{"id":872,"date":"2019-05-10T10:35:03","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T10:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/?p=872"},"modified":"2020-01-28T10:40:30","modified_gmt":"2020-01-28T10:40:30","slug":"the-week-that-was-may-2019-week-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/index.php\/2019\/05\/the-week-that-was-may-2019-week-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Week, That Was \u2013 May 2019 Week 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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!!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-873\" src=\"https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/0-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>eRevMax expands in Indonesia with new demand partner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Indonesia based Hoterip.com, one of the fastest growing online travel agencies in Asia, has completed two-way XML integration with travel technology specialist eRevMax to offer online channel management and reservation delivery solution to its growing base of hotel customers. The seamless interface will allow hotels using RateTiger and RTConnect platforms to update rates and availability and receive reservations generated through the channel in real-time<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.erevmax.com\/ratetiger-news\/ratetiger-news-archive\/may2019-erevmax-expands-in-indonesia-with-new-demand-partner.html\">https:\/\/www.erevmax.com\/ratetiger-news\/ratetiger-news-archive\/may2019-erevmax-expands-in-indonesia-with-new-demand-partner.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Online Reviews Still Important But Craze is Slowing Down<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Revinate<\/strong>\u00a0published their 2019 Global Hotel Reputation Benchmark Report, filled with insights to help travel marketers compare and optimize their own online reputation management approach. Google gas overtaken Booking in the #1 position, as both sites are now dominating the field, with TripAdvisor coming in as distant third. While 74% of reviews were posted on four sites in 2017, a greater percentage is now contentrated in only the top 3 \u2013 Google, Booking and TripAdvisor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fredericgonzalo.com\/en\/2019\/04\/10\/online-reviews-still-important-but-craze-is-slowing-down\/\">https:\/\/fredericgonzalo.com\/en\/2019\/04\/10\/online-reviews-still-important-but-craze-is-slowing-down\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hotel industry has to invest more in technology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For some, the hotel industry requires a fundamentally different notion to how it sells and packages merchandise, physical goods and experiences<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hotelnewsnow.com\/Articles\/295159\/Hotel-tech-execs-call-for-industry-to-invest-partner\"><strong>http:\/\/hotelnewsnow.com\/Articles\/295159\/Hotel-tech-execs-call-for-industry-to-invest-partner<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Customer loyalty in a hyper-segmented hotel landscape<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While many hotel branding companies have recently announced reforms in their rewards structures, their programs are still primarily based on a point redemption system.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotel-online.com\/press_releases\/release\/customer-loyalty-in-a-hyper-segmented-hotel-landscape#When:18:20:44Z\">https:\/\/www.hotel-online.com\/press_releases\/release\/customer-loyalty-in-a-hyper-segmented-hotel-landscape#When:18:20:44Z<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Webinar: Drive loyalty through a personalized journey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this webinar, experts from leading hospitality and hotel tech companies will share their insights and strategies on how to enhance customer loyalty.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/try.traveltripper.com\/celebrate-and-nurture-your-guests-webinar\/?utm_source=hotelmarketing&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=nurture-your-guest-webinar&amp;utm_content=landing-page\">https:\/\/try.traveltripper.com\/celebrate-and-nurture-your-guests-webinar\/?utm_source=hotelmarketing&amp;utm_medium=pr&amp;utm_campaign=nurture-your-guest-webinar&amp;utm_content=landing-page<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>What impact Airbnb might have on the hotel industry in another recession<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 2008, Airbnb was only just launching and really wasn\u2019t a major player, however things may be a little different the next time around, as consumers booking habits have changed and their accommodation preferences have evolved.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrilabs.com\/demystifying-distribution\/2019\/5\/7\/what-impact-might-airbnb-have-on-the-hotel-industry-in-another-recession\/?ref=hotelmarketing_com\">https:\/\/www.kalibrilabs.com\/demystifying-distribution\/2019\/5\/7\/what-impact-might-airbnb-have-on-the-hotel-industry-in-another-recession\/?ref=hotelmarketing_com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Corporate travel: Sabre survey reveals trends shaping booking behaviour in Asia Pacific<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sabre reveals the results of a survey that compiles insight from over 70 corporate travel management companies (TMCs) from across Asia Pacific, revealing the latest trends in terms of regional bookings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/sabre-corporate-travel-survey-reveals-trends-shaping-booking-behavior-in-asia-pacific-300843880.html\">https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/sabre-corporate-travel-survey-reveals-trends-shaping-booking-behavior-in-asia-pacific-300843880.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Connect with us for your connectivity needs to make the most of online revenue-\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/3gKUJZ\"><strong>https:\/\/goo.gl\/3gKUJZ<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thanks and have a good day!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In five minutes or less, keep track of the most important news of the week, curated just for you. 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