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September 11, 2020

The Week, That Was – Sep 2020 Week 2

In five minutes or less, keep track of the most important news of the week, curated just for you. We present to you hand – picked news on latest industry perspectives and some general updates. Read on!!

TRAVEL TECH launches APAC Online Forum from 21 – 25 Sep 2020

Travel Tech introduces its virtual educational conference for APAC hoteliers and travel trade professionals. Through a series of webinars, TRAVEL TECH APAC brings together regional and global players to discuss evolving trends, changing guest expectations and new ways for travel businesses to strategize and cope with the market dynamics. Come and explore new business frontiers and discover innovative technologies.

Join our expert speakers who will talk about various topics affecting hospitality business – the sessions are scheduled from 21 – 25 September 2020 at 9:00 CET/ 15:00 SGT. RGEISTER NOW – https://lnkd.in/eGxeGuE

US travel trends for 2021

American travelers are turning their gaze towards summer 2021, with search volumes steadily increasing, including a 25% increase during the last month alone, according to new Skyscanner data.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/skyscanner-reveals-us-travel-trends-for-2021-301126441.html

Where is hotel-tech headed in post-pandemic era?

With more businesses opting for cloud-based solutions and self-serve offerings, low-contact technologies will be the preferred choice for hoteliers. Hotels will look at AI, data security, platform, and integrations as must-haves.

https://in.mashable.com/tech/16901/where-is-travel-tech-headed-in-the-post-pandemic-era

Why travel should be considered an essential human activity

Go ahead and plan that trip. It’s good for you, scientists say. Plotting a trip is nearly as enjoyable as actually taking one. Merely thinking about a pleasurable experience is itself pleasurable. Anticipation is its own reward.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/2020/09/why-travel-should-be-considered-an-essential-human-activity/

Italy: Hotel market sentiment survey.

Horwath HTL Italy conducted a survey to evaluate the current and medium-term impacts of Covid-19 on the Italian hospitality industry.

Download the report –https://horwathhtl.com/publication/italian-hotel-market/

German hotel operators confident about future.

Almost 95 percent expect the German hotel market to recover to its 2019 record level by 2022 or 2023 latest, according to a new survey.

https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/germany/news/2020/06/survey-hotel-operator-beat

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September 4, 2020September 4, 2020

The Week, That Was – Sep 2020 Week 1

eRevMax expands connectivity offering in Europe with Veturis Travel

Travel technology leader eRevMax announced it has completed integration with one of Europe’s fastest growing travel wholesalers, Veturis Travel. The seamless connectivity will facilitate real-time data transfer between hotels and the bed bank through RateTiger and LiveOS platform and help in expanding its direct contacts with accommodation providers.

https://www.erevmax.com/ratetiger-news/ratetiger-news-archive/sep2020-erevmax-expands-connectivity-offering-europe-veturis-travel.html

What today’s travelers want in their accommodations

Of the 9 in 10 travelers who would be comfortable booking accommodations for a leisure trip in September or October, travelers are most comfortable staying in a vacation rental (31%), followed by chain hotels (28%), and resorts (15%), according to new Expedia data.

https://blog.advertising.expedia.com/vacation-accommodations-traveler-preference-trends

The state of group travel

The year 2020 was supposed to be a good year for the roughly 150 member brands of the USTOA. Nearly half were forecasting a “boom year,” with growth of at least 7% to 10%

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/group-travel-companies-are-still-a-thing-how/ar-BB18ELys

Hoteliers plan for a budget season unlike any other

As the pandemic has thrown off expectations for most of 2020 and limited the usefulness of historical data to guide the process, hoteliers are saying setting a budget for 2021 is a completely new experience.

https://hotelnewsnow.com/Articles/304207/Hoteliers-plan-for-a-budget-season-unlike-any-other

Pricing principles to maximize hotel revenue during COVID-19

The sudden demise of travel demand on a global scale is an opportunity for your hotel to switch to dynamic pricing if you were not already doing so. Here are some things to consider when setting rates in the current market.

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https://www.phocuswire.com/hotel-pricing-principles-vikram-singh-opinion

How travel will be bought and sold in August 2021

Brand loyalty will be a more critical factor in future travel decisions than ever before, and experts predict an upside for direct bookings for travelers who are looking at brands that provided assurances about safety and health protocols.

https://www.travelweekly.com/Arnie-Weissmann/How-travel-will-be-bought-and-sold-in-August-2021-Part-2?

