Hotels face a constant challenge with the dominance of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) taking share in every market.
Cloudbeds publishes second annual ‘Big Book of OTAs’
Cloudbeds, today announced the release of its highly anticipated ‘Big Book of OTAs: A Hotelier’s Guide to Top Distribution Channels’ for 2023.
General Atlantic partners with travel platform Kiwi.com
Global growth equity firm General Atlantic announced today a strategic investment in Kiwi.com, a leading online travel booking platform powered by cutting-edge technology.
OTA cheat sheet
Here’s a look at what started the rapid growth of Online Travel Agencies, what issues hoteliers face with them today, and what the OTA future holds.
Industry group slams damaging impact of OTAs
Giant global online travel agencies are having a corrosive impact on AustraliaÕs accommodation businesses, according to the results of a new industry survey.
DHISCO and Zumata Expand Global Hotel Distribution using AI
DHISCO Inc., the worldÕs leading hospitality distribution company, announced today that its connection with ZumataÕs artificial intelligence-based travel platform is now live, dramatically expanding the global reach of both companiesÕ hotel buying and selling partners.Ê
Hotel chains look to invest in travel startups
Over the past couple of years, the hospitality industry has developed a new trend Ð investments in travel startups. While at first it might have been surprising to see large hotel chains buy shares in companies that seemed to provide rivalry services, today hoteliers are lining up to find a good business opportunity and not only invest in it, but often to acquire it.
OTAs: Friend or foe?
With their growing distribution market share, online travel agencies are key players in the travel & hospitality marketing landscape. Here’s a look at the grievances about OTAs as well as a consideration of their benefits.
