A new decade has brought an extraordinary new challenge. It’s also brought a new, safer and more cost-effective way of procuring serviced accommodation. Sourcing suitable serviced accommodation is a frustrating experience for corporates. In the most challenging of times any of us have experienced, the safety of travellers is our absolute priority. The economic challenges …
A recent survey by Travelport found that better value, a seamless booking experience and smart technology were increasingly important for travellers in 2020. We look at how the serviced accommodation sector stacks up on each front and the new innovation that will revolutionise old processes.
It’s estimated that 80 per cent of business travellers suffer from high-stress levels, so what can global mobility managers do to lower stress and anxiety for their traveller employees? Matthew Holman, founder of Simpila, shares his insight, and we look at five areas for action.
After weeks of social distancing measures and lockdown, thoughts are beginning to shift to life post-coronavirus. For the hospitality industry, this will invariably include raising hygiene standards at all traveller accommodation. While hygiene and cleanliness have always been taken seriously at both long and short-stay accommodation, it is clear that extra measures are now needed …
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In a recent update on their website, the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers (ASAP) outlined support for key workers needing serviced accommodation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since self-isolation and lockdown measures were introduced in March 2020, the association has seen a surge in enquiries on the availability of accommodation across the UK from NHS staff …
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Popular accommodation letting platforms including Airbnb, are under scrutiny as the number of casual landlords increases in the country’s capital and a rental ‘crisis’ is declared. But could these unregulated short-term lets also be putting travellers at risk? According to citymetric.com (who originally published the story), sites like Airbnb, Booking.com and TripAdvisor now hold the …
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Recent research conducted by CBRE Short-Term Rentals: A Maturing U.S. Market and Its Impact on Traditional Hotels highlights a consistent rise in short-term rental (STRs) stocks in previous years –but is this growth about to end? The report, published this year, predicts that 100,000 net new STRs will penetrate the U.S. hotel market in 2020, …
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Online travel agents are drawing attention, but is it the case that the tide is turning towards direct booking? While the concept presents a conundrum, is there enough momentum behind it to cause a shift in buying habits?
When it comes to corporate accommodation, one size does not fit all. Millennials are today’s business travellers and by 2025 will represent some 75% of the workforce, and employers are starting to look at ways to answer the travel and accommodation needs of this element of their workforce. Personalisation is a must, taking the person …
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The negotiations that surround a Request for Proposal for a corporate travel programme have long been regarded as complex, frustrating and inefficient. We consider the alternative, its benefits and why now is the right time to make changes.
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