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Small hotels get more direct bookings: research
New research has found that direct phone calls, emails and walk-ins account for one in every three reservations made within the small accommodation industry.
Eight Vīb hotels set to open this year
Best Western is also actively negotiating deals for Vīb properties, its niche brand for urban boutique travelers, in another eight cities across the U.S.
Aleph Hospitality set to open first hotel in Addis Ababa
The new company, founded by Bani Haddad, seeks to promote third-party management to grow the Middle East and African hotel landscape.
Booking.com launches Passion Search
Booking.com has launched a new technology to help travellers easily search and uncover destinations tied specifically to what interests them most, matching people’s unique passions and interests with the best destination and accommodation to suit their needs
Hilton Garden Inn introduces Instagram-based photo map guide
The HGI Travel Guide is the first travel handbook created using the Instagram’s photo map feature so travellers can capture and share images of their favorite “go to” spots.
Worldhotels unveils strategic initiatives for 2016
The overarching concept for 2016, “Tell your Story,” was also introduced to over 300 participating hoteliers who were hosted at the Grand Elysee Hamburg.
Louis T Collection and WIHP open new doors for Chinese travellers
The new initiative, that connects a curated collection of independent hotels with individual Chinese travellers, was launched in January.
Ritz-Carlton website uses guest photos to promote immersive online experience
RitzCarlton.com enhancements facilitate exploration of destinations through immersive photography and video and through curated travel experiences, in addition to hotel and room displays which enable users to not only reserve the room they prefer, but the view they desire.
Top performing Hampton by Hilton Hotels recognized with prominent brand awards
The Connie, Lighthouse and Circle of Excellence awards are all presented based on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty.
