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Ex-Tripadvisor CEO Steve Kaufer Launches Philanthropy-Focused Startup

Tripadvisor co-founder Steve Kaufer, who stepped down as CEO last year after 22 years at the helm, has just unveiled his next big venture. Kaufer announced on Thursday that he's launching Give Freely, a startup that aims to attract more funding for charities. Give Freely, a web browser extension that consumers can add to their…

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

Ground Transport

Hilton Deepens Its Uber Relationship in New Loyalty Push

Hilton's experiment with the ride-sharing service finally offers a bit more than just reminding you to hail an Uber from the Hilton HHonors mobile app.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Hotels

The Tiny Hilton Robot Concierge That Hints at IBM’s Ambitious Plans for Travel

Robots in hotels aren't a new phenomenon, but this is the first one to be powered by IBM's Watson.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Partnerships

From Campaigns to Content: The Evolution of Hotel Marketing

There's a shift in the way smart hotels are marketing themselves. Big budget ads and single-track campaigns are being put on the back burner as marketers move towards personalization, continious conversations, and guest-centricity.

Revinate | 9 years ago

Partnerships

Becoming Guest-Centric: Why Hotel Marketing Needs to Change

In order to stay competitive, hotels need to shift away from marketing that only highlights themselves and focus on strategies that put guests first.

Revinate | 9 years ago

Partnerships

How to Overcome the Flaw in Hotel Revenue Management

“It’s not uncommon for reservations to be received from a channel and then sit with a hotel for days without ever being captured into its PMS or CRS ... the inaccurate data means those hoteliers never truly know their correct, real-time supply, making it impossible to make good and informed business decisions.”

SiteMinder | 9 years ago

Partnerships

3 Ways Hotels Can Effectively Use Targeted Guest Marketing

Guests have grown to expect more personalized and custom-tailored experiences. In order to keep up, hotels are facing a need to utilize technology that lets them efficiently segment customers and provide better guest experiences.

Revinate | 9 years ago

Online Travel

Becoming a King of the Cloud: How Hoteliers Can Level the Playing Field Using Cloud Technology

The cloud has fundamentally democratized best-of-breed technology. A small, independent hotel today can be using the same technology as the largest chains in the world, and have an equal opportunity to manage the increasing complexities of online distribution and direct bookings.

SiteMinder | 9 years ago

Partnerships

3 Ways to Guarantee Your Next Business Trip Won’t Be All Work and No Play

Some business travelers just want to have a little fun. After all, the stuffy conference room isn’t for everyone. After a long day of meetings, shouldn’t the last thing on the agenda be poolside drinks on a rooftop?

Gansevoort Park | 9 years ago

Partnerships

Free WiFi Tops Business Travelers’ List of Hotel Must-Haves

The business travelers have spoken, are you listening?

American Express | 9 years ago