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OTAs have always been a subject for debate with hoteliers. Should we reinforce our direct channels of distribution or rely on intermediaries?

Have things changed in how OTAs have been running their business from operational perspective? In 2 single words: Marketing and Distribution

A user must be looking for YOUR hotel and rates for the MetaSearch option to be available. This is part of a hotel’s “book direct” strategy

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

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

Using historical pricing or just following others in your market is not an option. It’s okay to make a mistake and then recalibrate

We should be easy to do business with and operate effectively and profitably as possible. So why are we making revenue generating mistakes?

We look at the 10 best strategies to increase your hotel’s direct bookings that affect every aspect of your hotel’s success from your booking engine onward

With margins under incredible pressure in current times – hotels need to do all they can to improve them, with direct bookings playing a large part in this

Metasearch is a great way for visitors to compare channels based on price, but many hotels also offer non-price perks such as late check-out