Hotel Speak

MAY 30, 2024

The hospitality and travel industry is experiencing a spending surge, with online travel agencies (OTAs) like Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb, and Trip.com Group collectively spending a record $4.08 Airbnb, the accommodation rental platform, also increased its marketing spend by 14.2% Both companies surpassed $1.6

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STAAH

JUNE 11, 2024

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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Hotel Speak

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Cloudbeds’ 2023 data finds that OTAs are back and stronger than ever. The annual report dives into the evolving landscape of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), offering lodging businesses strategic insights to enhance their distribution strategies and maximize revenue in a dynamic travel market.

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Hospitality Today

OCTOBER 13, 2024

What happens to OTAs when LLMs like ChatGPT connect to GDSs for global hotel inventory or automatically fill forms to book long-tail accommodations?

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Hotelogix

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The advent of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) has revolutionized the hospitality sector. To be very precise, it has shaped the way guests book their accommodations at hotels. It allows travellers to compare rates and services of multiple properties.   Why should you partner with OTAs?

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Hospitality management platform Cloudbeds has revealed rankings of the highest revenue-generating Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) worldwide, as well as by various countries and regions, with Booking.com coming out on top. The post Cloudbeds: Booking.com top revenue-generating OTA for indies appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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Cloudbeds

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Cloudbeds’ 2023 data finds that OTAs are back and stronger than ever. The annual report dives into the evolving landscape of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), offering lodging businesses strategic insights to enhance their distribution strategies and maximize revenue in a dynamic travel market.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 5, 2024

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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eZee Absolute

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

And there’s no hiding that Online Travel Agents (OTAs) are a major source for optimizing their online booking flow. It is observed that OTAs control approximately 2/3rd of all online bookings. But hoteliers often get muddled among various OTA platforms and miss out on the best ones. Top 10 OTAs to Drive Maximum Bookings.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 23, 2023

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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Hospitality Tech

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The findings indicate a strong comeback for OTAs, the return of Asian travelers, and a renewed demand for hostels and shared accommodations.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 9, 2024

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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STAAH

JULY 8, 2024

Accommodation providers can navigate these by leveraging online bookings and digital marketing strategies. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help accommodation providers optimize their efforts and maintain steady occupancy rates during economic downturns. Focus on local SEO to attract nearby travelers.

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Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) are an essential part of the modern hotel industry, allowing hotels to reach a global audience and offering travelers the convenience of booking accommodations from anywhere, anytime. This article will explore these pros and cons of OTAs in detail:  What Are Online Travel Agencies?

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Hotel Business

MARCH 6, 2023

OTA Insight has launched Rate Insight+, a solution that gives hoteliers a complete view of their competitive landscape by combining hotel and short-term rental data in a single platform. ” The post OTA Insight launches Rate Insight+ appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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Inn Quest

JUNE 6, 2023

When it comes to the future of online travel agencies (OTAs) and their role in the hospitality industry, there are a few key trends and factors to consider. In this post, let us focus on the reasons that will point toward the predictions and trends that have impacted OTAs.

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Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Understanding the difference between online booking and travel agency services is crucial for hotel owners and managers looking to optimize their revenue streams. In contrast, a Travel Agency typically involves a human element where agents assist clients in planning their trips. Travel Agency vs Online Booking: Which is Better?

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Hotel Speak

JANUARY 25, 2024

The battle for direct bookings has entered a new phase as online travel agents (OTAs) ramp up efforts to establish ownership of hotel guests and their booking journeys, a new report from hospitality technology specialist SHR Group reveals. The impact on Metasearch is even more stark, more than doubling from $0.21 to $0.48 (up 128.6%).

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The Hotels Network Blog

JUNE 3, 2024

There are dozens of ways for travelers to book accommodations. From online travel agencies (OTAs) and metasearch engines to a hotel’s website and social media channels.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 28, 2022

It’s well established by now that OTAs (online travel agencies) are crucial for your hotel’s booking success, both as a marketing and distribution channel, particularly as online travel bookings continue to grow. This blog will look at some key insights that help you choose the right OTAs for your accommodation business.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Corporate Living Accommodation (CLA) offers tailored living solutions for professionals, government workers, and project staff across two prime Melbourne locations: Abbotsford and Hawthorn. We also like to use the reporting functions of SiteMinder’s platform to easily reconcile travel agent commissions.”

