Latest news for the hospitality industry – W5, September 2021

The prolonged shutdown of borders in South-East Asia could be nearing an end. After 18 months without international travel, the 10 countries of South-East Asia are scrambling to devise safe strategies to welcome vaccinated tourists by year end. Read more in the first news piece below.

A hotel booking engine allows hotels to keep room rates and inventory in sync across all channels including hotel brand website. Understand how to choose the Right Hotel Booking System for your hotel to drive more direct business – read our blog article below.

See how European Travel looks like based on a new study that gauges the sentiment, drivers and behaviors for domestic and intra-European travel in ten high-volume European source markets.

In an effort to bring business travel back and to create a platform for the hospitality industry to meet-up face to face, the revenue forum organizers are hosting an event – Leadership From Chaos – in Stockholm, London and Rimini on 12th October. It is expected to be an unmissable day of inspirational debate and thought leadership with various industry luminaries having in-depth discussions on the future of travel. Find out more about the event below.

RateTiger partner Booking.com has introduced new promotions for hotels on all demand channels and offer different rate plans and policies to attract varied guest segments. Attracting these bookers can positively impact your revenue. To know more, read on.

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South-East Asia races to restart travel

Timing is vital. November to February is South East Asia’s peak season. Enabling tourists to return – even on a partial, heavily restricted basis – could build a recovery platform for 2022.

https://www.asiamediacentre.org.nz/news/south-east-asia-races-to-restart-travel/

3 Essential Tips to Choose the Right Hotel Booking System

As hotels pave their way to recovery, occupancy and profitability remain the priority. However, with guest behaviour and preferences going through a rapid shift, hotels need an efficient sales strategy to optimize revenue. A seamless guest experience begins with a simple & powerful hotel booking engine to drive more direct bookings.

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Europeans remain upbeat about travel

Almost 70% of Europeans surveyed have plans to travel between July 2021 and January 2022, according to the latest research by the European Travel Commission.

https://etc-corporate.org/reports/monitoring-sentiment-for-domestic-and-intra-european-travel-wave-8/

Meet industry stalwarts at Leadership From Chaos – London, Stockholm and Rimini

With the reopening of travel, people are starting to meet face-to-face for business. Join us in Stockholm, London and Rimini for the Annual Hotel Revenue Event – Leadership From Chaos, taking place on Tuesday 12th October. Meet RateTiger Product Head Alin Lazar at the Stockholm event where he will be participating in panel discussions. RateTiger will be present at the London and Rimini events as well. Join us for an unmissable day of debate and thought leadership to discuss the future of travel.

Register Now – https://lnkd.in/g2zbSBe7

Booking.com – How to attract hotel guests with different rate plans and policies?

The rollout of vaccines and reduction in travel restrictions means that hotels are starting to see pent-up demand turn into bookings. It is important that you boost your property’s visibility on all demand channels and offer different rate plans and policies to attract varied guest segments. Check out this blog to know different promotions you can create through RateTiger – https://lnkd.in/gfasSZsf

Reach out to RateTiger for your hotel channel manager, rate shopper, booking engine, website development or revenue management consultancy requirements. We are happy to have a discussion to see how we can help you achieve your property’s occupancy and revenue goals – contact us today

 

Industry round-up on Hotel Distribution and Technology News – W4, September 2021

Luxury British Chain Sarova Hotels endorses RateTiger for its reliable and strong technology – shares an interesting video testimonial – check it out in the first news piece below.

Google has made it easier for travelers to find sustainable hotel options in their destination of choice. It has launched a new feature this week, labeling hotels as “Eco-Certified” in global search results, with a leaf-shaped icon next to the hotel’s name. Get eco-certified today if you have a green hotel.

