2024 Deloitte summer travel survey, Okura to add over 500 rooms in Thailand and more...

2024 Deloitte summer travel survey
Friday, 24th May 2024

This summer Americans’ eyes are on the horizon again, as nearly half (48%) of the respondents to the 2024 Deloitte summer travel survey plan to take vacations involving paid lodging (see methodology).

But they are also watching the price tag. Although Americans’ financial confidence is similar to summer 2023, the perception of inflated fares and fees is affecting every aspect of travel this season >>

Hotel Okura to add over 500 rooms in Thailand
24 May 2024 : Hotel Okura Co signed a multiple-property framework agreement on May 17 with Asset World Corporation to operate a new hotel being developed by AWC in Chiang Mai by 2028 and several Okura Group luxury hotels across Thailand by 2030 >>

Sabre introduces SabreMosaic
24 May 2024 : Proprietary, intelligent end-to-end platform enables airlines to fully transform and modernize their retailing strategies, powered by Google’s industry-leading AI and Google Cloud architecture >>

14th US-China tourism leadership summit paves way for increased travel
24 May 2024 : Brand USA, joined by the US Department of Commerce and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China, hosted the 14th US–China Tourism Leadership Summit in Xi'an, China, from May 21-23, 2024 >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Tired of Talking About Direct Bookings? Me Too
Friday, 24th May 2024

We’ve been talking about 'shifting share' away from the OTAs for something like 15 years now and it’s more than a little disheartening to think that we’ll still be talking about this for another 15 years.

It’s not just the loss of revenue that is concerning. It’s the loss of that direct relationship with the customer. That’s why this conversation is so important to keep having. But I think we need to make a choice as an industry >>

Can Restaurant Hosts Share in the Tip Pool?
Many restaurants utilize tip pools to encourage teamwork, consistency, and customer-focused service – but you may be confused about who can and can’t participate in the pool >>

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