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Travel Industry Roundup | January 6

January 6, 2017 by Rocketrip Admin

A new year is upon us. Like sand through the hourglass, so pass the days of our life. As the calendar turns, it’s natural to wonder what the future holds.

Business Travel

Where Does Airbnb Offer the Best Value Compared to Hotels?

December 15, 2016 by Rocketrip Admin

One of the most notable findings from our 2016 Business Travel Spending Report is that Airbnb has firmly established itself as a cost-effective alternative to traditional corporate hotels. Home sharing first gained adoption among leisure travelers, especially the young and budget-minded who wanted to experience a taste of local flavor during their stays. Increasingly, business…

Business Travel

Travel Industry Roundup | December 9

December 9, 2016 by Rocketrip Admin

In this week’s roundup of travel industry news, we’re looking ahead to what 2017 might hold for the hotel industry.

Business Travel

Travel Industry Roundup | December 2

December 2, 2016 by Rocketrip Admin

Do airfare predictors work? Are frequent flyer mile programs getting worse? How is Airbnb responding to new restrictions on home sharing? You've got questions, we've got answers in this week's roundup of travel industry stories.

Business Travel

Travel Industry Roundup | November 18

November 18, 2016 by Rocketrip Admin

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means it's officially time to start looking ahead to next year. A new report suggests that 2017 business travel spending - unlike most people's consumption of turkey, potatoes, and pie - will be restrained.

Business Travel

Will Regulations Slow Airbnb’s Growth with Business Travelers?

November 17, 2016 by Rocketrip Admin

Airbnb is in the news this week, as it seems to be virtually every week. Ubiquitous press coverage comes with the territory for the world’s second most valuable startup. In fact, not long ago one of the Airbnb-related headlines of the week was specifically about Airbnb's latest valuation of $30 billion. The company that started…

Business Travelers

Meet the Modern Business Traveler

November 15, 2016 by Rocketrip Admin

We wanted to share some highlights from an excellent white paper report that provides a revealing, and largely encouraging, look at how business travel is evolving. “Meet the Modern Business Traveler: Insights Into the Lives of Today’s Corporate Travelers,” is based on a survey of 254 travel managers conducted by The Association of Corporate Travel…

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