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With HotelTonight Buy, Analysts See Opportunity for Airbnb
With Airbnb looking to grow its burgeoning hotel inventory, most industry analysts agree that the company’s takeover of last-minute booking platform HotelTonight is a strategic win for the homesharing heavyweight. […]
Why Can’t Hotels Drive Rates?
The firm has predicted that hotel occupancy in the US will rise to 66.2% in 2019 – a fifth straight record level. That occupancy will be driven by a 2.1% increase in demand, although this will be somewhat rebalanced with a 1.9% increase in hotel supply.
A UK Hotelier’s Guide to Promotions & Pricing in 2019
Last month’s announcement that, after an investigation by the CMA (Competition and Markets Authority), third parties are committing to changing their selling habits was welcome news for UK hoteliers. Finally, […]
How Google’s Hotel Search Site Could Undermine OTAs
Under the innocuous title “There’s still time to plan your perfect spring break trip,” Google’s Richard Holden published an article late last week that showcased a range of new features […]
How Can Your Independent Hotel Compete With Group Hotels?
Staying competitive is key to success. In the hotel industry, small independent hotels always have to compete with bigger brands or chain properties to attract guests, sell more rooms and […]
Airbnb To Buy HotelTonight As It Pushes Deeper Into Hotel Booking
Airbnb wants to become the go-to place for anyone booking a trip—even if they want to stay in a hotel. The company, which built a business valued at $31 billion […]
How You Should Think About Point-of-Sale Pricing and Source Markets
When it comes to managing a hotel’s revenue, there are many data points to consider: target occupancy, booking windows, group sales projections, market trends, local events, and more. NB: This […]
With CMA Investigating OTAs, It’s Time to Take Control
In the UK, we have all been celebrating recently with the news that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) are now investigating OTAs and the illegal practices which we as […]
How to Minimise Losses From OTA Booking Cancellation
In today’s online travel world, OTAs play a major role in terms of generating a maximum number of bookings for hotels around the globe, as over 70% hotel bookings come […]
Future of Revenue Management with the OTA’s Part II, Rev+ by Expedia
In our previous article, The Future of Revenue Management with the OTA’s we highlight the rules of revenue management, and the professionals who practice it on an almost-continuous basis. NB: […]