According to a McKinsey & Co report, while travel volumes are returning in many parts of the world, delivering on customer experience is emerging as the new challenge, given the change in guest behavior and expectations – read more about this below.

eRevMax Partner – TripAdvisor is making major changes to its TripAdvisor Plus subscription program in an effort to bring more hotels – particularly large chains – into the program and, in turn, more subscribers. Also Expedia Group brings loyalty programs into a single platform and claims the current loyalty programs have given members almost $10 billion in discounts through member-only deals and rewards.

Lastly an excellent news for holiday makers – industry bodies have welcomed the reopening of travel to the US for double jabbed UK travellers from November. This is expected to boost economic recovery for leisure and business travel as well.

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Luxury British Chain Sarova Hotels recommend RateTiger for increasing online sales

Sarova Hotels has recommended RateTiger by eRevMax as its connectivity partner of choice for helping increase online sales and revenue by using hotel channel management and Connect solutions. The group has been using RateTiger since 2012 for optimizing revenue strategy and online distribution.

Check out this video from Jon Siberry, Group Revenue Manager, Sarova Hotels Ltd where he shares his experience with the RateTiger product and support – https://lnkd.in/gr666Aun

Google is now helping travelers go green

Google will label hotels as “Eco-Certified” in global search results, with a leaf-shaped icon next to the hotel’s name. The new feature relies on 29 certification programs to do the hard work of establishing a hotel’s green credibility.

https://leaderpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/google-is-now-helping-travelers-go-green

Rebooting customer experience to bring back the magic of travel

Customer experience is emerging as the challenge of the recovery, says McKinsey & Co. Whether it’s more tailored products, greater digital parity with analog services, or faster turnaround, customer expectations of what great customer experience looks like have shifted significantly.

https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/travel-logistics-and-infrastructure/our-insights/rebooting-customer-experience-to-bring-back-the-magic-of-travel

TripAdvisor Plus shift to cash-back is taking shape

Participating hotels will have to offer their lowest publicly available rates, including a commission, which for the vast part gets transferred to the consumer after check-in via several payment partners.

https://www.phocuswire.com/tripadvisor-lines-up-payment-partners-builds-wallet-tech-for-revamped-plus-program

Expedia brings loyalty programs into a single platform

The programs of Expedia, Vrbo, Hotels.com and other brands under the Expedia Group umbrella are to be unified into one service.

https://www.phocuswire.com/Expedia-Group-brings-loyalty-programs-under-single-platform

Industry welcoming lifting of US travel ban

The announcement is “a large step forward in re-starting and accelerating the travel industry’s economic engine”.

https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/relaxing-travel-restrictions-to-us-key-shift-in-managing-covid-risks

 

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Latest News on Travel Technology, Tourism and Hotel Distribution – W3, September 2021

Legacy Hotels & Resorts shares a strong recommendation for RateTiger Hotel Channel Manager, including a video testimonial – check it out in the first news piece below.

What a difference a year can make, people are booking their Christmas vacations earlier this year – US experiences spike for Christmas travel. Is your hotel website optimized to attract guests? Read some of the best practices for hotel website content.

With travel reopening in most countries, various MICE activities have restarted – reports suggest large number of events booked for later this year and into 2022, which is an encouraging sign for travel industry. Further, MMGY Global announces the launch of the MMGY Global Travel Marketing Collective, which will focus on delivering expertise for destination and hospitality brands to reach international travelers. Read on!

Legacy Hotels & Resorts experience 15% increase in online sales with RateTiger

Ten properties of the group have been using RateTiger and find it to be the perfect 2-way connectivity solution between their property management system and online sales channels to increase online visibility and revenue.

Check out this video from Eloise Hyland, Revenue and Distribution Manager at Legacy Hotels and Resorts – https://youtu.be/ocH0fcHTRCQ

US: Christmas travel seeing ‘huge spike.’

