{"id":3136,"date":"2024-09-06T17:56:53","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T12:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/?p=3136"},"modified":"2024-09-06T17:56:53","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T12:26:53","slug":"whats-new-in-hotel-online-distribution-and-tech-trends-w1-september-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/index.php\/2024\/09\/whats-new-in-hotel-online-distribution-and-tech-trends-w1-september-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s New in Hotel Online Distribution and Tech Trends? W1, September 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here is your weekly industry news round-up. Check out the short snippets here and follow below for more details.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Qatar relaunches incentive for UAE travel agents<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wyndham debuts the first U.S. Registry Collection hotel<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">European travelers still prefer hotels over other options<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sunwing unveils 250 best resorts for 2024-2025<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Marriott converts six SAMHI properties to managed<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reach out to us for discussions regarding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ratetiger.com\/hotel-channel-manager\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">connectivity<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ratetiger.com\/hotel-booking-engine\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">direct booking<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ratetiger.com\/ratetiger-shopper\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">rate intelligence<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ratetiger.com\/hotel-website-design\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">website design<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> requirements \u2013 we are happy to explore new possibilities with you for your property \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ratetiger.com\/contact\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">contact us today<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enjoy the read!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3137 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Newshound-w1-September-2024.jpg\" alt=\"Newshound w1, September 2024\" width=\"1356\" height=\"904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Newshound-w1-September-2024.jpg 1356w, https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Newshound-w1-September-2024-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Newshound-w1-September-2024-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Newshound-w1-September-2024-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Second edition of Qatar incentive programme for UAE agents<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0In partnership with Visit Qatar, VFS Global\u2019s Tourism Services Unit presents the second edition of the \u2018Qatar Incentive Programme\u2019 for 2024, exclusively for travel agents and tour operators from the UAE. The initiative highlights the significance of the UAE market for Qatar and aims to boost the country\u2019s tourism sector. Qatar is a must-visit, family-friendly tourist destination, offering travellers a seamless mix of tradition and innovation through year-round attractions and events.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelandcatering.com\/news\/the-qatar-incentive-programme-for-uae-travel-agents-returns-in-its-second-edition-bringing-more-opportunities-for-travellers-to-experience-qatars-rich-culture-and-experiences\">https:\/\/shorturl.at\/ljAh2<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wyndham debuts the first U.S. Registry Collection hotel<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wyndham Hotels &amp; Resorts debuted The Mining Exchange, a Registry Collection Hotel, marking the first property in the collection in the United States. The 128-room, newly renovated hotel is in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. First introduced in 2021, Registry Collection Hotels offer elevated guest experiences and inspire the wanderlust of today\u2019s travelers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lodgingmagazine.com\/wyndham-debuts-first-u-s-registry-collection-hotel\/\">https:\/\/shorturl.at\/yILfw<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">European travelers still prefer hotels over other options<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite a significant rise in hotel prices, estimated at approximately 40-50% over the last three years, with certain regions and high-demand locations experiencing even steeper hikes, European travellers continue to favour hotels over alternative lodging options. Recent statistics indicate that over 60% of travelers from Europe\u2019s leading economies opt for hotels as their preferred accommodation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eturbonews.com\/european-travelers-still-prefer-hotels-over-other-options\/\">https:\/\/shorturl.at\/x995P<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sunwing reveals 2024-2025 best resorts list<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Sunwing Vacations has unveiled its 2024-2025 Best of the Best List, showcasing an extensive selection of over 250 top-rated resorts across over 50 categories. This curated collection is based on travel expert recommendations, star ratings, and customer feedback, offering Canadians a trusted guide to turn their winter vacation dreams into reality. In addition, September marks the launch of RIU September, a special month-long partnership with RIU Hotels &amp; Resorts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelandtourworld.com\/news\/article\/sunwing-unveils-2024-2025-best-of-the-best-with-over-250-top-resorts-across-50-categories\/\">https:\/\/shorturl.at\/ni32D<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marriott converts six SAMHI properties to managed<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marriott International Inc. announced the conversion of six properties owned by SAMHI Hotels Ltd from franchises to managed entities, enhancing Marriott\u2019s managed portfolio across key business cities in India. The transition of Fairfield by Marriott Mahindra World City, Four Points by Sheraton Chennai OMR, Four Points by Sheraton Jaipur, Four Points by Sheraton Pune, Fairfield by Marriott Hyderabad, and Fairfield by Marriott Ahmedabad to the managed portfolio is expected to be completed by October 2024. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelierindia.com\/operations\/marriott-international-enhances-its-managed-properties-portfolio-with-these-transitions\">https:\/\/shorturl.at\/qRah8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all folks!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is your weekly industry news round-up. Check out the short snippets here and follow below for more details.\u00a0 Qatar relaunches incentive for UAE travel agents\u00a0 Wyndham debuts the first U.S. Registry Collection hotel\u00a0 European travelers still prefer hotels over other options\u00a0 Sunwing unveils 250 best resorts for 2024-2025\u00a0 Marriott converts six SAMHI properties to &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/index.php\/2024\/09\/whats-new-in-hotel-online-distribution-and-tech-trends-w1-september-2024\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;What\u2019s New in Hotel Online Distribution and Tech Trends? 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