TODAY: Ctrip ventures into hotel management, launches brand, The State of the MetaSearch 2018 and AccorHotels and Eurostar team up the loyalty programmes.

Ctrip ventures into hotel management, launches brand
Tuesday, 16th October 2018

The launch of Rezen Hotels, Ctrip’s first high-end hotel brand, marks the group’s strategy to branch out to the high star-rating hotel sector. The group aims to bring together top-rated hotels in China’s first- and second-tier cities and help them improve performance and services with big data analysis backed by Ctrip >>

Waldorf Astoria debuts in South East Asia
16 Oct 2018 : Located within the 60-storey Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard, Waldorf Astoria Bangkok announces the hotel’s official opening in the heart of Bangkok >>

Yatra introduces 'Flexi Stay' at hotels in India
16 Oct 2018 : Yatra Flexi Stay, allows customers to book budget and premium (4/5 star) hotels with ANYTIME check-in / check-out, while only paying for the time-based usage of the room >>

AccorHotels and Eurostar team up the loyalty programmes
16 Oct 2018 : The 50 million Le Club AccorHotels members worldwide will also have access to Eurostar's loyalty programme, including Eurostar tickets and upgrades, special offers and purchases in the Club Eurostar shop >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

The State of the MetaSearch 2018
Tuesday, 16th October 2018

Metasearch isn’t going away anytime soon; it’s only becoming an increasingly important and complex channel.

As metasearch grows in complexity, it’s also becoming more competitive. According to data, in the second half of August this year, there was more consistent competition than we’ve seen any other time throughout all of 2018.

This could mean higher acquisition costs and a shift in where bookings are going >>

5 Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling
It’s no secret that when you’re away from home, fast food like McDonald’s and Dunkin often looks significantly more appealing than taking the time to find healthier options. Staying consistent with a meal plan and being active are steps to a healthy lifestyle that you shouldn’t have to compromise on while on business travel >>

Being Curious and Its Benefits
Most of the greatest discoveries and amazing inventions throughout history are the result of curiosity, the impulse to seek new information , experience and explore new possibilities is a basic human attribute >>