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<\/p>\nIn five minutes or less, keep track of the most important news of the week, curated just for you. We present to you hand \u2013 picked news on latest industry perspectives and some general updates. Read on!!<\/p>\n
Is your hotel channel manager doing what you expect of it?<\/strong><\/p>\n Here are 5 questions that you have to ask about channel management software systems for hotels.<\/p>\n https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/index.php\/2019\/12\/5-questions-to-ask-about-channel-management-for-hotels\/<\/a><\/p>\n Responsible and purposeful travel: the way forward<\/strong><\/p>\n Technology and consumer preferences are constantly evolving and the threats to the environment and personal data are becoming ever more prevalent, according to Travel Weekly’s Insight Annual Report 2019-20.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/uk\/en\/pages\/consumer-business\/articles\/travel-weekly-insight-annual-report.html<\/a><\/p>\n Five trends shaping the future of customer experience in 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n As we enter a new decade, customer experience is firmly positioned as a competitive advantage and something most companies are prioritizing. Instead of worrying about new technology, brands need to consider the psychological foundation. Before they even want to use the technology, customers need to feel acknowledged and understood.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/blakemorgan\/2019\/12\/17\/5-predictions-for-customer-experience-in-2020\/#1314960e2ec7<\/a><\/p>\n Where Airbnb goes, hotels will follow<\/strong><\/p>\n Luxury hotel brands are stepping into the homeshare arena to compete with Airbnb, and are now making strides in one of Airbnb\u2019s most successful arenas: experiences. When Airbnb launched its Experiences program in 2016, it was a gamble, but one that seems to be paying off as it has resulted in seven times more bookings year-over-year since 2018.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/marketing\/insights\/daily-insights\/where-airbnb-goes-hotels-will-follow<\/a><\/p>\n Google wants to be your holiday tour guide<\/strong><\/p>\n Getting dropped into a new city is disorienting, and all the more so when you need to ask for help but don\u2019t know how to pronounce the name of the place you\u2019re trying to get to. Google Maps now has a fix for this.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.blog.google\/products\/maps\/let-google-be-your-holiday-travel-tour-guide\/<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>How can travel brands remain human in a digital-first world<\/strong><\/p>\n Travel brands are trying to figure out how to strike the right balance between digital touchpoints and in-person interactions.<\/p>\n https:\/\/skift.com\/2019\/12\/16\/how-can-travel-brands-remain-human-in-a-digital-first-world\/<\/a><\/p>\n Is this the future of travel bookings?<\/strong><\/p>\n With online travel agents, we\u2019ve already seen the way the travel industry has changed. While travel purchases are currently made through online booking agents or directly with the hotels or airlines, it won\u2019t be long before we see new and advanced options come into play.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.iol.co.za\/travel\/sponsored\/is-this-the-future-of-travel-bookings-38980837<\/a><\/p>\n Reach out to us for your connectivity needs to make the most of your online revenue- https:\/\/goo.gl\/3gKUJZ<\/a><\/p>\n Thanks and have a good day!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In five minutes or less, keep track of the most important news of the week, curated just for you. We present to you hand \u2013 picked news on latest industry perspectives and some general updates. Read on!! Is your hotel channel manager doing what you expect of it? Here are 5 questions that you have … <\/p>\n