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Global OTA Customer: The Value of the International Booker for U.S. Hotels
Global customer reach is invaluable for hotels. The many advantages that come with an international booker include a higher average daily rate, and longer length of stay. And while this […]
Ctrip opens up data and cross platform synergies for destination marketing
With around 300 million registered users, Ctrip has accumulated a high volume of big data and consumer insights that can be used for consulting and directing services for marketing global […]
Airbnb and instant booking: A recipe for market domination
Airbnb knows how to make waves in the accommodations booking industry. Over the last few years, the San Francisco-based company has taken major market space away from more conventional hotel […]
Has the hotel sector reached “peak OTA”?
Has the hotel sector reached “peak OTA”? There was speculation at this year’s Hotel Distribution Event, hosted by Hotel Analyst in London, that this may be the case. In the […]
We’re Using the Wrong Message to Fight OTAs
Looks like we might have been going about this all wrong. The thought that a guest’s primary travel concern is saving money is an assumption that needs to be reexamined. […]
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 […]