Google’s removal of third party cookies will punish independent hotel marketers - Hotels that do not have well-structured, well-centralized first-party data will be the biggest losers from the elimination of third-party cookies.

Jan 22, 2024 • Hospitality

U.S. hotels posted record-high ADR and RevPAR in 2023 - The U.S. hotel industry posted its highest average daily rate and revenue per available room on record in 2023, according to STR.

Jan 22, 2024 • Hospitality

Hotels in gateway markets look to maximize international demand - Hotels are looking into source-market targeting through promotions and messaging, as well as providing preferential pricing in larger booking windows and length of stays.

Jan 22, 2024 • Hospitality

European regulators eye Booking.com under Digital Services Act - The European Commission has taken its next step in regulating online platforms with a request for information from a number of companies including Booking.com.

Jan 22, 2024 • Hospitality

Truly retail to hotel guests - Much like how the airline industry leverages wider products to capture, own and keep the customer, hospitality has the opportunity to do the same.

Jan 18, 2024 • Hospitality

Hoteliers anticipate greater pricing power in 2024 - Rate growth showed some signs of moderating at the end of 2023, but STR's latest forecast for 2024 still has rates growing by 3%.

Jan 18, 2024 • Hospitality

Shiji's 2024 Hospitality Technology Distribution Chart - Consolidation in the sector, brand evolutions, and a focus on personalization are some of the key trends defining the 2024 hospitality distribution landscape.

Jan 18, 2024 • Hospitality

Boost direct bookings with an conversion rate optimization tool - Discrepancies in pricing across different platforms can lead to a loss of potential guests who may choose other options that appear more cost-effective.

Jan 18, 2024 • Hospitality