People are booking Christmas vacations earlier than ever before, with Internet search queries for December travel five times higher this August than last.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/10/people-are-booking-christmas-vacations-earlier-than-ever-before.html

Best practices for hotel website content

With the pandemic underscoring the importance of an attractive, engaging hotel website, it’s a good time to remind yourself of some of the basics.

https://americas.hsmai.org/insight/best-practices-for-your-hotel-website-content/

Planning ahead: A return to meetings & business travel

One of the positive things that has come out of the pandemic is some business travelers have extended their stays because of their ability to now work remotely.

https://www.hotelbusiness.com/returning-to-meetings-business-travel/

MMGY Global announces Travel Marketing Collective

Global partnership across 34 countries delivers a new focus for destination and hospitality brands to reach international travelers.

https://www.mmgyglobal.com/news/mmgy-global-announces-launch-of-the-travel-marketing-collective-as-international-travel-rebounds/

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Hospitality Industry News on Hotel Distribution and Latest Technology – W2, August 2021

Great news folks! Initial demand building up for Business Travel even though there is a lot of concern around the rise in Covid cases in some geographies. eRevMax expands channel ecosystem and adds TUI, & StaySavvy and highlights Guestline as a PMS partner. Airbnb introduces flexible search to attract travelers, Booking.com introduces Inclusivity training program for accommodation providers to deliver more welcoming experiences to LGBTQ+ travelers.  Expedia revenue jumps in 2nd quarter driven by US hotel and vacation rental booking. And a sneak peek into the traveler mindset!

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Business travel resumes, hesitantly

Convention centers are reopening. Hotels and airlines report an uptick in bookings. But the rise in virus cases has tempered forecasts for a major recovery.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/09/business/business-travel-hotels-airlines.html

eRevMax expands Partner Ecosystem with – TUI Group, Guestline and StaySavvy

With the travel industry moving towards a steady recovery, the initial demand build-up is coming from domestic tourism. Are you connected to the right channels and keeping them automatically updated with rates and availability on a regular basis? Choose from our wide network of partners and expand your hotel’s online visibility. Our featured partners for this week are TUI, Guestline & StaySavvy – connect to them today – https://lnkd.in/gX38MZPm

Airbnb tries flexible search to attract travelers

Rather than view Airbnb stays with specific dates, users can search for places with the promise of “weekend getaways” and choose the timing after.

https://www.adweek.com/performance-marketing/uncertain-world-airbnb-flexible-search/

Booking.com offers inclusivity training to accommodation providers

Program supports accommodation providers to deliver more inclusive and welcoming experiences for LGBTQ+ travelers.

https://travolution.com/news/travel-sectors/travel-agents/booking-com-offers-inclusivity-training-to-accommodation-providers

Expedia Group Q2 earnings driven by U.S. hotel and vacation rental bookings

Expedia Group saw its revenue increase more than 270% in the second quarter of this compared to the same period last year, from $566 million to more than $2.1 billion.

https://www.phocuswire.com/expedia-group-earnings-q2-2021

Travelers’ current mindset is high-end, high-spend

Luxury travelers don’t always travel during a pandemic. But when they do, they want to go big.

https://www.travelweekly.com/Luxury-Travel/Insights/Trends-in-luxury-travel-include-bucket-list-trips-private-experiences

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Industry round-up on Hotel Distribution and Technology News – W1, August 2021

Bhagini Icon premier Hotel India shares a strong recommendation for RateTiger Hotel Channel Manager, including a video testimonial – check it out in the first news piece below. Further on, we see strong recovery and gains by Booking.com as travel demand boosts in US and Europe, similar US trend data by STR. Shiji launched a Hotel Tech Distribution chart simplifying the landscape to showcase how hotels and guests interact with various technology at different levels of the booking process.  And finally a story showcasing how guest are coming back to hotels after a year of high demand for BnBs and alternative accommodation options.

