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Taking advantage of indecision to drive direct bookings

Currently, there are several indicators showing that there is significant indecision among customers when choosing accommodation. NB: This is an article by GuestCentric This stems from the huge diversity of highly […]

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Four ways hotels can increase direct bookings

A new study from Barclays Corporate Banking has found that 37% of British holidaymakers plan to book their stays directly through hotel websites or self-accommodation providers this year compared to […]

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Expedia continues it’s mission to automate MICE

As Expedia continues on its mission to automate the so-called hidden segment of ‘meetings, incentives, conferences and events’, Marriott signs a deal with a competitor. Think mice, and one may […]

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Exploring the rise of OTA search bias

Online travel agencies (OTAs) intentionally modify and reorder search results based on commission fees, creating bias on their websites and ultimately costing consumers choice and value, according to a report […]

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Highly browsable experience improves travel brand visibility on Google

New research from Searchmetrics identifies the important travel industry-specific search ranking factors that travel agents, airlines, hotel chains and other travel-related brands should consider in order to help improve their […]

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Indirect Booking Linked To Lower Guest Satisfaction

When guests book through an independent travel website or mobile app instead of directly with the hotel, they are more likely to experience a problem and be less satisfied with […]

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Learning from OTA Giants: how Booking and Expedia build online traffic

It’s always good practice to look at how the big online travel agents (OTAs) behave operationally in order to identify what best practices can be taken away for your own […]

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What Does TripAdvisor’s New “Best Value” Ranking Mean for Hotels?

Travelers have spoken, and TripAdvisor has heeded their wishes. According to the 2016 TripBarometer Study, 93 percent of TripAdvisor survey respondents ranked price as the most importance influence on accommodation […]

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13 Tips to Get More Bookings from Facebook

Are you using social media to connect with your existing customers and bring in new guests? We are in the midst of a social marketing revolution, and there are huge […]

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The current climate of travel booking services

Travel booking websites like Airbnb, Priceline, and Booking.com continue to rise in popularity as budget-conscious consumers attempt to save as much as possible on their holidays. These companies rely on […]

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