Have you ever wondered how travel agents can instantly find the perfect hotel for a last-minute business trip or secure the best rates for a corporate client? The answer lies in the use by over 600,000 Travel Agents of one of the 4 Global Distribution Systems (GDS) – Sabre, Galileo, Amadeus or Worldspan. This guide…
STR Reports Maui Remains Top Hotel Market Despite Slow Recovery After Fires – Image Credit Unsplash+ A year after a series of tragic fires in Maui, the island’s hotels and Hawaii’s governor want visitors to return to the destination to help support the local economy and regain a sense of normalcy. Topline hotel performance across…
Cloudbeds announced Linda Vallner as vice president for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Prior to joining Cloudbeds, Vallner served as chief operating officer at dailypoint, where she oversaw commercial and operational activities. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego announced the appointment of Matt Greene as managing director. Greene is returning to the Hard Rock team,…
Hotel distribution has always been a critical aspect of the hospitality industry. Effective hotel distribution strategies enable hotels to target the right audience, optimise occupancy rates, and enhance revenue management. Hotels have worked with third parties such as airlines, travel agents, online travel agents (OTAs) and the Global Distribution System (GDS) for decades. The dynamic…
But visas are just the beginning, history tells us that we need to work hard in order to keep tourists coming back By Matt CowanChief Editor The Bureau Asia The relief was palpable on social media travel pages in Vietnam this past week after the National Assembly approved a government proposal to extend the validity…
When you visit South Korea, there are some tried and true destinations that will be built into any travel itinerary – bustling Seoul, or foodie paradise Busan. But there’s one destination that gives you a taste of everything Korea has to offer, from the spectacular scenery to the amazing cultural scene, historic highlights to the…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Biden-Harris Administration Funds $427 Million In Upgrades For U.S. Airports Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes Biden-Harris admin allocates $427M to modernize U.S. airports, enhancing safety and capacity. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is distributing $427 million across 245 airport infrastructure…
When it comes to posting and sharing content, Twitter is less effective than Facebook and Instagram, and staff can find it overwhelming to keep on top of the continuous, snappy engagement that this social media platform demands. That said, its 320 million monthly users can’t be ignored, and Twitter is without doubt the best social…
Meet Subhransu, a seasoned professional with over 14 years of experience in the hospitality technology industry, who has continually evolved in various roles, each enriching his career journey. A Bit About Subhransu’s Career Journey: Subhransu began his professional journey as a Front Office Executive for a hotel chain. This foundational role provided him with firsthand…
Hype and reality of Gen AI in business travel – Image Credit Unsplash+ “Large language models are like a detective story,” said Matthew Newton, CWT’s VP and Chief Architect on a Business Travel Show panel in June 2024, “Gen AI allows you to predict the whodunnit.” Indeed, it’s Gen AI’s ability to predict an outcome…