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Indian Business Hotel recommends RateTiger for channel management

Bhagini Icon Premier, an upscale property in India has strongly recommended RateTiger for its hotel channel management capabilities and integrated connectivity platform. With RateTiger Channel Manager the hotel is saving their time daily through automated updates. Check out this video where Ramamurthy, Operations Manager at Bhagini Icon Premier hotel elaborates about his usage of RateTiger and why he strongly recommends it – https://lnkd.in/gCjeb-BK

Booking Holdings revenue triples on travel demand boost from U.S., Europe

Pandemic fears are driving people away from crowded hotels to alternative accommodations, with nearly one-fourth of the listings on Booking.com were for such accommodations at the end of the quarter.

https://www.reuters.com/business/booking-revenue-triples-travel-demand-boost-us-europe-2021-08-04/

STR: U.S. room rates reach all-time high

Historically, the middle weeks of July are the country’s highest occupancy weeks each year, and 2021 has been no different even as demand slows week to week.

https://str.com/press-release/str-us-hotel-results-week-ending-24-july

Hospitality Technology Distribution Chart 2021

The Hotel Technology Distribution Chart serves as a tool to help visualize the current hotel and hospitality technology landscape, how the various providers fit in, and their relationships with the hotel, the guest, and each other. RateTiger, a pioneer in Hotel Price Intelligence and Hotel Channel Management space, has been featured in this chart given the impact it makes in the industry through innovation, helping hotels maximize revenue on a daily basis. See the best providers in Hotel Tech Distribution space through this chart.

https://insights.shijigroup.com/introducing-shijis-hospitality-technology-distribution-chart-2021/

More travelers are looking at hotels again

After a year when consumers shifted to alternative properties like Airbnb and Vrbo homes, there is now evidence that they are returning to some of their old ways, according to the latest Trivago data.

https://www.barrons.com/articles/trivago-hotels-airbnb-travel-trends-51627940725

 

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Hotel Tech News – July 2021, Week 5

RateTiger Hotel Channel Manager integrates with Simplotel, Updates from Google Hotel Ads, Booking.com and Expedia as well as Europe hotel occupancy recovery

RateTiger and Simplotel host joint webinar to showcase how hotels can accelerate direct bookings through hotel e-commerce

The two hotel technology leaders will be hosting a joint webinar on 12th August 2021 at 12pm IST to showcase how hoteliers can drive direct bookings and expand their revenue goals. The discussion will cover modern techniques and distribution tips that hotels can utilize to grow direct website bookings.

Register Now – https://rb.gy/gjqpmk

New York City hotels on the rebound

Weekly demand for hotel rooms in New York City reached its highest level since the start of the pandemic, with over 481,000 room nights sold the week of July 12.

https://www.businesstravelerusa.com/business-traveler-usa-story/new-york-city-hotels-on-the-rebound/

“Check-in date” multiplier now available on Google Hotel Ads.

The new feature allows hotels to work with a more familiar format which OTAs also use: by check in date.

https://www.mirai.com/blog/the-much-anticipated-check-in-date-multiplier-now-available-on-google-hotel-ads/

STR: U.K. leading Europe in hotel occupancy recovery

Demand is almost exclusively leisure-driven as the U.K. has benefitted from a successful vaccination program, a phased reopening and improved travel sentiment overall.

https://str.com/press-release/str-uk-leading-europe-hotel-occupancy-recovery

Price no longer primary driver of travel decisions

New research from Expedia Group reveals shifting views on travel, including positive sentiment on vaccine passports, increased budgets, and an enduring demand for safety and financial security.

https://welcome.expediagroup.com/content/dam/marketing/welcome2eg/published-assets/whitepapers/traveler-value-index-report/EN_Traveler_Value_Index_2021.pdf

Booking.com wants to become the ultimate intersection between payments and travel

The company’s new fintech unit integrates with loads of alternative payment providers, making it easier for bookers to book, and taking pressure from hotels.

https://www.benzinga.com/fintech/21/07/22160664/booking-com-fintech-lead-unpacks-payments-pivot-vision-to-refine-travel-experience

