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UK Hoteliers Rethink Relationships with ‘Silent’ OTAs

Sources said OTAs share a responsibility for the industry’s recovery after making a great deal of money selling hotel rooms they never owned

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Distribution Management in a Pandemic

Hotels must go beyond simple distribution and try every option to “engage the customer” and convert them on your hotel/brand/loyalty site

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The Latest Booking Trends in July 2020

Properties with high booking numbers are outside cities as people feel more comfortable in an area where they can practise social distancing

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5 Reasons Why Hotels Don’t Implement Chatbots

For Hotels that don’t want to spend money and time answering repetitive questions, chatbots are key. However, many hotels remain hesitant

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Google Search Add Destination Travel Information About Hotels and Flights

You’ll see the percentage of open hotels with availability and flights operating at the city level based on Google Flights and Hotels data

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Hidden in Fine Print of Expedia “Revive and Relief” Recovery Program

Expedia have found a clever way of guaranteeing consumers lowest rates, without having to deal with the controversial OTA rate parity clauses

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COVID-19: Insights on Travel Impact, APAC

Looking at domestic travel changes in APAC since 5th April, Flight and hotel search and booking trends correspond in following countries:

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Why Travel Brands Need to Reconsider Direct Bookings

One area in greatest need of reconsideration is the focus brands have put on driving direct bookings by turning off activity with OTAs

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4 Ways To Use Your Hotel Channel Manager More Effectively

To be competitive you need a proactive channel management strategy. We look at four ways hoteliers can use their channel managers more effectively

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Reassure Guests & Increase Bookings with a Solid Stand on COVID19

Putting most important information at the outset of a guest’s interaction with your website increases the chances of bookings converting

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