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Man City left with hotel reservation in Wembley despite missing FA Cup final – John Cross
Man City missed the FA Cup final but still have a hotel reservation near Wembley, but it will instead be Arsenal and Chelsea in the flagship event, where the Gunners' victory could be crucial to retain Pierre-Emerick AubameyangVideo…
STR monitors rise in hotel bookings in China
SINGAPORE, May 18, 2020: STR reports that China's hotel occupancy rate reached 40% from May 6-10 due to the partial resumption of business travel.
In Beijing, occupancy rates rose after the government eased restrictions and the five-day…
Online hotel booking sites can fool travelers
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A new study from the UK shows that travelers could get better deals if they go directly through the hotel rather than booking with an online travel agency like Booking.com or Expedia.com.
This…
Online hotel reservation sites such as booking.com do not offer bargain prices. to study
Online hotel reservation sites do not offer the bargain prices claimed in their glossy TV advertisements.According to a study by Which?Websites such as Booking.com and Expedia claim to research all available deals in a range of hotel…
Safara is the best hotel booking app you probably don’t know
Booking travel accommodation is a bit like looking for a new apartment or a new home. It's fun and exciting at first, but it quickly becomes tedious, time-consuming, and maybe the reason you and your partner aren't!-->…
Booking.com tops SiteMinder 2019 ranking of hotel reservation revenue generators in Asia
SiteMinder named Booking.com, Agoda and Expedia Group as Asia's top performing hotel distribution channels in its 2019 ranking, which tracks the performance of 20 of the world's top tourist destinations.
The other top 12…
Top Manufacturers of Hotel Booking Revenue in 2019 Show No Direct Channel Stoppages, Key Players
SiteMinder, the leading customer acquisition platform for the global hospitality industry, today unveils its annual lists of the distribution channels that have generated the highest booking revenues for hotels over the past year.…
Sharing economy approach to hotel reservations
Perch Co-founder and CEO Sam Tate took an extended vacation two summers ago after his freshman year of college. It was a "month-long backpacking trip to Europe," he told PYMNTS in an interview. Tate visited many cities on the excursion,…
Advance hotel bookings suffer due to coronavirus – myRepublica
BHAIRAHAWA, February 5: The widespread coronavirus outbreak in China has affected the tourism industry in Nepal. Advance reservations and hotel packages are being canceled by Chinese tourists due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Hotels in…
Travel Edge’s Hotel EDGE Aims to Simplify the Hotel Booking Process
TORONTO - Travel Edge says its new hotel reservation tool ADX Hotel Edge gives its travel consultants access to more than 88,000 additional hotels to book for their clients.
The platform allows for a quick price comparison to make…
Why the future of hotel booking is experiential (and how you can cash in)
Once upon a time, upscale and luxury hotels were designed exclusively to provide guests with a beautiful place to stay while visiting a destination or traveling for business. Booking the stay usually boiled down to four simple…
This new application will allow you to take advantage of discounts on suites and luxury rooms
There is a new app that lets you take advantage of upgrade offers on your next hotel stay, so you can get the best room you could get at a reduced price.
The app will allow you to receive upgrade offers from hotels you have booked…
Online hotel booking scams cost consumers $ 5.7 billion annually
Nearly one in four consumers are deceived by online reservation scams and dishonest marketing practices by fraudulent and deceptive travel websites, according to a new study from the…
South Korea’s Yanolja to acquire Dailyhotel, its local luxury hotel booking competitor
Yanolja Co., South Korea's leading operator of accommodation booking sites, will acquire Dailyhotel, the country's largest luxury hotel and restaurant booking platform, as part of efforts to further diversify its business portfolio to!-->!-->…
Hotel reservation: Looking for accommodation? See these Hollywood stays
Hotel reservation: Grand Hotel BudapestWhen the name of the accommodation appears in the title of the film, you know it has to have an impact. This stunning guesthouse where concierge Gustave H. and his assistant Zero Moustafa become…
Five under-the-radar metrics to track on your hotel booking engine
Optimizing your booking platform for speed, user experience, and simplicity is one of the fastest ways to increase conversion rate. If you're always on the lookout for new ways to move forward, one thing that continues to go unnoticed…
Radisson Rewards partners with WeHotel, Jin Jiang’s global hotel booking platform
Radisson Rewards, the global rewards program of Radisson Hotel Group, today announced an exciting new collaboration with WeHotel, the global hotel booking platform for Jin Jiang International.
As of June 30, 2019, 53 Radisson Hotel Group…
How to Save 50% on Hotel Booking This Summer 2019
While it might seem like everyone is a flight hijacker these days, using miles to book long-haul flights or snagging wrong fares, not everyone is saving on their hotel stays. .
Although short-term rental platforms like Airbnb or VRBO have…
Why are hotel booking sites untrustworthy – which ones? New
Vacationers should always beware of questionable sales tactics when using hotel booking sites. Travel warned.