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The Week, That Was – July 2021 Week 4

In five minutes or less, keep track of the most important news of the week, curated just for you. We present to you hand – picked news on latest industry perspectives and some general updates. Read on

Leisure travel is bouncing back in parts of Asia

Tourist hotspots like Phuket are now open to international tourists who don’t have to quarantine, and others like Koh Samui are following suit.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/19/travel-recovery-in-asia-but-covid-risks-remain-minor-international.html

Americans prefer hotels and resorts to vacation rentals

In addition to favoring hotels’ amenities and ease of booking, 74% of survey respondents feel hotels keep travelers safer.

https://www.valuepenguin.com/americans-prefer-hotels-and-resorts-vacation-rentals

Tips for managing a return to corporate travel

As the situation continues to change daily, there are a number of factors that can be considered now to best manage the return of business travel.

https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/tips-for-managing-a-return-to-corporate-travel

How embedded fin-tech fuels hotel bookings

Many independent hotel owners will have to up level their payments systems from legacy systems to SaaS based offerings.

https://www.paymentsjournal.com/managing-payments-how-embedded-fintech-will-fuel-travel-revenues/

Day passes help hotels plug pandemic holes in revenue

As hotels and resorts continue to look for ways to lure leisure and local travelers amid the pandemic, day passes have gained new relevance.

https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Day-passes-helping-hotels-plug-pandemic-holes-in-revenue

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The Week, That Was – July 2021 Week 2

In five minutes or less, keep track of the most important news of the week, curated just for you. We present to you hand – picked news on latest industry perspectives and some general updates. Read on

American Hotel Brand relies on RateTiger while on course to business recovery

US based hotel and real estate management company, Thy Collection, has improved revenue and occupancy for its properties leveraging eRevMax’s channel connectivity. Two of the properties under the Bel Air Hospitality brand are managing their online distribution with RateTiger and have benefitted with greater efficiency.

https://www.erevmax.com/ratetiger-news/ratetiger-news-archive/july2021-erevmax-american-hotel-brand-relies-ratetiger-course-business-recovery.html

CWT on how the travel sector has reinvented itself

From bubble resorts, to the rise of work-cations and a new breed of sustainably conscious consumers, the travel landscape is almost unrecognizable from that of previous years.

https://news.mycwt.com/blog_posts/3-trends-shaping-the-future-of-travel-102207

Corporate travel is starting to recover

Hotels, airlines and TMCs are all reporting that there has been an increase in corporate discussions over the past few weeks, as executives are back on track for months of virtual meetings and video conferencing.

https://afegames.com/corporate-travel-rebound-signals-first-signs-of-recovery-in-decimated-sector/

Hotel CEOs on new travel trends

How traveler behavior has changed, and how hotel brands are responding to those changes. The New York University School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality recently held a CEO think tank exploring how strong leaders adapt to change.

https://www.travelagentcentral.com/your-business/hotel-ceos-new-travel-trends

Green Pass” COVID travel app smoothing travel for Europeans

Europe has started cutting some of the red tape limiting international travel with its own version of a COVID-19 “passport.”

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-vaccine-passport-travel-europe-green-pass-app/

The Hotel Demand Pulse June 2021

In both the U.S. and Europe, COVID-19 cases have dropped to levels not seen since March 2020. These drops have resulted in strong demand growth in both regions. APAC has seen dramatic drops in cases as well since last month, but demand has not yet reacted with significant growth.

https://koddi.com/the-hotel-demand-pulse-june-2021/

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The Week, That Was – July 2021 Week 1

In five minutes or less, keep track of the most important news of the week, curated just for you. We present to you hand – picked news on latest industry perspectives and some general updates. Read on

RateTiger certified by Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) as a recommended distribution partner

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has certified RateTiger by eRevMax, as a preferred distribution provider for its member properties. eRevMax has recently completed seamless integration with GHA, which is the latest addition to the eRevMax Ecosystem that has over 450 integrations including leading hotel technology platforms, OTAs, PMS, CRS, GDS, wholesalers, booking engines & more.

