2016 Archives

“There’s no place like home for the holidays.” That being said, many Americans are opting to spend more on things like gifts rather than holiday travel.

These are the newest travel startups from AngelList vying for travelers’ interest and investors’ attention.

The bigger question now is what will happen to Rezidor, and how will that impact HNA's other hotel investments in NH Hotels, as well as Hilton and Red Lion Hotels?

Autonomy will have implications for short haul air travel. The question is when.

As other video platforms have grown their audiences during the past year, YouTube's audience remains one of the largest and the ease of sharing a YouTube video is what draws millions of travelers and brands to click, watch and share. YouTube is still the host platform for many marketing campaigns and brands see it as a place to expand on their storytelling rather than quicker clips for other social platforms.

Location-based marketing is the future of the travel industry. The companies (like Google, Apple and Baidu) that control access to location data via map applications will hold a huge competitive advantage over competitors.

The DOT doesn't have as much regulatory power as other government agencies, so it's doing what it can to try to protect consumers. At the least, if an airline permits voice calls, it will have to tell consumers what it's doing — before they buy a ticket.

In the 45 days leading up to an online travel purchase, American shoppers visit travel sites an average of 140 times — here are three tips for travel marketers to reach and influence the online booker throughout their path to purchase.

Data has shifted the foundation of the hotel industry. Managers can now segment guest profiles to infinite degrees and track guest habits, interests, preferences and any unrecognized revenue opportunities or paths to stronger brand loyalty –– it’s all in the data. Download this report for free today!

Airbnb found that breaking into China wasn't so easy, and it appears that China-based Zhubaijia is also discovering that.