Live Show 106 August 18th 2017
- 08, 18, 2017
- Loren Gray
- live, Live Shows, liveshow, livestream
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“Has TripBam figured out overbooking and should hotels consider it?”
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Co-Hosts
Edward StOnge
Show Notes
00:03 TripBam article discussion
00:14 Alibaba and Marriott short term venture
00:21 Recended Chinese international investment.
00:28 Influencer marketing on Facebook is getting more expensive
00:31 Minimum wage discussion
00:47 Agencies and new contracts with clients getting modified
A. In August, Marriott International announced a joint venture with Alibaba.
· Press release
· FAQ
What are your take-aways from this move? What should we be watching for? Anything we can learn from it?
B. Agencies are using TRIPBAM actively (so is the travel manager for Boeing, and others). How should this impact how we think about changes in pricing? How is it impacting cancellations?
· For reference review these FAQs targeted at agencies that would use TRIPBAM: http://www.tripbam.com/analytics.aspx
How hotel managers are coping with rising wages
http://www.hotelmanagement.net/operate/how-increases-compensation-labor-costs-are-leading-to-cost-savings
TRACK Hospitality Software has announced the launch of the first Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered secure messaging application for Homeaway and Airbnb business users.
https://ehotelier.com/global/2017/08/17/track-releases-first-ai-powered-platform/
Sick and tired of losing your direct bookings to OTAs?
https://ehotelier.com/insights/2017/08/16/losing-direct-bookings-to-otas/
Brands Look to Take Back Some Digital Control From Ad Agencies
https://www.wsj.com/articles/brands-look-to-take-back-some-digital-control-from-ad-agencies-1502883557
Influencer marketing on Facebook is about to get more expensive
Influencer marketing on Facebook is about to get more expensive
Pinterest is finally adding a feature users have been craving for years
http://www.businessinsider.com/pinterest-zoom-pins-feature-2017-8
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