Imagine going into a pizza parlor that only offered cheese or supreme pies. If you want anything in between, you had to pay the more expensive price for the supreme and pick off what you didn’t want or go basic with the cheese even if you would have spent more if that option were available.
As a concept, the Attribute Model redefines the traditional hotel product (rate plan + room type) and instead puts the consumer in control of choosing what they want and are willing to pay for by pricing the attributes in a typical rate plan along with those that make up the physical rooms in their hotel.
Conference to showcase thought leaders, innovations, new ideas, and a different perspective on guest and customer engagement.
HEDNA, the Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association, announced the launch of two new white papers developed to help hotels leverage the plethora of content, diverse platforms, distribution channels and data to gain critical insights, optimize their distribution performance and operations.
Over 1100 global hoteliers and partners respond to data analytics survey to assist HEDNA in developing best practices for managing and utilizing hotel specific data
Results of the open survey will be published to educate hoteliers on implementing analytics best practices to optimize their distribution strategies
There was a lot of positive news for attendees, including the fact that corporate travel is rising, that the mobile channel is gaining strength, voice isn't dead, and new technology approaches are driving the industry forward.
HEDNA's ASPAC Meeting showcased the latest trends in hotel electronic distribution and the key opportunities those trends present now and in the near-term.
HEDNA, the Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association, is hosting its annual ASPAC Meeting on 23rd July 2009 at the Grand Hyatt Singapore. Attendees will learn how electronic distribution is changing the travel business and how they can use it to increase revenue.
Despite the economic challenges, profitable opportunities exist for the travel industry. Attendees at HEDNA's (Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association) Spring Conference learned that to capture those opportunities, the travel industry needs to embrace mobile technology, understand consumers' expectations and needs, and provide the kinds of experiences demanded today by travelers.