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August 28, 2020

The Week, That Was – August 2020 Week 4

eRevMax reports strong recovery signals for Malaysian hotel sector

Advance bookings reach almost 95% in August, compared to January, showing extremely positive sentiment among bookers. With partial reopening of medical tourism and travel bubble with Singapore, Malaysia might witness further growth in the coming days. Read the full report.

https://www.erevmax.com/ratetiger-news/ratetiger-news-archive/aug2020-erevmax-reports-strong-recovery-signals-malaysian-hotel.html

126,000 tourists visit Egypt since early July amid COVID-19 downward trend

Egypt has received 126,000 tourists since it reopened its seaside resorts to international flights and foreign tourists on July 1, after a three-month halt due to the coronavirus pandemic. As hoteliers, are you connected to the right channels? Manage your online distribution through RateTiger and know the key channels that bring maximum business to your city. Contact us on – marketing@erevmax.com

https://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1198896.shtml

Webinar – Plan, Execute, Recover – Hospitality Strategies for the APAC Hotels

Industry experts join hands to talk about reopening of travel in Asia Pacific and how hotels can capture demand through better channel connectivity and cater to evolving guest expectations. The session will have speakers from Maritim Hotels, Chroma Hospitality, Alorie Hospitality, eRevMax, Winsar Group and KAI Hotel Solutions. Register today to join the session on 3^rd September, 16:00 SGT – https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkcumgrDwtHNyud2MBXVriZKYna2EFuc-J

Frequent travelers cite priorities for hotel stays

Face coverings for employees and guests, suspending daily housekeeping of rooms, and utilizing technology to reduce direct contact have a considerable impact on guests’ comfort levels.

https://www.ahla.com/press-release/survey-frequent-travelers-cite-priorities-hotel-stays

Despegar gets $200M in investments, sees “positive trend” in bookings

Latin America-based online travel agency and eRevMax partner Despegar has raised $200 million in two transactions. In tandem with the report of its financial results for the second quarter of 2020, Despegar says it has a private placement with L Catterton, the largest consumer-focused private equity fund in the world, to issue and sell preferred stock plus warrants to purchase ordinary shares for an aggregate price of $150 million.

https://www.phocuswire.com/despegar-q2-2020-financial-report

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August 21, 2020

The Week, That Was – August 2020 Week 3

Airbnb declares all parties over indefinitely at its listings

Airbnb has been implementing measures to help limit hosting of unauthorized parties booked through its platform, and today implemented the strictest of all: a global ban on all parties and events.

https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/20/airbnb-declares-all-parties-over-indefinitely-at-its-listings/

Agoda launched a beta version of its day-use feature

Agoda, one of the big-name online travel agencies, has introduced a beta version of its day-use feature available across 7,000 hotels in Korea, providing people with the flexibility to book a room for just a few hours.

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2020/08/141_294590.html

Hotels are offering COVID-19 tests during check-out to reassure guests

Some hotels in Dubai and the Maldives are now providing the option for guests to take a COVID-19 test before their departure.

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/hotels-covid-19-tests

China’s tourism sector eyeing gradual rebound post-epidemic

As of mid-August, the number of tourists booking package tours through Trip.com skyrocketed 150 percent month on month.

http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-08/19/c_139302853.htm

UK staycation boom looks set to continue into 2021, new research finds

New research has found that 83% of tourists would prefer to holiday in the UK than travel abroad this year, with this trend set to continue into next year bringing a boost to the country’s hospitality sector.

https://www.boutiquehotelier.com/uk-staycation-boom-looks-set-to-continue-into-2021-new-research-finds/

New travel warnings push European tourists toward Turkey

Tourists from Europe are left with very limited options for traveling abroad, and Turkey’s Mediterranean coastline emerges as the safest and closest destination

https://www.dailysabah.com/business/tourism/new-travel-warnings-push-european-tourists-toward-turkey

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August 14, 2020

The Week, That Was – August 2020 Week 2

eRevMax tracks strong recovery trends in hotel bookings in Europe

While tracking the hotel reservation trends in Europe, Travel technology company eRevMax has noted strong recovery trends in hotel bookings in markets like Norway and the UK.

https://travel.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/technology/erevmax-tracks-strong-recovery-trends-in-hotel-bookings-in-europe/77501538

