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The websites of chain hotels may be at risk. ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and other tools can summarize hotel options instantly. They bypass brand.com websites in favor of quick, direct answers, and eliminate the need for guests to click on a dozen links. On the surface, AI visibility seems to be a boon for chain hotels. According to Statista, 72% of U.S. hotel rooms are branded. Brand.com templates have a great deal of structured content which allows AI to easily scrape rates, amenities and loyalty perks. This should theoretically increase their visibility on AI-driven search engine results. The search engine has…
The most overcrowded tourist destinations in the world have been ranked by a new study.Vatican City came out on top, with an astounding ratio of 7.709 tourists to residents.Other high-ranking destinations include Andorra, San Marino, the Bahamas, and Saint Kitts and Nevis—but you can visit during shoulder season to avoid crowds. An estimated 1.4 billion people traveled internationally By 2024, the number of tourists will be back to pre-pandemic levels. As more people travel around the globe, some of the most desired destinations experience a tourism boom. The safari company will be holding a July event. Go2Africa It released its…
With domestic U.S. demand softening – and a new, slightly lower earnings forecast – Choice Hotels executives were eager on Wednesday to talk up their push to diversify internationally and how the company is becoming less dependent on U.S. market cycles. Highlights of the Second-Quarter Earnings Call: New forecast and weak second quarter: The company expects revenue per room available (RevPAR), in the United States, to be between a decline and flat by 2025. Prior forecasts were for a decline between 1% and a 1% gain. The company said that the change was due to “a changing macroeconomic background.” The…
Trivago announced its second-quarter results Wednesday. After the earnings call, we interviewed CEO Johannes Thomas to learn about why it bought Holisto’s 100% stake for $32M. Trivago’s AI filters and its latest ad campaign were also discussed. We asked if Trivago “turned the tide.” (The answer is: “The current tide is not going in the wrong direction.”) Why is Holisto important? Price comparison sites such as Trivago, Kayak and Skyscanner, but also Google Hotels, have an Achilles Heel: travelers rarely book directly through their platforms. Thomas told us during the interview that it acquired all of Holisto faster than anticipated…
Republic Investment Company The following are some examples of how to get started: Capstone Equities Smyth, a 100 key boutique hotel at 85 West Broadway, has been acquired. In order to make the acquisition strategic, the partners have engaged a number of experts. Rebel Hotel Company The property will be repositioned as a luxury hotel. The hotel has 88 guestrooms with 12 suites. Many of the rooms feature Carrara Marble bathrooms and private balconies. There are two different food and beverage outlets on site. Mercer Street HospitalitySmyth Tavern & Galerie Bar The hotel was originally opened in 2009. Between 2018…
Jet2holidays’ commercial audio clip has become a social media sensation. The company is popular in the United Kingdom as a tour operator and vacation planner. The popularity of vacation packages and all-inclusive hotels is growing. Nothing beats a Jet2holiday—it’s a catchy phrase. While the viral ad has been playing in your head, and on social media sites, you may be wondering what it is. It is because of an ad run last year by British airline Jet2 Jet2holidays is its travel agent. In it, the low-cost company touts its deals over the tune of singer Jess Glynne’s hit “Hold My Hand,” promising…
Images by SLS Baha mar SLS Baha Mar proudly announces Adam Marcy’s appointment as Director of Sales, responsible for the Resort Group, Catering, Conference Services and Conference Services. Marcy’s nearly two decades in luxury hospitality, destination management and conference services brings him a dynamic and fresh perspective to one the Caribbean’s most celebrated luxury destinations. Marcy joined SLS Baha Mar after serving as Vice President for Sales and Business Development with ETHOS Event Collective. He was responsible for the strategic sales of seven destination management offices in the U.S. and Caribbean. He has held leadership positions with some of the…
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The cost of a business trip can quickly mount up. The cost of work trips can be out-of-control between Ubers to get to and from airports, the snacks you need to stay energized, and long meals with clients. It’s the last thing you need to do when you return home to have to search through a large pile of crumpled-up receipts.WIRED and Condé Nast Traveler are here to help. We’ve combined our software and travel expertise to select our favorite apps for tracking business expenses. You could try these apps out at your next conference, or adopt them as a…
In this brave new world, instability isn’t just a phase to ride out – it’s the new global operating system. Ian Di Tullio is the Chief Commercial Officer at Minor Hotels Geopolitical risk has become a constant background sound. It’s the soundtrack to global business – and it’s growing louder. Boardrooms all over the world are now more concerned about geopolitics than inflation, interest rates or even technological disruption. McKinsey’s data shows that 90% of executives rank geopolitics their top threat to growth. This is not just a tremor. It’s a seismic shift. Regional conflicts are intensifying around the globe. The…