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Boutique Hotel News

MARCH 6, 2023

Worldwide: Cloud-based business intelligence company OTA Insight has launched Rate Insight+, a commercial tool which combines hotel and short-term rental data into one platform. In March 2022, OTA Insight acquired vacation rental market intelligence company Transparent.

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TravelNet

JULY 20, 2023

Listing your short-term rentals on Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) can amplify your visibility and attract potential guests, a phenomenon known as the Billboard Effect. As customers come to OTAs with specific desires, it’s crucial for hosts to meet and even exceed the expectations of prospective guests.

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STAAH

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Such as STAAH MAX Channel Manage r integrates between STAAH and Booking.com enabling accommodation providers to update all their rate plans from their STAAH channel manager. Channel Managers connect to hundreds of OTAs, allowing you to reach more people through one platform. Greater market reach.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

SiteMinder’s Changing Traveller Report 2023 shines a spotlight on the most critical challenges the accommodation industry is facing when it comes to satisfying guest expectations. The product of 10,000 traveller interviews across 12 markets globally, it’s the largest consumer research on accommodation conducted anywhere in the world.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 6, 2023

Usually, a guest’s first step when planning travel is deciding on a destination. From there, looking for accommodation is where things can get complicated. If there’s any tool that’s the single most powerful resource for your prospective guests, it’s online search. That’s the easy part!

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

SiteMinder’s new Hotel Booking Trends report, a hotel commerce data analysis of more than 36,000 hotels and 450+ connected booking integrations, has revealed travelers booked their trips on average eight days earlier, and canceled their bookings 17% less year-on-year in 2022, despite a 24% increase in the average daily hotel room rate.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 17, 2024

The global distribution system (GDS) continues to perform for independent accommodation providers with reservations up 34.5% on 2019 pre-pandemic levels, according to the Independent Accommodation Insights Report from HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts. The GDS is often—incorrectly—regarded as a relic of travel booking.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As dynamic travellers evolve, their changing behaviours and preferences are having very real impacts on the hoteliers seeking to attract and engage them. But what do SiteMinder’s global traveller trends mean specifically for hotel groups and chains, and how have the needs of their guests evolved?

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Hotel Speak

JULY 20, 2023

OTAs have transformed the way travelers book their accommodations. However, for hotels, these bookings come with their own set of challenges, as OTAs have a profound impact on the revenue of hotels. As a result, hoteliers can proactively engage with guests who book through OTA platforms, even prior to their arrival.

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Hotel News Resource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A survey conducted by WYSE Travel Confederation among 57,000 travelers under the age of 30, revealed that 47% of this demographic book their accommodation on OTAs! It's a figure that's prompting more and more hoteliers to take an interest in the matter and promote their hotel websites.

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Little Hotelier

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

What is domestic travel? Domestic travel is characterised by a trip where departure and arrival take place in the same country. This can include any category of travel, such as leisure or business, or even medical. Travellers will often take multiple domestic trips each year. What is local or regional travel?

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Hospitality Today

AUGUST 21, 2024

OTAs can simplify the planning your travel, but the growing number of accommodation scams casts a shadow over their appeal

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STAAH

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The strategic adoption of channel management technology has become essential for hotels to remain visible to modern travelers. Having a user-friendly website that showcases the accommodations, amenities, and perks can create a compelling narrative. It provides them with insights into the experience they can expect during their stay.

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What are travel statistics? Travel statistics refer to data and information related to various aspects of the travel industry, such as travel trends, traveller behaviour, tourism spending, accommodation metrics, and more. Some highlights include: Air travel passengers are expected to reach 9.4

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Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This tool aggregates hotel information from across the internet, providing users with a comprehensive overview of available accommodations based on their search criteria. It’s part of the larger Google Travel suite, which also includes tools for flights and activities.

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STAAH

JANUARY 7, 2024

GoMMT, Booking.com and Agoda retain their top spots in the fast-growing Indian travel economy. According to reports from Sabre and McKinsey, domestic travel in India has already surpassed pre-Covid levels and international trips expected to grow from 13 million in 2022 to 80 million 2040.

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