Google Travel gets a COVID-19 update

After a few weeks of testing, Google has officially launched new flight search and travel search features to help those who are traveling during the pandemic.

https://blog.google/products/flights-hotels/travel-decisions-with-confidence/

Domestic business travel continues to trend toward recovery

GBTA member companies worldwide report an emerging willingness to permit employees to engage in domestic business travel.

https://www.gbta.org/blog/domestic-business-travel-continues-to-trend-toward-recovery/

U.S. hotel performance continues upward creep

STR data for the week of August 2-8, 2020 showed slightly higher occupancy and room rates from the previous week

https://str.com/press-release/str-us-hotel-results-week-ending-8-august

Airbnb and BedLinker join the eRevMax Channel Ecosystem

As hoteliers, are you ready to tap into domestic travel market? Are you connected to the right channels and keeping them automatically updated with rates and availability on a regular basis? Attract travellers to your hotel with Booking.com’s Genius Program. Choose from our wide network of partners and expand your hotel’s online visibility. Our featured channel partners for this week are Airbnb, BedLinker and Booking.com – connect to them today – https://www.erevmax.com/blog/index.php/2020/08/airbnb-and-bedlinker-join-the-erevmax-channel-ecosystem/

Travelers booking 2021 vacations closer to home

The U.S., Canada and Mexico will be the first to thrive. Americans will drive more as they are more assured that there will not be a change in entry requirements.

https://www.travelpulse.com/news/travel-agents/travel-advisors-say-clients-are-booking-2021-vacations-closer-to-home.html

Online travel aggregators ramp up offers to beat the drop in business

OTAs, experts say, will emerge out of this crisis if they strategize by identifying the areas from where demand is being generated.

https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/online-travel-aggregators-ramp-up-offers-to-beat-the-drop-in-business/ar-BB17LEcJ

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August 7, 2020

The Week, That Was – August 2020 Week 1

Booking.com and RateTiger presents an online workshop to discuss value of connectivity & power of online distribution for hoteliers

Join us for a live discussion on August 19, 2020 at 16:00 SGT to discuss re opening of travel and strategies for the new world. Register today –

https://events.partners.booking.com/valueofconnectivityanonlinewor?gz=none

eRevMax witnesses surge in demand for summer travel in Norway and healthy recovery for UK hotels

Advance bookings are now higher than pre-Covid level, reaching almost 120% in July, keeping January booking numbers as base, for our partner hotels in Norway, while UK saw a huge jump to almost 75% showing extremely positive sentiment among bookers.

See the full report – https://www.erevmax.com/ratetiger-news/ratetiger-news-archive/aug2020-erevmax-witnesses-summer-travel-norway-uk-healthy-recovery.html

How COVID-19 is transforming traveler behavior, loyalty and values

Travelers will be ready to stay at hotels in seven months, fly in planes or use public transportation in 8.5 months and fly internationally in 11 months.

https://www.ketchum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Ketchum_Transforming-Travelers_Infographic.pdf

Expedia rolls out B2B distribution program for lodging partners

The program allows medium to large-size lodging partners to tap into new areas of B2B demand, giving them increased control of their B2B rates, availability and content across a network of global travel providers.

https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/expedia-group-expands-optimized-distribution-for-lodging-partners

Travel reimagined in the new normal

E-boarding passes, touchless lavatories, contactless journeys from airports to hotels, no more middle seats in transportation, and digital health passports are some of the new ideas which global travelers hope to see implemented in the near future.

https://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2020/07/asians-more-eager-to-travel/

Survey: The prospects for the hotel business in 2021

Respondents believe that the hospitality sector is approaching or at the bottom, with luxury and resort hotels the most commonly believed to be in “full decline” or at “bottom.”

