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May 22, 2018
The Airbnb effect: Fueling start-up ecosystems around the world
Airbnb is one of a handful of companies that has made CNBC's Disruptor 50 List every year since the ranking began in 2013. This is due to the home-sharing giant's revolutionary business model that has upended the hospitality industry..
May 15, 2018
Here are the Phoenix-area resorts that made Cvent's list of top hotels for meetings and events
Seven Phoenix-area resorts are among the best for meetings and events, according to an annual ranking published this week.
Virginia-based Cvent Inc., which connects event planners with venues, released its 2018 lists of the top meeting hotels for meetings and events worldwide. Cvent crafted lists for different regions around the world including the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia Pacific region
May 15, 2018
Cvent Unveils 2018 List of Top 50 Meeting Hotels in Europe
Cvent, Inc., a market leader in meetings, events, and hospitality technology, today announced the results of its Top 50 Meeting Hotels in Europe. Due to increased group business demand, venues in Europe are ranked in a standalone list this year after previously being included in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa category. The list was compiled by analysing group booking activity through its Cvent Supplier Network, which sourced more than $14.7 billion and more than 40 million room nights in 2017, helping to support more than 715,000 events worldwide.
May 14, 2018
What’s the Value of Hotel Loyalty Programs?
While hoteliers grapple with how to win over that 'notoriously disloyal' generation, the millennials, what's the value of hotel loyalty programs? Major hotel chains such as Marriott and Hilton, with tens of millions of members, have been using such programs for decades to inspire feelings of loyalty among guests and fend off online travel agents or OTAs. However, not everyone in the industry is convinced loyalty programs work - especially in the luxury segment.
October 16, 2017
OTAs vs Hotels: The Age-Old Battle Over Online Booking
While OTAs and hotels seem at odds with each other, they both have one important thing in common: their dedication to the customer— or more specifically the guest.
In regards to online booking, there are important and striking differences between how the two cater to the guest— which has resulted in OTAs seemingly dominated the online booking market.