https://www.erevmax.com/ratetiger-news/ratetiger-news-archive/july2021-erevmax-ratetiger-certified-global-hotel-alliance-distribution-partner.html

U.S. travel bookings hit a new high

As of May 2021, traffic sits at 302.5M, which is higher than pre-pandemic levels. And not only are people browsing travel sites, they are also converting into customers. Top five U.S. OTA/Metasearch sites show a 24.3% increase in average monthly traffic YoY

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/similarweb-digital-intelligence-report-from-travel-bookings-to-job-board-listings-signs-of-recovery-evident-across-the-board-301323121.html

Younger travelers more likely to choose all-inclusive packages

New research from Expedia Group reveals the influence of inclusion and diversity on booking decisions.

https://www.expediagroup.com/media/media-details/2021/Younger-travelers-are-more-likely-to-choose-accommodations-with-inclusive-policies/default.aspx

eRevMax Partner Ecosystem Highlights – Global Hotel Alliance, Trip.com

Online travel agents are increasingly important for a hotel’s distribution strategy to make their property visible among potential travelers. Not just the right OTA mix, but also the right promotions and deals targeted at different customer segments is very critical to convert lookers into bookers. Contact us today to expand your distribution connectivity today – marketing@erevmax.com

https://erevmax.com/blog/index.php/2021/07/erevmax-partner-ecosystem-highlights-global-hotel-alliance-trip-com/

Tripadvisor unveils new app

Refreshed mobile app debuts alongside new “Vacations Miss You” campaign, and provides more personalized inspiration for consumers already at their destination or planning ahead.

https://tripadvisor.mediaroom.com/2021-06-29-Tripadvisor-Unveils-New-App-as-Summer-Travel-Rebounds

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The Week, That Was – June 2021 Week 4

In five minutes or less, keep track of the most important news of the week, curated just for you. We present to you hand – picked news on latest industry perspectives and some general updates. Read on

eRevMax report shows optimism and positive outlook within the European hospitality sector

European Hotels are excited about summer travel and are looking to drive business recovery. For the first time since Q1 2020 European hoteliers are showing a sense of optimism. eRevMax has been carrying out regular #surveys to monitor hotel sentiment and help shed light on how they are reacting to the new normal and the changing travel trends. Through this survey report, we present hotel business outlook, booking sources, distribution mix, travel recovery timelines among other parameters. Access the full report here – https://lnkd.in/g525Umf

Hotel marketing campaigns balance emotion and innovation

Messaging draws a deeper emotional bond to travel for viewers, while activations appear in the types of digital- and mobile-first environments that a wider range of people have adopted over the past 15 months.

https://www.marketingdive.com/news/hotel-brands-balance-emotional-appeals-marketing-innovation-as-travel-spig/602265/

Budget hotels set to benefit, according to GlobalData

The data and analytics company notes that, with less budget for travel but a strong desire to escape, many will turn to budget providers to satisfy their travel cravings.

https://www.globaldata.com/budget-hotels-set-benefit-increase-price-sensitive-travelers-says-globaldata/

Europe’s reopening: Where U.S. travel advisors are sending clients

Italy and Greece are currently the most sought-after destinations, with France following not far behind.

https://www.travelpulse.com/news/destinations/europes-reopening-heres-where-travel-advisors-are-sending-clients.html

Tripadvisor sharing activities travelers loved the most

Awards have been expanded across a dozen subcategories, reflecting activities that have been hot since the start of the pandemic. Whether travellers enjoy planning in advance, or waiting to see what’s nearby once they’re in-destination, Tripadvisor’s Things to Do Awards surface recommendations for all types of travellers, according to the best guides: other travellers who have been there and done that.

https://tripadvisor.mediaroom.com/press-releases?item=126568

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