By Martin kelly, Editor, Travel Trends
Gross bookings at HotelClub have fallen 9% to US$94m for the September quarter. It’s a dramatic turnaround for the online accommodation company, which blamed the sales decline on Europe.
The result, contained in the latest Orbitz figures, will come as a shock to many because HotelClub has been an extremely strong performer over the past year, growing sales an impressive rates.
For example, HotelClub reported 15% growth (to $US100m) in gross bookings for the three months to June 31, and did even better during the March quarter with 31% growth ($US102m).
But the good times have now come to an end with poor results from Europe reversing momentum. The company said its home market of Australia continues to grow while net revenue was flat despite the sales slump. Travel Trends: November 12, 2008
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- Where: Bangkok
- When: June 26, 2012
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The program is shaping up really well with some great speakers from Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, United States and Australia already confirmed.
There's a focus on web, distribution, innovation, revenue management, sales, digital marketing and technology - no fluff, just the facts. Speakers include:
- Bill Barnett, Managing Director, C9 Hotelworks
- Bill Black, President, SilverNeedle Hospitality
- Scott Blume, Group CEO, PT Raja Kumar International
- Ben Emery, Director of Revenue Strategy, Southeast Asia, Marriott International
- Mark Flower, Director of Commercial - Southeast Asia, IHG
- Timothy Hansing, CEO, Red Planet Hotels
- Craig Hewett, Co-Founder, Wego.com
- Sonia Kapoor, Director, Nielsen
- Markus Keller, Regional Director of Sales & Distribution - Asia Pacific, Accor
- John Koldowski, Special Advisor - Strategic Intelligence Centre, PATA
- Dan Lynn, CEO, AirAsia Expedia
- David Perry, General Manager, Gran Melia Jakarta
- Robert Rosenstein, President, Agoda
- Jagdish Sandhu, Director, Revenue Management & Distribution, Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts
- Sen Sun-Moon, Director, Horwath HTL
- Jessica Tham, Corporate Director - Yield Management, Berjaya Hotels & Resorts
- Jerome Wise, Vice President – Global Internet Marketing Services, TravelClick
- Michelle Wohl, Vice President Marketing, Reinvate
Sponsor support has been great so far, adding depth and credibility to what will be a great day.
Please get in touch with Martin Kelly if you want to speak, sponsor or contribute in any way. Further details will be posted soon.
Sydney, September 7, 2012
DISTRIBUTION: THE NEXT WAVE
The signs are all good for TRAVELtech 2012.
Lots of early interest, loads of great discussion points and some excellent speakers already confirmed.
Still trawling for ideas, though, so if you have any, please send them through to conference director Martin Kelly.
Same with sponsorship requests.
The program will be announced in early June.
Meanwhile, view photographs from TRAVELtech 2011.
You can also this link to see great 360 degree panorama shots of the conference from Panedia.
TRAVELtech is Australia's original web travel, marketing and distribution event.
It features a compelling program, great speakers and fantastic networking.
See you there!
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