Price increases of 3.7% for the hotel sector and 2.6% for the year, due to global economic growth and higher oil prices, are among the global forecasts for 2019 included in the fifth annual Global Travel Forecast report released by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA);
Global forecasts for 2019 included in the fifth annual Global Travel Forecast report, published by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and CWT.
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Hotels' reliance on the distribution channel of online platforms continues to increase, while the proportion of direct bookings is decreasing, according to a study by HOTREC and the Swiss University of Applied Sciences Valais. The three leading operators in Europe share 92% of the intermediary market. Leer más
For 74% of travelers, hotel loyalty programs are among the top factors of importance in determining their lodging preferences.
Users highlight brand trust, location and the ability to accumulate points with no expiration date as key benefits, according to a study conducted by U.S. News & World Report for Best Western.
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Although only 11% of travel managers globally have implemented it, continuous sourcing is a new approach to sourcing that has already proven successful in generating savings and flexibility in the travel program. This is according to a survey conducted by ACTE Global, in collaboration with HRS. Leer más
Boeing and the Gas Natural Fenosa Foundation were the winners of the 26th edition of the Gebta Awards, the association that represents the main agencies specialized in Business Travel in Spain. The awards recognize innovation and initiatives with an impact on the business travel industry. Leer más
The agencies think that the economy as a whole will be better from now until the end of the year, although their confidence is much higher for the tourism sector, which is expected to grow strongly. This is the result of the first Business Confidence Index (ICE) of travel agencies on the tourism economy, released by the National Tourism Observatory (Observatur). Leer más