hoteliers drive profitable bookings
IDeaS Revenue Solutions and nSight Travel Intelligence have teamed up to offer hoteliers a new experience in revenue management that allows managers to ÒfuturecastÓ inventory demand based on a rich set of data points never before available on a single technology platform.
Dusit International teams up with JapanÕs Prince Hotels
As part of its strategic marketing alliance, global hospitality company Dusit International, together with JapanÕs largest hotel chain, Prince Hotels, has launched a Staff Exchange Programme, starting this month.
Tourism accelerators now accepting projects in the Mekong Region
TheÊMekong Innovative Startup Tourism (MIST)ÊInitiative has announced two new accelerators designed to make it easier and faster for innovative tourism businesses to establish themselvesÊin Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. The MIST Startup Accelerator will take entries from early stage companies with either travel technology or traditional tourism business plans.
BookLogic partners with Idealo to deliver targeted metasearch
BookLogic has partnered with Idealo to expand exposure and sales reach for its hotel clients through hotel.idealo.de in Germany. The hotel revenue management technology company has developed a direct connection to the meta search engine for online price comparison, to help its hotel clients reach a wider market. Idealo will sell BookLogic’s customers’ available rooms while still processing the booking through the BookLogic booking engine.
Tenants have it their way in Abu DhabiÕs rental leases
ThoseÊlooking out for a high-end apartment or villa to rent in Abu DhabiÊshould be able toÊget their way, with rates declining byÊ7 and 10 per cent respectively on these property types during 2016. From a landlordÕs perspective, the current situation demands they may have to end up making sacrifices on their demands if they need to fill up their properties quickly.
US travel community urges Trump to affirm Open Skies aviation agreements
The US travel community is urging the Trump administration to affirm its support of the countryÕs Open Skies aviation agreements, noting that Open Skies policy aligns perfectly with the PresidentÕs stated priorities of supporting domestic jobs, correcting the US trade imbalance, and reducing government regulatory meddling.
India and UK tourism sign MoU
India and the United Kingdom have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to ease restrictions on the number of scheduled flights between the two countries following talks last week. Limits on flights from Indian cities, including Chennai and Kolkata, have been scrapped, allowing for a greater range of flights for passengers while providing a boost to trade and tourism for the UK and India.
Marriott International unveils global sustainability and social impact commitments
Ambitious agenda addresses shifting consumer, environmental and social needs. Initiative features mandatory training of 100% of managed and franchised associates to know signs of human trafficking.
IIPT to honor Òglobal ambassadors of peace through tourismÓ at WTM London
The International Institute for Peace Through Tourism has chosen five outstanding people from the world of travel and tourism to honor as ÒGlobal Ambassadors of Peace Through TourismÓ at World Travel Market, London.
