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How Email Marketing Is Reducing OTA Dependence in Luxury Hotels

There is a clear evolution in how luxury hotel brands acquire new guests with email marketing maturing into a measurable, cost-effective channel

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Direct Bookings Are Not Free And You Should Know The Cost

Here is the truth: direct bookings are not free. They require significant investment, ongoing effort and a strategic approach

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How to Break OTA Dependence Without Losing Bookings

If your pricing, visibility, and demand decisions are dictated by OTA behavior, you have lost control of the wheel. Common red flags include:

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Performance Data Reveals Traveler Trends and Hotel Profitability

The analysis covers guest booking and hotel performance data focusing on two key areas: traveler booking behavior and hotel profitability

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7 Insights (+ Actions) That Will Make You Say “Yes” to Black Friday

Overall, behaviour confirms that Black Friday is now an extended period, not a day, and that the direct channel can go head‑to‑head with OTAs

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Rethinking Hotel Search and Distribution in the Agentic Era

As we think about hotel distribution and marketing priorities, integrating AI is not only urgent but no longer an option

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7 Direct Booking Strategies That Don’t Require Lowering Rates

The hotel industry keeps trying to win the direct booking battle on tangible grounds, but these tactics rarely move the needle

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Hotel Success Stories: Expert Partners October 2025

Here is the round up of Hotel Success Stories from our Expert Partners during October outlining increased bookings and revenue

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Top 3 OTA Trends and How Hotels Should Adapt

This article outlines the three most important OTA trends of 2025 every hotelier should know and practical ways to respond

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Rethink The Role of OTAs and Diagnose Your Booking Mix

Many hotels don’t have a full picture of how each distribution channel contributes to their business. OTAs may drive strong volume, but at what cost?

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