Tag: hotel booking
FTC Cautions Against Online Booking Scams
On July 14, the Federal Trade Commission posted two articles cautioning consumers against rogue booking websites and explaining how avoid scams. A post on...
Group Reservation Pace Helps Bolster 2014 Hotel Performance
NEW YORK—Hotels in major North American markets showcased their resiliency as they experienced positive growth in both rate and occupancy across most travel segments...
Roomer Raises $5 Million in Funding
Roomer, a secondary market for nonrefundable hotel reservations, has raised $5 million in a Series A equity investment round. Founded in 2011, the startup,...
Amazon Plans to Launch Hotel Booking Site
Amazon plans to launch a hotel booking service early next year featuring independent hotels and resorts near major cities, according to a Skift report....
Travelers Booking More Hotel Reservations Online
NEW YORK—In the first quarter 2014, online channels–which include Online Travel Agents (OTAs), hotel websites (Brand.com), and global distribution systems (GDS) used by travel...