As time progresses, direct bookings are becoming an integral part of every hotel’s distribution mix. After all, paying hefty commissions for third-party bookings isn’t the most desirable way to handle business. Even if you’re saving 10% in commission, that’s still a 10% increase in revenue. Hoteliers across the globe understand […]
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Hotels, like other businesses, need customers to thrive. Of course, many of these customers won’t just walk into your hotel; you’ll need to attract them. And to do that effectively, you’ll need to rely on the best marketing strategies. Sadly, many hoteliers lack insights into these strategies. If you […]
Gain Customer Loyalty by Delivering Amazing Stay The one advantage that hotels have over OTAs is that they actually deliver the service that travelers are purchasing. Not to state the obvious, but bookings and customer loyalty are ultimately driven by exceptional service and an amazing guest experience. Here, technology can […]
Royal Caribbean – 10 night Hawaii Cruise, Vancouver to Oahu Courtesy of Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean will not be accepting new bookings on cruises departing in the next few weeks, the cruise line confirmed to Travel + Leisure on Thursday. “Cruises departing through early January 2022 are unavailable to new […]
The Grand Palladium resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, was a swank respite in March for Leigh Anne Belcher and her daughter until they got a call to stop by the front desk about a billing question. Their travel agency, swamped with coronavirus cancellations, had abruptly closed its doors and disconnected its […]
No-frills Allegiant Air unapologetically caters to vacationers, but the crushing coronavirus pandemic has it scouting a new type of traveler, too. The Las Vegas-based airline in late August plans to start peddling work-from-Las Vegas travel packages, including nonstop airline tickets and a hotel room. The pitch: Fly, stay, work and play. “We’re working with a […]