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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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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
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
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