ResNet World - Travel Industry Trends

ResNet World - Infographic about some Travel industry trends:

• 1 in 5 companies in the Travel industry is using Social Media for booking.

• Hyatt Hotels became the first to launch 24/7 Twitter concierge service.

• Online booking will continue to grow, it is estimated that it will grow in USA to 40% in 2013.

• TripAdvisor is leading the Guest Review side of the industry and Online Reputation Management

The Internet World in 'One Minute'

ResNet World - Facts about every one minute on the Internet World :

Every One Internet Minute:

• 204 Million Emails are Sent
• 2 Million Searches are done on Google
• 100,000 Tweets are posted on Twitter
• 277,000 individuals sign-in to their Facebook Accounts
• 6 Million Page Views happen on Facebook
• 1.3 Million Videos are being watched on YouTube
• 20 Million Images are being viewed on Flickr
• $83,000 of Sales are completed on Amazon 

About ResNet World "Concepts & Services"

• About ResNet:

ResNet World provides Online Presence and E-Distribution services to partner hotels in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. In today's economic climate it is critical for hotel operators to maximise their global visibility and to take advantage of booking channels that fill empty rooms. Hoteliers today are bombarded with a maze of technology based solutions in these arenas. Accessing these powerful tools is only the first step in realizing revenue goals. A successful internet marketing and e-distribution strategy is based on properly utilizing these tools to drive your sales and marketing efforts. With its headquarters based in Dubai, ResNet World offers the local knowledge and local support that is necessary to successfully drive this powerful electronic sales and marketing machine. ResNet World is a company created for hoteliers, by hoteliers and thus truly understands the challenges and needs of today's hospitality industry. Take advantage of ResNet World's result driven strategies that will simplify your day to day operations and maximise your revenue.

• ResNet Mission:

We partner with hotels to maximise revenue and profitability by increasing their online presence and e-distribution revenues.

• ResNet Services:

ResNet World provides creative & customized solutions for Hotels that includes: 

*E-Distribution

Hotel Booking Engine
Global Distribution Systems 'GDS'
Alternative Distribution Systems 'ADS' 
Travel Agency Commission Processing
Revenue Specialists


*Webdesign & Development

Website design & development
Advanced Booking Engine 'ABE'
Multiple Device Functionality


*Online Marketing

Search Engine Optimization 'SEO'
Pay Per Click 'PPC'
Social Media Optimization 'SMO'
Online Reputation Management 'ORM'
Email Marketing

*Channel Management

Channel Management System

Introducing Google Hotel Finder

1- What is Google Hotel Finder?

Google Hotel Finder makes it easier to compare and book hotels that are found across the web. Try it out at google.com/hotels

Here's what you can do with Google Hotel Finder:

1. Find hotels according to what's important to you, such as price, location, and user ratings
2. Review accurate and detailed information about those hotels
3. View location information to help you decide where to stay
4. Keep track of your top choices in a shortlist
5. Connect with hotels and vendors to reserve a room or ask for more information

2- How to use Google Hotel Finder ?

*Search

To get started, search for a city, landmark, address, or hotel name in the box at the top of the page at google.com/hotels , As you type, suggestions will appear beneath the text box; click any suggestions to begin your search for it. You can also begin by clicking one of the suggested destinations listed below the search box.

Once you've selected a destination, choose your dates from the calendar in the Select dates box to complete your search.

*Review and customize

After entering a location, you'll see a large map and a list of hotels that that match your search specifications. You can narrow down your search and hone in on the specific features that you're looking for. Here are a few ways to do this:

1. Specify an area on the map: Click Custom area in the top-left corner of the map to show hotels within a specific area or nearby a specific location.
2. Filter by preferences: Use the filters below the search box to limit your hotel search by various preferences such as price, hotel class, amenities, hotel brand, and user rating. 
3. Sort the results: Click the Sort button and select the factor which you’d like to sort the results by.
4. View neighborhoods: For select cities, you can see hotels by neighborhood on the map. You can access the list of neighborhoods from the top-left corner of the map.

*Shortlist and choose

Once you see a hotel that you're interested in, click it to see more details. Track your favorite hotels to review and compare them by clicking Add to shortlist.

When you've found the hotel for you, click the Book button and select the website through which you'd like to make your reservation.

ResNet World @ Hotelier Middle East

ResNet World's  Managing Director - Mr. Saahil Mehta, speaks to Hotelier Middle East.