Sharing-economy impact small compared to OTAs | HotelNewsNow.com

Executives at the recent HICAP event said the sharing economy cannot be ignored. That does not mean hoteliers should shift focus away from OTAs and metasearch platforms, however. The sharing economy is a force to be reckoned with, but its impact is still less than that of online travel agencies, according to hotel executives. The disruptive influences of each were discussed during the “View from the top” panel at last week’s Hotel Investment...