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Issue 2009-10-05
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Hitwise August 2009 Travel Category Report

40.92% of all visits to the online 'Travel' industry went to the top 10 websites for the month of August, 2009. 49.49% went to the top 20 websites and 70.39% went to the top 100 websites. ...more

Online Reviews Affect Offline Purchases

Online reviews have an enormous affect on the purchasing decisions of consumers both online and off. And even if you don't have review capabilities on your own site, your brand, product and service is still being discussed via review platforms on other sites. In fact, more than half of adult Internet users refer to online reviews though only about 19% contribute them. Still, an estimated 70% of consumers who read online reviews share them with friends, family and colleagues, thus increasing the spread of the opinion. ...more

Don't be Invisible Online! Learn which Websites Travelers Use to find Hotels and be Seen!

We all know that travelers use the internet to research, plan, and book their trips, but we don't always know exactly how, or in what stages, they are using it. ...more

Virtual Concierge Allows Hotel Guests Access to Amenities Without Human Interaction

Hotel32, a newly launched boutique hotel on the top floor of the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, wants guests to feel like a VIP, without the celebrity drama. ...more

Online travel business sees traffic and conversion bumps

Online travel agents are holding up through the recession on business and leisure travel. ...more

New on VTV Channel: eBusiness for Hoteliers - How to Motivate the Content Sensitive Traveler

VFM Leonardo, the leader in online visual content distribution for hotels, has launched a new video on VTV Channel featuring Henry H. Harteveldt, Vice President and Principal Analyst, Forrester Research. Join Henry as he explores the topic of eBusiness for Hoteliers - Panacea or Pain? with a specific focus on the 'content-sensitive' segment of online travelers. ...more

What Google's Sidewiki Means to Marketers

Oh boy. If you still thought you could maintain total control over your brand online, Google's about to rock your world. ...more

Move to TravelCLICK Yields High Returns for Joie de Vivre Hotels' Internet Marketing

Advertising Campaign Delivers Up to a 20-to-1 ROI ...more

Introducing - Free Search Marketing Webinars On-Demand for Hospitality Marketers

Blizzard Internet Marketing, a leading provider of search engine marketing and optimization for the hospitality and travel industry, announces free webinars on-demand available on their newsletter blog. ...more

HostelBookers is the price leader for hostels and budget accommodation

The study, conducted by Reed Business Insight, compared over 900 hostels worldwide, with HostelBookers offering the lowest prices in 90 per cent of cases. On average HostelBookers were found to be 5.1 per cent cheaper than Hostelworld. ...more

Los Angeles, CA Hotel Partners with Worldwide Revenue Solutions, Launches New Web Site

WRS to Provide Search Engine Optimization Services ...more

New Las Vegas Hotel Launches New Look, New Style, Partnership

Holiday Inn Las Vegas Teams with Worldwide Revenue Solutions ...more

HTNG releases new and updated interface specifications

The working groups of Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG) have again improved the connectivity, security, and interactivity of hospitality systems with the release of HTNG's semiannual 2009B certification specifications. ...more

VFM Leonardo's VScapeR Digital Asset Management System Selected by SynXis to Manage and Distribute Hotel Visual Content for Over 10,000 Hotels

SynXis will integrate VScape within its RedX Distribution Management System for easy digital asset management and distribution ...more

2009 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow Celebrates Another Year

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(R)) recently held its 57th Annual Convention & Tradeshow at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. Over 600 attendees gathered to celebrate the association's successful year with a convention full of targeted education sessions, numerous networking opportunities, access to leading suppliers at the tradeshow and awards to various individuals and chapters. ...more

SynXis' Distribution Marketing Solutions Help WestCord Hotels Launch New Brand

WestCord Hotels, a collection of 12 unique properties located throughout the Netherlands, recently took the bold step of launching their own hotel brand instead of continuing to rely on a third party management company for their branding, distribution and marketing services. ...more

Software Magazine Ranks MICROS Systems, Inc. As One of the World's Largest Software Companies

MICROS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce its inclusion in Software Magazine's Software 500 ranking of the world's largest software and service providers, now in its 27th year. ...more

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