Last week I read an article that said Google is secretly launching a new booking experience. Well I had a look at what they are doing and noticed that the new site is a carbon copy of Google Flights and could
There is a demand for amazing stories, we as human beings crave for more stories, let me clarify it; we crave interesting stories. Origin created a series of experiments in which consumers were shown items paired with either standart descriptions or more detailed
When we compete against Expedia and Booking.com we set ourselves up to lose. They have massive budgets and they are increasingly becoming masters at conversions. They've mastered the art of how to minimize the steps we take to book. However, the
I'm excited to announce that I will be speaking at Destination Hotel Resort & Spa Expo about "How to become the hotel everybody wants to visit". You will be inspired with new ideas, tips and insights on how your venue can stand out
Boutique hotels are everywhere! There are now tens of thousands of these stylish and fashionable locations to stay at around the world, but what makes any one of these ‘special’? Why would I part with my money to stay just
Expedia reported a better-than-expected increase in fourth-quarter revenue, helped by higher gross bookings. However, the company's adjusted profit fell short of Wall Street estimates, due to higher expenses in the quarter. The company said gross bookings rose 8 percent to $16.10
Content marketing is a buzz term. We like to slap this word everywhere like it's a must say term. Everybody can pronounce content marketing and everybody can say that they do content. Right? The most important aspect in content is
According to reports, Airbnb is closing a deal to acquire Tilt for somewhere between $10m and $20m. A little background on Tilt It began in 2012 as a crowdfunding platform called Crowdtilt. While its rivals focused on use cases (GoFundMe: individual pursuits, Kickstarter:
eDreams Odigeo announces today it has acquired the Barcelona-based business budgetplaces.com, a hotel booking site that provides customers with access to accommodation around the world. Founded in Barcelona in 2003, Budgetplaces.com provides centrally located accommodation to travelers around the world. It
There is a consistent battle against OTAs in the hotel business. The question is how do we improve direct bookings on our your website? Here are five ways that you can books your direct bookings. Optimize your design Make sure that