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#Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty! Marriott International celebrated its 200 millionth member in their loyalty program Bonvoy. Hilton is approaching fast with a higher growth year on year being around 180-190 million loyal members. Expedia Group and Booking.com at the same time grow their loyal members in huge numbers, similar to the ones with the 2 leading hotel chains. 💪 The fight remains to grow numbers in loyalty members for market share and growth while #hotel companies are constantly expanding their property portfolio and #brands. The industry grows larger, possibly faster than many periods before. Will this momentum remain? Interesting articles below on loyalty in tourism: https://lnkd.in/d-VxPd2N https://lnkd.in/da6T335H https://lnkd.in/dfsRjCgd

Today marks a major milestone for Spotnana as we add a new category of travel companies to our fast growing list of global suppliers using our #cloudnative #travelasaservice platform to develop and launch new products and services The project announced today between Marriott International and Spotnana is a perfect example of how easy it now is for global travel suppliers to launch a global SMB portal with direct connection to their own content and services combined with a constant growing list of content and features developed by Spotnana This project is another example of how our visionary Founder Sarosh Waghmar is able to make long-term travel executives understand how they finally can move at cloud-speed without relying on a custom-built software solution with extremely high ongoing support and maintenance costs - cloud economics are extremely attractive compared with previous software economics, but you only get the full benefits when you decide to move the entire stack into a cloud-native framework Big congrats to the entire Marriott team with "having the guts" to be a first mover in the hotel industry - thank you for the trust and confidence you have shown the entire Spotnana team - we look forward to working together #openinnovation #travelmicroservices #timetodothingsdifferently #corporatetravelmanagement

Independent Hoteliers see GDS Bookings Rise 34.5% HotelREZ marks 20 years with a resurgence in GDS bookings New insights report highlights strength of GDS for independent accommodation providers https://lnkd.in/gXu5V7V2

In the intricate tapestry of the hospitality industry, Global Distribution Systems (GDS) have long been the favored tools of major players—hotel chains, airlines, and travel agents. In 2024, the spotlight turns toward independent hotels and small groups. Should they venture into the realm of GDS as a pivotal element of their business strategy? Read this article to unravel the potential and key considerations for these entities as they embark on the GDS Odyssey. https://buff.ly/4aIDEvJ #GDS #HotelTrends #HospitalityTrends #OnlineDistribution

GUESTPRO recognizes the significant burden that OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) place on hotels through hefty commissions, which diminish profits and impact the welfare of owners and employees alike. We believe it is crucial for the hotel community to unite in order to lessen this dependency. Together, we have the power to overcome even the mightiest challenges—much like a swarm of ants can defeat an elephant. To date, no technology has fully harnessed the collective strength of the hotel community. Motivated by this gap, we are committed to developing innovative solutions that aim to revolutionize the hospitality industry. GuestPro is dedicated to empowering the hotel community to build a united front of strength and competitiveness against the dominance of OTAs. With a spirit of collaboration, we are confident that we can maximize profits and return control of revenue to where it belongs—with the hotels. #GuestPro #GetHotelRewards #HotelCommunity

🌟VOA Sunday Talks: Unleash the True Power of Your IHG Points! Did you know your IHG Points can unlock more than just hotel stays? Let's dive into the fascinating world of point optimization! 💡 🏨 When redeemed at hotels, IHG Points are worth approximately 0.07 cents each. This means 600,000 points can get you about $4,200 in hotel stays. But wait, there's more! ✈️ Imagine transforming those same 600,000 IHG Points into airline miles. Take American Airlines, for example. This process, which takes 2-3 weeks through IHG member services, is a game-changer. For every 10,000 IHG Points, you get 2,000 AA Miles. That's a whopping 120,000 airline miles in your pocket! 💰 Now, here's where VOA's expertise comes in. With our Portfolio Management Team, those hard-earned points can potentially skyrocket in value to $10,000 - $20,000! That's an incredible 2x to 4x more value than using your IHG points for hotel stays alone. At VOA, we're committed to providing our members with exceptional experiences, knowledge, and strategies to maximize their reward points. It's all about turning your rewards into extraordinary experiences. 🚀 Partner with VOA today, and let's take your owner experiences to new heights! #GNEX #VOATalks #IHGPoints #TravelSmart #MaximizeRewards #VOAExperience #Travel #Rewards #CustomerExperience IHG Hotels & Resorts

🌟VOA Sunday Talks: Unleash the True Power of Your IHG Points! Did you know your IHG Points can unlock more than just hotel stays? Let's dive into the fascinating world of point optimization! 💡 🏨 When redeemed at hotels, IHG Points are worth approximately 0.07 cents each. This means 600,000 points can get you about $4,200 in hotel stays. Now, check this out! ✈️ Imagine transforming those same 600,000 IHG Points into airline miles. Take American Airlines, for example. This process, which takes 2-3 weeks through IHG member services, is a game-changer. For every 10,000 IHG Points, you get 2,000 AA Miles. That's a whopping 120,000 airline miles in your pocket! 💰 Now, here's where VOA's expertise comes in. With our Portfolio Management Team, those hard-earned points can potentially skyrocket in value to $10,000 - $20,000! That's an incredible 2x to 4x more value than using your IHG points for hotel stays alone. At VOA, we're committed to providing our members with exceptional experiences, knowledge, and strategies to maximize their reward points. It's all about turning your rewards into extraordinary experiences. 🚀 Partner with VOA today, and let's take your owner experiences to new heights! Vacation Ownership Advisor #GNEX #VOATalks #IHGPoints #TravelSmart #MaximizeRewards #VOAExperience #Travel #Rewards #CustomerExperience

🚀 Elevate Your Hotel Occupancy with SiteMinder and Groupon! 🌟 Attention hoteliers! Looking to supercharge your revenue and drive more bookings? Some of our partners connected with SiteMinder are already seeing incredible results, with increases of 89% in bookings! Curious about how your hotel can benefit? If you’re interested in creating a new campaign with this seamless connectivity, please DM me. Let's collaborate to boost your bookings and welcome more guests to your property! Looking forward to connecting with you all! 😉 #Hospitality #Travel #HotelMarketing #Groupon #SiteMinder #BoostBookings #HotelPromotions #TravelDeals

Guests are planning their hotel bookings well in advance with the average booking lead time stretching to over 36 days in 2023 according to a new report by SiteMinder.   This signifies we have finally seen customers regain confidence in their travel plans following the covid pandemic and many will now book trips further out to ensure they get the best possible rate.   This shifting trend also highlights how crucial it is for #hotelowners and #independenthoteloperators to implement a robust dynamic rooms pricing strategy to ensure their room rates are competitive to their local market. Another positive is the growing trend of booking direct is not slowing down either so the opportunity to bank more revenue and offer pre-stay upsells to guests has never been stronger. With international travel also on the rise, there has never been a more important time to know your strategy is working to deliver the most impactful results for your business 📈 The full Siteminder report can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eRTTCe4E   If you want to see how our dynamic strategies can help your business deliver long-term, sustainable revenue growth – do reach out today, I’d love to speak to you! 📧 kate@wakeup-call.co.uk