TODAY: OTA association slams direct bookings, Smart Cities initiative rolls out with Asia as test bed and Hotels Create Sense of Place with Local Design.

OTA association slams direct bookings
Thursday, 10th May 2018

By this point, the number of studies testifying to the positive impact of direct bookings - and the sometimes harmful influence of OTAs - is approaching too many to count.

Whether it's in terms of the revenue share for hotels or the experience of guests, there's plenty of evidence to suggest that booking directly through a hotel website benefits all parties involved >>

Smart Cities initiative rolls out with Asia as test bed
10 May 2018 : Amadeus is taking its technological capabilities and expertise beyond travel to tackle the challenges posed to societies by rapid urbanisation and the growth of mega cities, and Asia will be the test bed >>

European tourism signals another positive year
10 May 2018 : Latest results indicate another year of sustained growth in European tourism demand, Europe continues to appeal to worldwide travellers and remains the most visited region in the world despite a variety of challenges in recent years >>

Passenger demand rises, load factor sets new record
10 May 2018 : The International Air Transport Association announced global passenger traffic results for March 2018 showing that demand rose 9.5%, compared to the same month a year ago, the fastest pace in 12 months >>

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Hotels Create Sense of Place with Local Design
Thursday, 10th May 2018

Travelers want a real sense of place when they stay in a hotel, and designers are doing their part to make sure guests feel completely immersed in a destination from the moment they arrive.

Here are just a few notable hotels from historic to ultra-modern (and modern twists on historic properties) that are evoking destination in their design >>

Sorry Shouldn’t Mean 'Too Bad'
In this situation, sorry had a double meaning. Maybe the driver was saying he was sorry to apologize, and at the same time, he was also saying, 'Too bad. Pay more money if you want the mulch delivered an extra 50 feet to the back of the house.' >>

Global Update: Who's Where and Doing What - May 2018
Global update of who is moving where and from where - keep track of old colleagues and friends or find lost ones, brought to you by The Boutique Search Firm >>