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This article talks about how Airbnb has become more appealing to travelers than hotels. Airbnb has become one of the largest hospitality networks offering cheaper stays and more authentic experiences than hotels. However, hotels are not liking this as people are more likely to turn to Airbnb's. There have been many regulations that hotels are forced to face while Airbnb's have close to no regulations, making it easier to earn an income without any specific regulations. Airbnb's have caused hotels to turn to different methods of gaining more customers while competing against such a strong competition.

Its interesting that hotels and hotel chains have spent so much time effort and money on implementing standards and standardization over the past decade. AirBNB has limited standards other than the provision of accommodation. Standards were introduced as a tactical approach to consumer market by providing standardized and recognizable brand standards so that a traveler will know they staying in a Marriott for example. AirBNB success has turn that assumption on its head as travelers embrace differentiated product more related to finding a personalized choice that suits their personal tastes based on a more varied product offering. Hotel have been discussing personalization as a high level topic for many years now, more related to services and experience. Could it be that the success of AirBNB is actually an oversight of the hotel industry (perhaps explaining the significant increase in "Brands" by the largest hotel companies.) on the desire for travelers for personal spaces that are closer to the desires of the consumer.

This article describes how technology is forcing companies to reevaluate and change how they take certain approaches to business. A lot of companies are having a difficult time keeping up to date with technology as more and more different companies emerge and start using more advance technology than they have. An alarming amount of companies have admitted they have no approach. Experts are telling companies to be open-minded and start thinking of an approach.

GDS systems are predominantly used by travel agencies to book both individual and corporate travel. By expanding their listings to Travelport and Amadeus, Southwest opens themselves up to increases in bookings but also potentially moving into better competition with larger airlines. Moving into these systems also allows them to offer further NDC enabled content, such as fare bundles and checked bags, helping to build even more bookings.

Southwest has always been on the outskirts when it comes to the top airlines. The "big three" are known as American, Delta and United. In order for Southwest to stay in the game, they are providing full content in Amadeus and Travelport systems. Amadeus is known for its European market and Travelport is known for its US market. Southwest already belongs to Sabre, which is also a US market. However, "those offerings will both complement and exceed Southwest's current limited-content availability on Sabre" (Silk). Henry Hartveldt states that "given Sabre's leading presence in the U.S. market, Southwest will elevate its participation in the Sabre GDS as well" (Silk). Of course, by only belonging to one GDS presence, Southwest was not able to compete with the big three, however, now Southwest is back in the game. In order to sell your tickets, you must be available in the channels that customers prefer to use. Southwest realized that "they had to go down that path or be left behind" (Silk). Vlitas believes that "Southwest's broader entry into the GDSs will result in the legacy carriers boosting the incentives they offer corporate and leisure agencies" (Silk). Other airlines may fear more GDS entries from other airlines, however, it is clear that GDS is here to stay.

The internet has allowed the Hospitality Industry to significantly grow, by bring their products , which is now easily accessible for customers.

This article is about the future of global distribution systems and how airlines are making a push towards direct bookings. They are using things like performance adverting, metasearch networks, and data based e-commerce in increase revenue and improve operations.

E-commerce has made tremendous strides for business transactions but merchants and marketers alike are advised to engage in Social E-commerce. Social commerce reinvigorates the standards of E-commerce and actively engages with buyers while making purchases.

This article is about the future of POS systems and what we as consumers can look forward to in the near future. In this article, Emily Engle discusses the current talks Amazon has to implement scans of user's hands to receive payment instead of a physical credit cards, cash or phone systems during your point of sale transaction. Although, just an idea for some retail giants, some retailers in other markets such as China and India use biometric features during point of sale transactions. To get things started, Amazon believes that customers will enter their credit/debit card and scan your print during this initial process. After that you will never need your card again. It is said that since Amazon owes Whole Foods, they will begin the testing period there. Using this new method of shopping, if it comes to fruition, could useful for frequent visitors.

Is Shopify the new Amazon? If you do not know what Shopify is, it is an ecommerce platform for companies to use to sell their goods. It helps merchants to set up simple website store fronts and allows them to customize their store anyway they want. It also assists them will marketing campaigns, distribution, and shipping.

Very interesting article! This introduces Shopify as one the new ecommerce platform that allows individuals to set up the way they want to see their store front. It allows them to manage everything on this platform. Almost like a direct competitor to Amazon.Very interesting market for exponential growth!

As there is a rush to fix emission gases in our ozone, some scientists are invented new technology to help eliminate CO2 gases in our air. One of their inventions helps take CO2 gases from the air and fixes it into basaltic rock. Another stores CO2 gases for power for natural-gas power plants. However the USA is still waiting for approval from the IRS to implement a carbon capture tax credit.

Employees are the most important asset when it comes to the hospitality industry. There has been so many instances of assault and harassment from housekeeping attendants in hotels. Hotels are encouraged to comply and use panic buttons to ensure the safety of employees.

This article explains what the software can do and more importantly advises the client to really examine what they nee before purchasing a solution.

Human resources is a very important part of how businesses operate. In today's world, having HR systems in place is a must. But choosing the HR system to fit your need must be well thought out. It is not easy to choose what will be best for your business, but once you find the best option, it will assist in helping your business's success or better integrate your old system to new for maximized profits. A good HR management system allows for a lot of integration of information from your employees, time clock, taxes, monitor applicants,training and development and so much more. This article identifies how a good HR management system can assist your business's success as well as offers insight into ones that may be best suited for your business.

This article goes into detail about various safe practices that can prevent cyber threats. Policies and procedures must be created in order to protect us from cyber crimes. Governments have worked hard to protect data from being hacked.

A number of Event Management Software have populated the market all with an aim to provide attendees with a memorable experience from marketing, ticketing, logistics, communication, gamifying, and measurement. The article gives indepth inight on 10 apps that aids planners from end to end

There was a huge data breach at THSuite which exposed 85,000 files, some of those files being personal identification information. Dispensaries usually collect a lot of information to comply with U.S State laws. The files that were retrieved by the hackers means they can take advantage of those profiles. THSuite is looking at fines of up to $50,000 PER record or jail time.

TripActions is a travel management company for businesses and business travelers. Booking and managing travel can be done on the web or via a smartphone app. To fund the credit service, TripActions has raised a debt facility of up to $500 million led by Silicon Valley Bank with participation from Goldman Sachs and Comerica Bank.

Cybercrime has been on the rise since the outbreak of the coronavirus and hackers are capitalizing on the fact that people are now more concerned about protecting themselves and their loved ones. It is important to be more aware now as an organization in making sure that employees are informed on safety measures on using systems when there at home, using the needed resources in increasing cyber security and backing up important information.

Event Management Software market is valued at million US$ in 2019 and will reach million US$ by the end of 2025.

Cloudbeds has invested in their future to be ahead of the curve by focusing on inventing new technology! They understand the importance of being innovators and leading the industry into the future.

Using event registration software give us fast and convenient .