No Vacancy tomorrow (March 18) see you there
by timsbootNo time to recover from the digital scrummage of ad:tech. The conference train continues to roll on with the hospitality conference No Vacancy tomorrow March 18. If you are there come and say hello. I will be blogging, schmoozing and tweeting... Read more »
Ahh, Arab Baths: Andalusia Spa!
by soultravelers3Ahh, Arab Baths: Andalusia Spa!March 16, 2010Soothing hot water therapy, relaxing massage, delicious tea, surroundedby traditional hammam aesthetics Soothing hot water therapy, relaxing massage, delicious tea, surrounded by traditional hammam... Read more »
Google to launch travel meta-search in April according to unsubstantiated rumour
by timsbootI heard an unsubstantiated rumour today. Someone told me something they heard from someone else that may know something. The rumour is that Google will be launching a travel meta-search product in the US next month (April). Now, let me say... Read more »
BOOT to present at ad:tech March 17 in Sydney
by timsbootUPDATE and reminder: The BOOT will be presenting today (March 17) at ad:tech Sydney (Convention centre in Darling Harbour). Details of the session are below. Will be tweeting via #ATSYD. It is the last session of the day but promises to... Read more »
Agoda’s 2009 Turnover / Bookings was US$244 million (according to Citigroup)
by timsbootI am always on the watch for Agoda results here are the BOOT as they have been hard to find. You will have seen the stellar results for Pricline in this announcement and elsewhere, showing >50% growth in Q4 09 over 08. In the transcript from... Read more »
Is your hotel on the right distribution channels?
by Patrick LandmanAre you competing with your competitors on the same distrbution channels? Are there any regional or local websites in other countries that have distribution strength for your destination? On which distribution channels should you be present? Where... Read more »
Social media marketing – Missing the mark
by Graham RobertsonIt seems social media marketing campaigns are either huge successes or a major flop. Although I love seeing these initiatives go forth in to the world and do wonderful things, I think it’s the failures we can learn the most from. In that... Read more »
The 4-Hour Workweek Review by World Traveling Family
by soultravelers3The 4-Hour Workweek Review by World Traveling FamilyMarch 9, 2010 As a family living a rich, globaltraveling digital lifestyle since 2006, "The 4-Hour Workweek" hits us As a family living a rich, global traveling... Read more »
More on China from McKinsey Quarterly
by timsbootI think I might as well call it China month here are the BOOT. I have another interesting piece for you to read about the Online market in China. This one is from McKinsey and covers online China in general (not just travel). Called "China's... Read more »
Does your hotel price positioning strategy make sense?
by Patrick LandmanReflect your positioning on a matrix. Does your positioning make sense? How often are you more or less expensive than your competitors? Do you take into account your positioning and vañue offer when deciding of your daily rates? A Rate... Read more »
