Hotel news that should not be missed this week! (24.06.22)

Expedia dreams of becoming a leading technology company in tourism

With its new Open World platform, Expedia shows that it no longer wants to be just an OTA but a technology company serving all tourism businesses. An ambition that could eventually position it as a competitor to Sabre, Amadeus and Travelport. Read the article

What business model is business travel tending towards?

By significantly curbing business travel, the health crisis has called into question the way travel agencies are paid, mainly based on transaction fees and partners' incomes. But what model should we turn to now? How do you convince your customers to adopt a new way of operating? Read the article

Ten startups that are changing the tourism industry in 2022

Responsible tourism, outdoor tourism, augmented reality travel, stays designed for remote workers... Maddyness has selected ten innovative startups that are shaping the face of tomorrow's tourism, between a positive “green attitude”, local immersion and disruptive technology. Read the article

Catering: business is going green for the first time since 2020

After more than two years of difficulties, the restaurant industry is finally coming out of the water. Activity in the sector went green again in May, according to Food Service Vision's analysis, “for the first time since the start of the health crisis” in early 2020. It grew by 4% in value last month compared to May 2019, indicates the latest “Strategic Review” of the consulting and research firm specializing in out-of-home consumption, which has just been carried out. Read the article

Augmented reality and the Metaverse: new advantages of tourist distribution?

Augmented reality is considered by Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, to be as critical to the future as machine learning. While trying to make a place for itself in people's daily lives, Monagence.com intends to use this technology to... sell trips. With augmented reality, travel agency customers are invited to discover a destination or a hotel from their sofa. Read the article

French travel trends this summer

This summer, the French prefer vacations in France, especially in Paris and in the south of the country, while Spain followed by the United States and Greece are the most popular travel destinations for French travelers who want to enjoy summer outside our borders. Read the article