As tourism professionals from around the world gathered for the first day of the industry’s leading trade show, WYSE Travel Confederation hosted the first in our series of six thought-provoking youth travel workshops. Joining us on our stand this afternoon to discuss...
Hotels cater to elite members of their loyalty programs because they bring in lots of revenue. But even the elite aren’t overly loyal to a particular brand. With brand loyalty ebbing as the age of the average guest skews younger, winning a hotel booking is...
StudentUniverse announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire WeHostels a mobile travel agency that allows users to book budget accommodation through its best-in-class mobile applications. The announcement comes less than two months after...
The global rise of student mobility is closely linked to trends driving the booming youth travel industry. Young people seek meaningful travel. Study and work abroad do exactly that for students. This provides opportunities for education and accommodation providers,...
Providing suitable student accommodation is a growing challenge for university cities across Europe. The worldwide rise of student enrolment is driving investment interest. As the UK and US markets mature, investors and developers are now turning their attention to...
The online battle for the customer Hoteliers can compete with online travel agents, writes Brian Reeves. The answer lies in effective cost of sales budgeting and using the same consumer psychology as the OTAs The year-on-year growth in OTA commissions, particularly...
