London, 2 SEPTEMBER 2025 – Business travel spending is projected to surpass $2 trillion by 2028, according to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). With 81% of business travellers reporting…
read moreEver found yourself scrolling and suddenly pausing on a photo of someone sipping a cocktail by the pool or reading by a fireplace in some dreamy countryside retreat and thinking,…
read moreWhat is a GDS in the hotel industry? A Global Distribution System (GDS) is a powerful computer network that connects hotels, airlines, car rental companies and travel agents. Think of…
read moreGlobal Distribution Systems (GDS) power the global travel industry by generating billions of dollars in sales every year. Online travel agents and travel agencies use a GDS to search for…
read moreIndependent, non-branded properties often have to compete against well-known hotel chains or brands with extensive sales resources and revenue capabilities. This can be frustrating and might seem like it’s impossible…
read moreIt’s 2020, and the way people book hotels is becoming more digitalised as travellers today are more technologically savvy than ever before. The most recent statistics suggest that 83% of…
read moreThe last few months of 2019 saw Google change its advertising tactics in an attempt to disrupt the online travel market, making it more expensive for OTA’s and hotels to…
read moreFrom a guest’s first touchpoint with front desk staff to their post-stay customer service experience, ensuring the guest journey is immaculate is crucial for any hotel. After all, if you…
read moreIt’s almost 2020, and as we prepare to enter not just a new year but a new decade as well, it’s important to take a step back and analyse how…
read moreAround 60% of hotel bookings are now made online. By 2020, over 50% of all online searches are expected to be done by voice-enabled technology. And nearly 42% of global…
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