Agoda, Booking.com, eBookers, Expedia, Hotels.com and Trivago have been ordered to phase out questionable practices…
“There’s Only One Room Left”: Why Hotel Booking Sites Are Untrustworthy
Vacationers should still be wary of dubious sales tactics when using hotel booking sites, which ones? Travel warned.Agoda, Booking.com, eBookers, Expedia, Hotels.com and Trivago have been ordered to phase out questionable practices…
Which? accuses hotel booking sites of continuing to skew search results
According to the new Which? research.In February, Expedia, Booking.com, Trivago, Hotels.com, Agoda and Ebookers were all named and humiliated by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for employing unfair practices.Venues have been…
Why did Airbnb finalize its acquisition of the HotelTonight hotel reservation service?
Worldwide: Airbnb has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the HotelTonight hotel reservation service.
The acquisition's closing comes after information was first filtered five weeks ago about the proposed deal.
This…
Staycation in London: New Hotel Reservation Service Just Made Your Sunday Night Even Sexier |…
Ehave you suffered from the fears of Sunday?Perhaps you wished you could spend the last of your weekend with a massage at a fabulous spa, or enjoy room service in a fluffy white robe?Well, thanks to a last minute hotel room reservation…
How to successfully start and run an online hotel reservation business
There is undoubtedly a lot of competition in the online hotel reservation industry, so for a newbie there are a few essential points that would be very helpful in ensuring that their hotel booking business is in.…
Google’s new hotel booking site threatens Expedia, Airbnb and others
In the space of just a few months, the threat of Google in travel booking is even more looming. Indeed, Skift said last October that Google's new hotel search posed a greater threat to booking rivals. Now the tech giant has added…
Why is Airbnb diversifying by acquiring the HotelTonight hotel reservation service?
Worldwide: Airbnb has agreed to acquire the HotelTonight hotel reservation service in another sign of diversification from its main rental service.
According to HotelTonight, the company strives to make last-minute travel easy and…
Airbnb to buy HotelTonight as it digs deeper into hotel booking industry
On this Monday March 13, 2017, photo, Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky is interviewed during ... a New York Economic Club luncheon. (AP Photo / Richard Drew)
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Airbnb acquires HotelTonight to deepen expansion in hotel reservation industry
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Rental accommodation firm Airbnb has bought HotelTonight, an app for finding hotel rooms at discounted prices, as it digs deeper into the hotel reservation industry for attract a wider variety of travelers ahead…
Airbnb acquires HotelTonight last minute hotel booking application
The company announced on Thursday he signed an agreement to acquire HotelTonight, a last-minute hotel reservation startup. HotelTonight, founded in 2010, is best known for its app and website that allows customers to reserve hotel rooms at…
Airbnb commits to acquiring HotelTonight last minute hotel booking app – TechCrunch
As Airbnb gears up for its big leap in public markets, it expands its hosting platform to include more than just three houses and unusual houses.
Today, the company confirmed its intention to acquire HotelTonight, the developer of a…
Online hotel booking giants to make major changes after UK investigation
PHUKET: Six major online booking operators - Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda, Hotels.com, ebookers and trivago - have agreed to make "voluntary" changes to their online sales tactics following an investigation conducted by the UK's Competition…
Paytm acquires hotel booking platform NightStay
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Change the game? : Hotel booking sites urged to curb abusive business practices
The selling practices of online travel agents (OTAs) around the world will soon undergo major reform after a landmark action by the UK's consumer protection agency.
the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has taken enforcement action…
Hotel booking sites forced to end misleading sales tactics | Competition and Markets Authority
Hotel booking sites will be forced to make major changes after Britain's competition watchdog found they routinely engage in high-pressure sales, mislead consumers on prices and give more importance to the hotels that paid the most…
Hotel booking sites agree to end deceptive tactics
Major travel websites including Trivago (TRVG), Expedia (EXPE), Agoda and Booking.com have agreed to change the way they do business after a UK investigation found some of them were misleading users about hotel room prices and search…
Hotel booking sites to make major changes after CMA probe
Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda, Hotels.com, ebookers and trivago have been subject to CMA enforcement actions due to serious concerns about issues such as pressure selling, misleading discount claims, the effect of commission on how hotels…
Paytm enters the hotel reservation industry with the acquisition of NightStay
Paytm plans to invest Rs 500 crore in scaling up its travel operations and has partnered with over 5,000 hotels across all segments.
Paytm's forays into new business areas continue as the company enters the hotel room booking…
Paytm launches hotel reservation with the acquisition of NightStay
New Delhi: Digital payment company Paytm on Tuesday announced it has acquired Delhi-based hotel reservation platform NightStay for an undisclosed amount, entering the crowded hospitality segment.…
Paytm Enters Oyo Territory; launches on-demand hotel booking business with NightStay
Paytm has acquired a hotel booking app called NightStay that allows travelers to book hotels instantly while ensuring high quality service. With the Rs 142 crore acquisition of NightStay, Paytm is looking to re-enter the hotel aggregation…
Hotel booking site cancels thousands of vacation reservations
Travel scams are horrible experiences to have, but travel scams that happen on vacation seem to make the worst of it.Apparently, thousands of people have just had their Christmas and New Year's Eve hotel reservations canceled by…
Michelin acquires the Tablet hotel reservation platform
The French tire company and publisher of restaurant guides has taken over the New York-based platform, which offers "unique, high-quality hotel experiences".Michelin's move to hotel reservations comes after acquiring online restaurant…
Amsterdam-based hotel booking platform Bidroom raises €15m
The Dutch commission-free hotel booking platform Bidroom has raised 15 million euros from several family offices, Emerged reported. The company will use the new capital for international expansion and hiring.
