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OTA & Direct Booking: Finding The Right Balance

STAAH

Finding the right balance between OTAs and direct bookings is a crucial strategy for hotels and accommodation providers for success. They are also well-armed with technology and highly knowledgeable of online shopping tactics and strategies. The primary drivers for this is their nimble nature.

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Saudi Arabia Cancels Hotel Licensing Fees: Hotel Sector to Witness Growth

Hotelogix

  Furthermore, the city's status as a key business hub in the region ensures a steady flow of business travelers, contributing to the consistent demand for hotel accommodations.

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The Definitive Guide to Boosting Vacation Rental Visibility on OTAs

TravelNet

Additionally, take advantage of Vrbo’s new filters for shopping, spas and wellness centers, theme parks, zoos, and other attractions. In contrast, Vrbo’s are based on the number of accepted bookings, host cancellations, conversion rate, and review score. Cancellations—yours and theirs.

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Hotels under pressure to respond as OTA competition for guests lead gen explodes — SHR Group’s Hotel Industry Trends Report 2024

Hotel Speak

It organizes all the information they need — whether it’s flights, accommodation, car rentals or vacation packages — on a single results page. The race to bring guests into loyalty programs and win greater influence over how and where they shop for travel, possibly for the rest of their lives, is becoming much more intense.

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A Planner’s Guide to Event Vendors 

Social Tables

Hotels, B&Bs, and corporate apartments are popular event accommodation partners. The layout of an event venue plays a prominent role in the transportation vendors required to accommodate attendees. Shopping around for the most affordable vendor in each area is a fantastic way for organizers to save money and reduce vendor expenses.

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Hotel tech companies introduce new products at HITEC

Hotel Business

Its secure cargo space can accommodate as many as 32 standard-sized, 12-ounce coffee cups, while its shelving can be adjusted according to item size or load size. Featuring four internal compartments, each capable of holding items weighing up to 30 kg, the new model is able to make multiple deliveries or collections.

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Understanding GDS: A Comprehensive Guide for Hoteliers

STAAH

It acts as a one-stop shop for agents to find the best options for their clients. GDS systems enable travel agents and companies to easily modify or cancel bookings, often with minimal penalties. Search and Book : Travel agents use the GDS interface to search for available services based on their clients’ needs.