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How to know if your accommodation booking is a scam

Hospitality Net

Scammers create fake listings on OTA sites like Booking.com and Airbnb and trick people into paying deposits or full payments. When travelers arrive, they often find that the building isn’t a place to stay or doesn’t even exist.

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Digital Trends in Accommodation: Hotels, Booking.com and DMA

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Today, HOTREC released its 2024 Hotel Distribution Study(1) which examines recent developments and trends in the European accommodation sector, and uncovers the way consumers book hotel rooms. These fair digital rules will ensure a more balanced treatment of hoteliers by Online Travel Agencies (OTAs).

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

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Online travel agencies (OTAs) that once leveled the playing field for independent properties now dominate, their economic muscle squeezing hotel margins. Meanwhile, the growth in alternative lodging threatens hotels’ grip on the accommodations sector.

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8 Tips to Improve OTA Conversion Rates

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In the highly competitive world of online hospitality, mastering the art of OTA listings is not just an advantage—it's a necessity. With most travelers making their accommodation decisions based on OTA rankings and reviews, understanding how to climb these ranks and convert interest into bookings is the key to success.

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Best hotel booking sites for hosts

Hospitality Net

A hotel booking site, also known as an online travel agency (OTA), is a platform where travellers can book accommodations over the internet. These sites often provide comprehensive information about the hotel, including room availability, amenities, prices, location, and user reviews.

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Wellness Floors as a Steppingstone for Enhanced Mixed Use Revenues

Hospitality Net

With the OTAs, metasearch, short-term rentals and a litany of other travel resources, guests have near-endless optionality for accommodations. But increasingly for luxury, premium and upscale properties, a strong reason to visit is required to convince customers to select you versus the competitor.

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OTA & Direct Booking: Finding The Right Balance

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Finding the right balance between OTAs and direct bookings is a crucial strategy for hotels and accommodation providers for success. On one side, you have OTAs (online travel agents) that are vital distribution partners to liquidate unsold inventory and put heads in beds. This dominance comes at a cost.

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