Online Travel Agencies (OTA)

Property Technology

Revenue Management

The hotel distribution channel landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Online travel agencies (OTAs) that once leveled the playing field for independent properties now dominate, their economic muscle squeezing hotel margins. Metasearch engines comm...

The future of hotel distribution channels: Seizing opportunity in channel disruption

Jochen de Peuter-Rutten

Consultant at EHL Advisory Services, Lausanne Office

EHL

Information Technology

If you work in hospitality, you are aware that one of the main challenges for hotels relies on reducing their dependency from Online Travel Agencies (OTAs). OTAs are offering guests the best of both worlds: lots of information about properties, pric...

Checkmate OTAs: 3 winning strategies to increase direct bookings

Anna Randow

Global Sales Director at Bookboost

Bookboost

CRM & Loyalty

Digital Marketing

While online travel agencies and hotels are both in the business of marketing the same hotel rooms, OTAs don’t have to do all the things that hotels do - like clean the rooms.

What Hotels Can Learn From Amazon, Netflix and the OTAs

Frank Reeves

Chief Evangelist, SHR Group

SHR Group

Travel Technology

Innovation

Chatbots, Robotics & AI

Common hotel revenue sinkers include selling inventory too soon and too low - spillage - or not selling enough during high demand, leaving you with last-minute discounts. Spillage, spoilage, and overbooking can destroy your bottom line. Discover how...

Grow Your Hotel’s Profits with These Winning Revenue Management Practices

Massimiliano Terzulli

Revenue Management Strategist & International Business Developer for Revenue Team by Franco Grasso

Revenue Team by Franco Grasso

Revenue Management

With 490 million monthly users reading 1 billion Tripadvisor reviews and traveller opinions, Tripadvisor has more than earned its place in the hospitality industry. You can’t afford to not show up on your guest’s next search, but how do the Tripadvi...

How your TripAdvisor ranking is calculated - and how to improve it

Lisa Came

Digital Marketing Specialist at GuestRevu

GuestRevu

Reputation Management

Some hoteliers silo revenue management in the “revenue management” department. Instead of recognizing the revenue impact everyone has…including front desk staff. Take early check-ins and late checkouts.

Revenue Management Is More Than Technology and Analysis… It Also Requires Good Judgment

Massimiliano Terzulli

Revenue Management Strategist & International Business Developer for Revenue Team by Franco Grasso

Revenue Team by Franco Grasso

Revenue Management

Reputation Management

Guest Experience

In today’s dynamic and complex environment, the task of extending your travel or hospitality services into new markets is fraught with distinct challenges. The hotel and travel industry, characterized by its close-knit community and exclusive dynami...

Conquering new horizons: How to effectively introduce your hotel and travel technology platform to the Americas

Alan Young

Hospitality Industry Advisor, College Professor, and Co-Founder of Puzzle Partner

Puzzle Partner Ltd.

Finance

Information Technology

Lodging Industry

In the dynamic landscape of India’s travel and tourism industry, 2023 marks a year recovery. This is the key finding of the inaugural Indian Accommodation Barometer – a joint project between Booking.com and Statista.

Indian Hospitality Industry: Navigating Recovery and Embracing Transformation in 2023

Yang Li

Head of Public Affairs, Asia Pacific at booking.com

Booking.com

Travel Technology

Lodging Industry

National & International Policy

Demand for trips has remained strong this year as indicated by Amadeus Demand360® business intelligence data, which shows global hotel occupancies trending largely on par with pre-pandemic levels.

What Evolving Traveler Expectations Mean for Travel Sellers

Mirja Sickel

Vice President, Hospitality Distribution, Amadeus

Amadeus

Consumer Trends

Market Segments