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The DMA Games Begin: Booking’s Response and Google’s Trial

Javier talks about the recent European Commission DMA compliance workshop, Booking’s response and Google’s trial search changes

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Competitors: Know Who They Are and How to Price Against Them

By monitoring a more comprehensive competitors set, hoteliers can better understand market demand and traveler price sensitivity

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How GDS can Drive Revenue and Unlock Corporate Travel

We look at how GDS can help you compete with industry giants, attract more corporate clients and turn off-peak seasons into revenue goldmines

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Mitigating the Impact of Cancellations and No-Shows

Cancellations and no-shows will never be a highlight, but with the right strategies, they don’t have to be the bane of your existence either

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How to Capture Those Last-Minute Holiday Party Hotel Bookings

With the holiday season fast approaching, capturing those last-minute holiday party bookings can be a game changer for your hotel’s revenue

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DMA Workshop: United Belief Booking’s Not Doing Enough

Booking avoided the all-important “self-preferencing” elements of the DMA arguing it only offers third-parties onsite, not first-party inventory

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How New Technology Transforms the Hotel Booking Journey

The booking journey has taken on a significantly different form today. We have entered an age of tech-driven independence and autonomy

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Why The Digital Markets Act Interpretation is Causing Issues

Let me start by saying, in my humble opinion, the Digital Markets Act is needed and positive for the ecosystem. The difficulty stems from interpretation

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Was Black Friday Your Friend or Foe?

The week of Black Friday is one of the lowest in terms of prices due to applied discounts, although price drop is smaller than booking volume increase

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No Maps, No Listings: Google’s Hotel Search Test in EU Explained

Before diving into the dynamics between Google and the European Commission, let’s look at how this test contrasts with regular search results

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