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradhunter/2020/07/29/survey-the-prospects-for-the-hotel-business-in-2021/#7bd9db2661cd

Booking.com launches rebooking campaign, waiving hotel commissions

The campaign incentivizes customers in the U.S. with 15% if they rebook a future stay at the same property.

https://news.booking.com/bookingcom-launches-customer-incentive-to-encourage-rebook-of-domestic-pandemic-affected-stays-in-us/

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July 30, 2020July 30, 2020

The Week, That Was – July 2020 Week 5

Airbnb and RateTiger to present a webinar on Market Dynamics, Growth Optimization and Online Distribution for APAC hotels

Join us for a live discussion on August 5, 2020 at 11:00 SGT to discuss reopening of travel and strategies for the new world.

https://airbnb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_52H20Aw1Q7CcEsz1uQfIrg

Longer, slower, farther: Savoring the prospects of future travels

In the travel stasis induced by the pandemic, future travelers have taken to tackling their bucket lists with big trips that are more distant and longer than usual – and planned further in advance.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/28/travel/future-travel-bucket-list-coronavirus.html

How travel ad spending is starting to rebook across Europe

Shorter booking windows, flexible policies, competitive pricing, stricter health screening measures and mobile bookings are some of the trends emerging from the lockdown.

https://digiday.com/media/week-over-week-growth-how-travel-ad-spending-is-starting-to-rebook-across-europe/

Looking at drastically different hotel business models.

While most expect hotels to return to a more normalized environment eventually, what if they used this moment to drastically reimagine the way they do business?

https://hotelnewsnow.com/Articles/303648/Looking-at-drastically-different-hotel-business-models

Lodging dynamics favor travel buyers with grip on demand

To capture existing demand, hotels are expected to offer attractive rates for the upcoming request or proposal season. Industry projections show lodging demand and revenue per available room to fall short of pre-pandemic levels until 2023.

https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Business-Travel-Buyers-Handbook/2020/Corporate-Lodging-Program

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July 24, 2020

The Week, That Was – July 2020 Week 4

Airbnb and RateTiger to present a webinar on Market Dynamics, Growth Optimization and Online Distribution for APAC hotels

Join us for a live discussion on August 5, 2020 at 11:00 SGT to discuss reopening of travel and strategies for the new world.

https://airbnb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_52H20Aw1Q7CcEsz1uQfIrg

The future of affordable travel

The state of the world is vastly different now than it was six months ago, but finding ways to keep travel accessible hasn’t completely changed.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-future-of-affordable-travel/ar-BB176dzn

Humanising hotel brands could encourage tourists to return.

A new study finds that crisis communication emphasising shared emotional responses to risks enables tourists to humanise the hotel.

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4099802.html

eRevMax integrates with Airbnb

The integration, developed in close collaboration between eRevMax and Airbnb, will now make it possible for hotels to update rate and availability as well as receive reservations generated on the channel directly into their system in real-time.

https://www.erevmax.com/ratetiger-news/ratetiger-news-archive/july2020-erevmax-integrates-with-airbnb.html

How hoteliers are pricing rooms amid demand lows

The overall loss of demand in the U.S. hotel industry threw an almost impossibly sized hurdle in front of hoteliers already trying to figure out how to drive rate in the face of so much new supply coming online.

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https://www.hotelnewsnow.com/Articles/303617/How-hoteliers-are-pricing-rooms-amid-demand-lows

Hotel brands re-evaluate near-term cancellation policies

Many hotel brands and management companies are touting flexibility around guest cancellations polices and loyalty status amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but some are being cautious not to make any long-term decisions just yet.

https://hotelnewsnow.com/Articles/303604/Cancellation-loyalty-policies-ease-in-the-near-term

Booking.com creates rebooking incentive with money back for travelers

Customers in the U.S. who had to cancel their accommodation bookings due to COVID-19 travel restrictions will get a 15% reward if they rebook a stay at that same property by December 31, for travel through April.

https://www.phocuswire.com/booking-travel-incentive-reward-and-no-commission

How the pandemic is reshaping Europe’s tourism hotspots.

The collapse of the industry offers a unique opportunity for cities plagued by mass tourism to rethink their business model.

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/world/how-coronavirus-is-reshaping-europes-tourism-hotspots/ar-BB16WAua

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July 16, 2020July 16, 2020

The Week, That Was – July 2020 Week 3

With proper measures, travel can move forward

The U.S. Travel Association said that travel can continue to move forward as long as people comply with wearing masks and other measures to curb the spread of Covid-19.

https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Government/US-Travel-With-proper-measures-travel-can-move-forward

Airbnb claims 1 million nights booked in one day.

