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Great news – Business travel is surging forward, international travel is returning and despite new challenges, industry recovery is entrenched. In addition, corporate travel policies are undergoing a revamp and employees are broadly willing to travel for business.
Denver’s ‘Populus’ Will Be The First Carbon-Positive Hotel In The U.S.
Novel Hotel City Centre Strongly recommends eRevMax solutions for online distribution. The hotel has increased its occupancy to 90% by leveraging RateTiger.
US hotel rates surge to record high. Also travellers across South-east Asia and Australia have been resuming outbound travel with a vengeance.
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Global business travel recovery sees double-digit surge since February
Latest GBTA Business Travel Recovery Poll reveals more international travel resumes and travel bookings, spending and willingness rises, alongside policy, inflation and sustainability factors.
https://www.gbta.org/blog/global-business-travel-recovery-sees-double-digit-surge-since-february/
Can the hotel industry reach a carbon positive future?
Carbon positivity is emerging as the next step in eco-focused hospitality. It’s the latest in a wave of hospitality destinations that are stepping up the sustainability factor.
https://www.surfacemag.com/articles/populus-studio-gang-carbon-positive-hotels/
Novel Hotel City Centre increases occupancy to 90% with RateTiger
The four-star property has been using RateTiger Connect for 2-way rate and inventory as well as reservation data transfer between sales channels and hotel PMS.
Know more on how they leveraged this rise in online bookings – https://ratetiger.com/novel-hotel-city-centre-increases-occupancy-to-90-with-ratetiger/
U.S. hotel rates surge to record high
The average U.S. hotel daily room rate last month was $146.61 – the highest average daily room rate of any month on record, according to hospitality data firm STR.
https://thepointsguy.com/news/us-hotel-rates-record-high/
Asia’s travelers are back and with new preferences and expectations
Growing demand for luxury and wellness-focused travel shows that people are searching for premium travel options. . Domestic demand has almost reached pre-pandemic levels – Malaysia and Indonesia have already surpassed 2019 demand – and international demand is picking up fast.
https://www.webintravel.com/asias-travellers-are-back-and-with-new-preferences-and-expectations/
How to delete a Google review
Negative Google reviews can adversely affect your business, fortunately, it is possible to remove negative reviews and sanitize your business image.
https://www.quicksprout.com/how-do-you-delete-a-google-review/
