Hotels
Make the Most of Your Hotel’s OTA Profile
You probably have mixed feelings about Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Expedia and Booking.com. On the one hand, they bring in a significant number of bookings and offer beneficial exposure. […]
Distribution all over map, but change might come soon
The distribution and cost-per-guest-acquisition landscape remains complicated and ever-changing, hotel owners and operators said during a panel discussion which touched on direct-booking campaigns versus outside booking channels. Navigating the hotel […]
OTAs vs Hotels: The Age-Old Battle Over Online Booking
While OTAs and hotels seem at odds with each other, they both have one important thing in common: their dedication to the customer— or more specifically the guest. In regards […]
OTAs vs Direct Bookings – Finding the right balance
The debate over OTA v/s direct booking is often a common one with many hoteliers. NB: This is an article by Kashmira Lad, Senior Content Marketer with Hotelogix The increasing market […]
How to Turn OTA Shoppers into Direct Bookers on Your Website
According to Phocuswright, 72% of travel shoppers in the US use Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) to shop for hotels. That’s a lot of people! But, the good news is, not […]
The tightrope between privacy and personalisation for hotels
Whether it be the comfort of familiarity or a yearning to be treated as a VIP, now more than ever consumers expect a personalised experience from hospitality brands. From their […]
Could video chat become a new customer service trend in hospitality?
In August, Delta Air Lines introduced video chat as part of a customer service test at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Five kiosks with “interactive screens” and phone receivers have […]
What’s Happening with Rate Parity in the Hotel Industry?
Recent developments in legislation throughout the world have made rate parity an important topic in the hospitality industry. But despite its frequent appearance in the news, rate parity remains a […]
How Can Social Media Supercharge Your Hotel Reservations?
Social media is critical to the success of any hotel’s digital marketing strategy. Despite this, hotels of all types and sizes are not using it to its full potential. Below […]
Profit Rise Provides Welcome Respite for Hotels in the Middle East & Africa
Hotels in the Middle East & Africa recorded a 6.6% year-on-year GOPPAR increase in August, which was only the third month this year in which profit growth has been achieved, […]