The July 8 bookings were made at Airbnb properties in more than 175 different countries and regions, the company said. Airbnb says its system took bookings for more than one million nights’ worth of future stays at its listings around the world.

https://www.travelweekly.com/travel-news/hotel-news/airbnb-claims-1-million-nights-booked-in-one-day-for-first-time-since-march-3

How Marketing can help hotels in the ‘new normal’

Hospitality sector is slowly reopening, hotels need dynamic marketing, communication and branding to gain guest confidence. Here are 6 essential marketing tips to help your hotel adapt to the ‘new’ normal –

https://www.erevmax.com/blog/index.php/2020/07/how-marketing-can-help-hotels-in-the-new-normal/

Rethinking hotel loyalty in a time of pandemic

Rather than chasing status, savvy travelers look for stays which already bundle the amenities needed in the room for a true ‘be your own elite’ experience

https://www.forbes.com/sites/advisor/2020/07/15/does-elite-status-matter-anymore-rethinking-hotel-loyalty-in-a-time-of-covid/#1bc7636b4dbc

Hotels tweak their model and mission to survive the pandemic

As big hotel chains are aligning themselves with renowned medical research institutions, boutique hotels have to work a bit harder to prove their trustworthiness.

https://qz.com/work/1878905/how-hotels-are-surviving-covid-19/

Travel rebound may arrive sooner than expected

Perceptions of safety are rising across all sectors as the travel industry enters summer season. Now that many destinations and brands are further into the Ready or Set stages, thoughtful campaign messaging is essential to drive both short-term and future bookings.

https://www.odwyerpr.com/story/public/14575/2020-07-14/why-travel-rebound-may-arrive-sooner-than-expected.html

Hotels are selling out in popular US vacation spots this summer

Luxury hotels in summer getaway hotspots are finding business is booming, and are at (albeit reduced) capacity for most, if not all, of the summer.

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/hotels-sold-out-us-covid-19/

How CitizenM created a new market space in the hotel industry.

The founders wanted to create a new kind of hotel chain. One that would capture the growing mass of frequent travelers – what they call “mobile citizens” – whether traveling for business or for pleasure.

https://www.blueoceanstrategy.com/blog/citizenm-hotels-a-blue-ocean-chain-in-a-red-ocean-industry/

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July 9, 2020

The Week, That Was – July 2020 Week 2

How to master the new normal in travel

When restrictions lift, many of us will hesitate before booking a flight and travel for business may never recover. Demand for flights and accommodation will drop. Travel will become more expensive, less convenient and less frequent.

https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/lifestyle/article/travel-after-coronavirus

Booking.com introduces safety feature for accommodation partners

The new feature will allow accommodation partners to select different health and safety measures they are taking in areas such as hygiene, sanitisation, social distancing, and food safety among others.

https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/07/06/booking-com-introduces-safety-feature-for-accommodation-partners/

WinqBid, NexusTours and Travelcircus join the eRevMax Channel Ecosystem

Expedia’s Melissa Maher talks recovery in travel, partnership with hotels

The company has a large recovery plan in place after carrying out research with 10,000 hotel partners, asking them what they want to see from a recovery standpoint, and built a whole program around that.

https://www.webintravel.com/expedias-melissa-maher-talks-recovery-in-travel-partnership-with-hotel-partners-diversity-inclusion-and-more/

CitizenM’s guest app facilitates contactless travel

The launch of its guest-facing app, which has been in development for years, has helped the group to create a contactless experience amid the pandemic.

https://www.hotelnewsnow.com/Articles/303449/CitizenMs-guest-app-facilitates-contactless-travel

Digital tools help answer hotel guests’ post-COVID questions

Guest behavior is changing rapidly in response to COVID-19. Fortunately, digital tools help us understand and respond to those changes in real time.

https://www.hotelnewsnow.com/Articles/303437/Digital-tools-help-answer-guests-post-COVID-questions

How hoteliers should handle data privacy in a pandemic

The hospitality industry has been collecting guests’ and employees’ personal information for years now, but as hoteliers consider collecting health information, they need to know how to do it properly.

https://www.hotelnewsnow.com/Articles/303447/How-hoteliers-should-handle-data-privacy-in-a-pandemic

France Tourism: Inside the $20 billion fight to save a battered industry

As the pandemic recedes in much of Europe, the country that loves to boast about being the most visited nation is serving as a microcosm for how the tourism industry hopes to recover and reinvent itself.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrisobrien/2020/07/06/france-tourism-inside-20-billion-fight-save-battered-industry/#4c4f1634732c

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