H-Hotels.com Adds Digital Media Solutions to Successful Partnership with Amadeus
German hotel group H-Hotels.com has signed an agreement with Amadeus to expand their reach to travelers on digital channels, adding to Business Intelligence and Travel Seller Media contracts. May 8, 2023 – With expectations of a busy summer travel season, hoteliers in Europe are seeking ways to increase bookings and drive more awareness of their properties. H-Hotels.com, one of the largest privately-owned hotel chains in Germany with over 60 hotels throughout Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Hungary has selected a broader, more far-reaching media campaign by adding several Digital Media solutions including display and social media marketing to their current suite…
He smelled something strange in his Tibetan hotel room. It was a dead body under his bed
CNN — When a tourist at a Tibetan hotel noticed a foul smell in his room and asked to move, little could he have guessed he would get caught up in a murder investigation. The traveler spent half a day in the room wondering where the smell was coming from and initially suspected either the bakery downstairs or perhaps his own feet. But he was later informed that he came from a dead body under the bed. The tourist – identified only as Mr Zhang – had checked into the hotel, said to be popular among internet influencers, in Lhasa…
The Best Luxury Vacation Rentals From Aman Resorts
Photo Courtesy of Aman Resorts “What is that, Dunes?” was my first thought upon seeing an Instagram ad for Amangirione of the most celebrity-coveted retreats from the luxury vacation company Aman Resorts. Blessed with infinity edge pools, Turkish towels for days, and stunning Brutalist architecture, the Utah hotel has become a bucket list experience for anyone—especially the über wealthy—craving a vacation with all the resources of a five-star resort, and all the peace and isolation of Mars. Aside from one YouTube comment on a longer video of the resorts that reads, “I just get that weird feeling [the people] from…
Two of SF’s biggest hotels face a $725 million loan deadline
Two of San Francisco’s biggest hotels, Hilton San Francisco Union Square and Parc 55, face a $725 million loan maturity deadline in November. The owner of Park Hotels said, on an earnings call this week, it is exploring all options for the properties, including potentially giving them up to their lenders. The company could also extend the loan deadline. “All options are being explored, and we hope to have this resolved by the summer,” said Thomas Baltimore Jr., chairman and CEO of Park Hotels. “If we were hypothetically to give back the keys, there’s a forgiveness of debt. The income…
How do Hotels Distribute Inventory to Drive Bookings
The hospitality industry is a diverse and complex landscape. One of the most important aspects of this industry is distribution, which refers to the process of getting hotel inventory to consumers through various channels. With the rise of online travel agencies (OTAs), hoteliers must navigate a complex distribution landscape to maximize their revenue and reach as many potential guests as possible. Why do hotels use third-party distribution channels? Increased Exposure By listing their properties on third-party channels, hotels can reach a wider audience than they might be able to on their own. This can be especially useful for independent or…
Why Metasearch is critical for your Direct Bookings Strategy
With the increased usage of mobile, as well as travelers looking for more options the travel industry is now witnessing a shift in consumer behavior, with travelers looking for better deals for more exclusive destinations. While looking for these exclusive destinations, travelers expect seamless experiences from the minute they book, until the time they check out and while OTAs have been a critical partner in solving for distribution, destination properties that are targeting leisure travelers are now looking to solve the end-to-end journey and are also looking to invest in tools that can help with the same. If you are…