Moving Ahead Towards The Light: The Hospitality Industry’s New Trials and Possibilities
There's no doubt that 2022 brought terrific developments for the hospitality industry. Most countries reopened their borders and did away with travel restrictions, and demand matched or even exceeded 2019 levels. However, it's not smooth sailing all around. Our sector faced many ongoing challenges due to the pandemic, and some new issues cropped up, too. What could have been the first "regular" travel year since 2020 is now looking questionable due to the looming recession
Metaverse Travel: How the Metaverse Will Change the Travel Industry
Metaverse travel could revolutionize the way that people engage with the travel industry. Picture a scenario where you can explore a hotel in virtual reality (VR) while you sit in your home on the other side of the world. By creating three-dimensional models of real locations, metaverse travel will create new experiences and new ways for people to choose accommodations and activities. Table of Contents: What is the Metaverse? What is the Difference Between the
Metaverse Tourism: Overview, Benefits, Examples and More
The idea of the metaverse has existed since the 1990s and has become a more well-known concept recently as technology has advanced. This has opened up metaverse tourism opportunities, which businesses in the sector are keen to capitalize on. In this post, you will find details on the metaverse as a concept, its current uses within the tourism industry, and the many metaverse tourism opportunities that are on the horizon. Table of Contents: The Metaverse:
Marketing Tips For the Hospitality & Travel Industry During the Corona Crisis
During the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, there is a lot of uncertainty in the travel industry. Billions of damage are imminent for the travel industry. The only relief from measures against the Corona (COVID-19) virus can ease the economic pain. The hope of travel organizations is focused on summer and autumn business. But how do you deal with online marketing during this crisis period? And how can you prepare your organization for what’s to come? In
Why Simplifying Group Bookings Is the Secret to Business Hotel Success
Group bookings are vital for business hotels, but outdated, fragmented systems complicate the process. Managing accommodation, meeting spaces, and event services across multiple platforms often results in errors, wasted time, and client dissatisfaction. By adopting integrated technology, hotels can simplify operations, minimize mistakes, and improve profitability, ensuring they meet growing demand and operate more efficiently. Simplifying Group Bookings for Boosting Hotel Efficiency and Revenue Managing group bookings is often a double-edged sword for business hotels.
What is the Sabre Global Distribution System?
A global distribution system, or GDS system, is one of the most important distribution channels for those in the hotel industry, allowing travel agencies to access live inventory information and rates, and to sell hotel rooms and other travel services to their customers. In this article, you will learn more about Sabre GDS and how it can benefit hotel owners and others within the travel industry. What is a GDS System? A GDS system, or
Robots in the Travel Industry: 8 Real-World Examples
One of the most exciting technological developments within the travel industry in recent years has been the increased prevalence of robots, with examples ranging from text-based chatbots and front desk robotic assistants to security robots and robotic travel cases. This article takes a closer look at how robots transform tourism, providing eight real-world examples of their use and examining some pros and cons. Understanding Robots Although most of us have a concept of a robot,
What is a Destination Management Organization (DMO)?
Destination management is a broad process based on ensuring tourism benefits a particular destination. It is usually the responsibility of a destination management organization, or DMO for short. Over the course of this article, you will learn more about what a destination management organization is. Table of Contents: What is
Destination Management: How Tourism Adds Value to Your Destination
Destination management can play a vital role in helping unlock the many benefits associated with tourism while ensuring that your destination delivers something unique for travelers. In this article, you will learn more about destination management and how it can help ensure tourism adds value to your destination. Table of
Data Collection Tips for Delivering Personalised Guest Experiences
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What are the top tips and best practices for hotels to collect data in order to deliver personalised guest experiences? How can hotels handle data privacy? (Question by Michael J. Goldrich)Â Our Marketing Expert Panel Michael
8 Ways to Improve Customer Experience in the Travel Industry
Hotels, airlines, car rental companies, and others in the travel industry prioritize the customer experience as one of the most effective competitive differentiators. Indeed, companies that deliver in this area are more likely to generate customer loyalty and build positive reputations. In this article, you will find eight of the
Cruise Ship Jobs: List of Websites to Find the Best Job Vacancies!
The internet can be an invaluable resource when looking for cruise ship jobs, but it is important to know the best places to look and to have some variety in the online channels you use. Here, you can find a list of websites that will be able to help you
Cruise Podcasts: Discover 11 Excellent Cruise Industry Podcasts
Cruise podcasts are audio-based, Internet-distributed, shows which focus on the cruise business. They're produced by people from a wide variety of walks of life, from professionals to enthusiasts or vacationers and everyone in between them. The podcasts are important because they can act as both education and entertainment for travel