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TripAdvisor making friends in UK after spate of bad PR

After getting slapped on the wrist by UK regulatory authorities regarding the trustworthiness of its reviews, and being subjected to adverse press reports, TripAdvisor is anxious to portray its tourism status as a solid citizen. Of course 25% of TripAdvisor users stay longer at hotels than other travelers -- it takes time to pack and write all those reviews before heading out to the next destination.

13 years ago

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Travelzoo looks to new hotel model and investment as growth slows

Travelzoo -- like almost everyone else -- is facing competitive pressures in the deals arena so it is looking for new revenue streams from hotels, and is seeking to manufacture some momentum through increased marketing spend.

13 years ago

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Disability rights orgs start a boycott of U.S. hotels over pool access

Plenty of heated emotions on all sides, with delays on implementation of the new rules the main issue. Can a larger boycott of hotels be pulled off? Social media these days amplifies lot further, so wait and see.

13 years ago

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Dubai hotels to increase city's supply of rooms by more than 20% over next two years

After almost collapsing in a financial crisis in 2009, Dubai has clawed its way back and is now acting as if it would like to reclaim its position as the Gulf's most dynamic business center.

13 years ago

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Red Planet buys stock in Tune Hotel to expand-pay-as you-go platform in Asia

The 24-property-strong AirAsia subsidiary will use the investment to expand within Asia -- as well as new properties in Scotland and Saudi Arabia -- and wherever cheap flights can carry middle class travelers.

13 years ago

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Expedia "creating a ruckus" as it deserts small city in California

Expedia can decide to pick its spots when it decides to play hardball over the hotel tax issue, but will it need to change its strategy as more cities follow in Arcadia's footsteps?

13 years ago

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Airbnb to spend $97 million over ten years on new office

Airbnb likes to say its business is about people. The $97m speaks loudly, though, that this business is definitely about business -- lots and lots of it.

13 years ago

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Accor buys South American hotel chain for $275 million

Go elsewhere is the mantra for hotel industry expansion. That big "elsewhere" includes the fastest growing travel market of Latin America.

13 years ago

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Religious figures ask hotel industry to drop porn from TV systems; industry scoffs

What's coming next? A letter to ask removal of wifi from hotels so people don't surf porn on their laptops/tablets? The hotel TV porn systems have been in rapid decline anyway as wifi/broadband has taken off, so the pastor & imam could just wait a bit longer.

13 years ago

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10 hotels with impressive art collections

Hotels looking to differentiate themselves from one another this time are turning to hallways and rooms lined with both brand-name art and works by locals; often you can buy the artwork right off the wall.

13 years ago