Founded in 2014, Bidroom is a…
Business Travelers Say Loyalty Matters in Hotel Booking
According to new research released today by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in partnership with Omni Hotels & Resorts, business travelers consider an average of three hotels before booking, and 82% say business travel…
Hotel booking sites report that searches for Wakanda have increased by 620%
Hotel booking sites report that searches for the FICTIONAL country of Wakanda from the movie Black Panther have increased by 620%One said he saw an increase in traffic for Wakanda Water Park in WisconsinAnother had spotted…
The Hotel Booking website identifies December as the cheapest month to book in Breckenridge
HotelsCombined, a hotel pricing platform, recently compiled a survey of average daily hotel rates for the markets surrounding seven Colorado ski resorts, including Breckenridge and Keystone. Unlike most others,…
This Hotel Booking Scam Has Already Fooled Millions Of Travelers
The facade of the luxury hotel Le Plaza Athenee. Patrick Kovarik/AFP/Getty Images
The American Hotel and Lodging Association is warning consumers about the massive explosion of hotel reservation scams that are costing the hospitality…
SnapTravel raises $8 million for a chat-powered hotel booking service – TechCrunch
Chatbots — automated bots that let you interact with a service or brand through messaging apps or text messages — have yet to become hits as a group. But that hasn't stopped investors from investing $8 million in a hotel booking…
Check out this list of the best online hotel booking sites in India
Also Read – 5 Hacks That Will Help You Save On Hotel Bookings As more and more people travel to escape the routine and explore the world, a number of hotel booking sites have sprung up in recent years to cater to the growing…
Meituan Becomes a Leader in Online Luxury Hotel Booking
InterContinental Hotel in Ning Bo. Image Via the official website.Meituan-Dianping is rapidly becoming a dominant force in China's online luxury hotel reservation industry. A year after the launch of the luxury hotel category on Meituan,…
Disneyland Hotel Booking Tips
5 things to consider before booking this hotel near DisneylandHotel deals are hard to come by during Disneyland's peak summer season, but there are ways to make sure you get what you pay for. Scott Craven/The RepublicWochitAnyone who's…
New luxury hotel booking site makes you an instant VIP with upgrades and extras
The flagship of the Hong Kong peninsula is one of the best hotels in the world. But your stay can be much better... depending on how you book it.
Peninsula Hotels
If you travel regularly for…
Book a room at the last minute? Get Big Discounts With Hotel Booking Apps
In the past, when Nirmalya Barua, a 46-year-old information technology (IT) professional, needed to book hotel rooms for a business or leisure trip, he went to the website of…
Monica Conyers was fired for a $750 hotel reservation for a funeral
Stations alleges Conyers tried to use her congressman husband's federal ID to get a discount on a trip he didn't accompany her onRadio station says Conyers wired over $750 off hotel billStations alleges that Conyers tried to use her…
Virtuoso’s New Hotel Reservation Tool Helps Customers Stay In Touch With Reservation Agents
NEW YORK – Virtuoso says its new online hotel booking tool puts the access and amenities of its Hotels & Resorts program in the hands of the consumer, "while ensuring that booking takes place under the watchful eye of consumers."…
Trends in Traveler Preferences in Hotel Booking
The market demands of the travel industry are changing at a drastically high rate, due to changing traveler preferences, especially for a satisfying hotel booking experience. Industry players seem to have taken the initiative to respond…
10 ways to save on your next hotel booking
Book a hotel online? Do not pay more than necessary.
According to the latest Hotel Price Index from Hotels.com, in 2015 Australians paid more for their hotel rooms in 70% of their top 100 destinations…
Avoid fraudulent hotel booking sites
As the number of online hotel reservations continues to rise, so does the rate of booking scams.
A study published in 2015 by the American Hotel &…
Korean last-minute hotel booking app DailyHotel launches in 10 new countries – TechCrunch
DailyHotel, a Seoul-based app that helps busy travelers find hotel rooms quickly, has launched in 10 new Asian countries. The startup was founded in 2013 by brothers Ryan and Jimmy Shin after Ryan struggled to find a last-minute hotel…
Jetsetter takes the hotel tonight with last-minute hotel booking and deals in the mobile app –…
It was only a matter of time before Jetsetter, Gilt's luxury travel vertical, offered same-day hotel deals for travelers on the go. Another startup primarily playing in this space is Hotel Tonight, which just raised $23 million and is…
Want Me Get Me Classy Hotel Booking Site
Consumers are tired of shelling out for hotel amenities like snacks and decently sized rooms. They lost about $1.8 billion on hotel costs in 2011, and rates are expected to climb to more than $100 a night…