Hotel Industry News: Here’s some stats you might have missed in August

Posted in Travel Trends Last updated 1/12/2023

With so much news and research taking place across the hotel and travel industry, it’s hard to keep track. SiteMinder’s TrendTracker is here to help fill you in on the hotel industry news and stats you might have missed in August…

Which travel-related terms are now exclusively searched for on a mobile device? What did Ctrip’s CEO say about the prospect of the online travel agent entering the US market? How will London’s new Night Tube impact hospitality workers?

Why have contactless payments in the UK increased so much? How is the Airbnb of China performing? How many cancellations are hoteliers handling on a daily basis? Where will the world’s first beer-themed hotel open? And what is Airbnb on course to achieve?

All these questions are answered in this month’s edition…

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By Shine Colcol

Shine is the SEO and Content Manager of SiteMinder, the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels. With 5+ years of experience in content strategy, Shine has produced informational content across various industry topics, mostly about operations management and continuous improvement. She aims to share well-researched articles for hoteliers to discover how to optimize their time and increase room revenue.