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Booking.com booked 400.4 million short-term rental (STR) nights last year. This was 80% more than Airbnb’s total number of nights. Booking.com also generates nearly twice as many nights for each listing on its platform than Airbnb. Booking.com saw a growth rate of 17% for STR listings compared with only 4% at Airbnb. Booking.com has overtaken Airbnb as the leading STR provider. Airbnb’s advantage as the first mover in the short-term rentals (STR) market diminishes rapidly. Airbnb is losing ground to Booking.com, the OTAs and other online travel companies despite its claims of innovation, uniqueness, and market leadership. Online travel best…
Wyoming’s Beartooth Basin has a limited ski season.There are several factors that determine the availability of summer ski areas, including weather conditions, snowfall, and whether or not nearby highways operate.Beartooth Basin is expected to operate from May 28 until July 6, or as long as the snow melts. You may think that skiing was over for the yearYou don’t even know what you don’t understand Beartooth Basin. This is a ski resort on the Wyoming side, near the Wyoming-Montana boundary. Only a few people know how to pronounce the word “only” The summer season is the best time to visit.…
The third consecutive year, Dollywood The crown has been awarded America’s Favorite Theme Park by the National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA)—and no, this isn’t just a sweet hometown win. Dollywood, a colorful and cheerful amusement park in Tennessee, has once again beaten titans such as Disneyland You can also find out more about the following: Universal Orlando Resort. They are also not just casual visitors to amusement parks: these are true enthusiasts of the rides or die. In 2024, the average NAPHA vote-getter “has visited 13 parks and has clocked up roller coasters in over 130 parks throughout their…
Images by Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics It is important to have a strong presence online for any spa. Stephanie Smith, CEO of Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics, during the 2025 iSPA Conference Spa directors and operators who want to increase their online visibility will find valuable strategies and insights. Balancing Marketing and Operations Many spa professionals have difficulty finding the balance between marketing and operational tasks. This problem is compounded by budget constraints or a budget which could be better aligned to priorities. To effectively use available resources, it’s crucial to create a marketing plan that includes concrete steps. Understanding the…
The heart of Marseille, a Provencal home. The real South awaits you. The sun is king, and conviviality is on the agenda.Noailles is a district in the city of Noailles. Contrasting, creative. A stone’s throw from the Old Port and the legendary Canebière. As you turn down a narrow alleyway, the majestic façade of our Amista hotel, adorned with lion heads, gargoyles and wrought-iron balconies, recounts a glorious past. You will find the soul of an old Provencal house inside. Ginto is a stylish and elegant home in the neighborhood. The 24-room hotel is designed to look like a luxurious…
A city of international significance, with its tree-lined streets, beautiful public parks, dolphin watching piers, and ancient alleyways to explore. restaurant There are many reasons to visit. From art galleries to browse, to boutique shops to check out, to oysters to eat, there is a lot to do. Charleston. There are many. great hotels Staying in an Airbnb offers a little more privacy and freedom.In the Holy City, it is not uncommon for private households to welcome lodgers. The old newspapers from 1790 show Mrs. Knight advertising a boarding house in Tradd Street that promised “satisfaction for those who might…
This city is known for several things, but chief among them is charm: friendly residents, a food scene of Lowcountry classics and fresh seafood, and a history of welcoming its visitors—whether short- or long-term guests. The city was voted by our readers to be the best small city in America 9 years in a line. The hospitality of Charleston’s hotels is well-known. From colorful boutique stays to grand, art-driven buildings, genteel spaces draped in crown molding and regal drapes, and porch-fronted row house hotels in the city’s downtown, our list of the best Charleston hotels covers the city’s alluring range—and…
Kimpton La Peer Hotel Images Kimpton La Peer Hotel announces the appointment of Ryan Parker to General Manager. Parker has over 20 years of hospitality experience, including 11 years as General Manager in multiple hotels. He is known for his ability to drive improvements in operational initiatives and push creative limits, while leading high-producing teams. He joins La Peer Hotel from Hana-Maui Resort where he held the position of General Manager and oversaw three F&B venues, one gas station, a full-service spa and a retail town center. Parker served as the General Manager of The Shay Hotel in Culver city,…
Shenzhen is China’s fastest growing wealth hub. The Asian city has 50,800 millionaires and centimillionaires. It also has 22 billionaires.Second place goes to a U.S. City that has seen 125 percent more millionaires in the past decade. Eight U.S. towns made the ranking.India, China and the U.S.A. all make up part of the top five. Henley & Partners, a company helping people understand their options for residence and citizenship by investment released its World Wealthiest Cities Report. The report has been published in collaboration with global wealth intelligence provider New World WealthThe Global Wealth Migration Tracker is a tool that…
Atlanta, Georgia USA –ActablToday, announced that, a leading hospitality software provider dedicated to providing hotels with actionable data to increase profits, has launched ProfitOwnerA business intelligence platform specifically designed for hotel owners groups. Designed to provide real-time, standardized data across all properties—regardless of brand or management company—ProfitOwner gives ownership groups direct access to the insights they need to make faster, smarter decisions and take control of portfolio performance. Hotel owners rely traditionally on third-party companies to provide performance data. This can result in reporting delays and inconsistent formats that make it difficult to understand insights real-time. ProfitOwner resolves this problem…