By drastically disrupting the state of the online travel market, the COVID-19 outbreak has given hotels a unique opportunity to take back control over their acquisition channels. Here we debunk four misguided statements regarding the state of OTAs in a post-COVID-19 travel market, from their cost, to their place in hotels’ channel mix, and more.
HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts chooses PrivateDeal to boost revenue
HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its technology portfolio with the addition of PrivateDeal, an award-winning smart negotiation solution designed to drive additional direct bookings.
The great hospitality reset
We analyze how COVID-19 casted doubt on many of the agreed-upon principles in the travel industry. In this new, uncharted territory, we will explore reflection paths that pave the way to success.
PrivateDeal rethinks hotel day-use bookings
In a hotel strongly shaken by the COVID-19 outbreak, PrivateDeal reinvents a practice often neglected by the industry.
Swiss Deluxe Hotels launch new booking platform with best price guarantee with PrivateDeal
In cooperation with the start-up PrivateDeal, the 40 Swiss Deluxe Hotels launch a joint booking platform. The innovative system offers a new way to book hotel rooms directly.
Negotiation-Based Pricing: The Future of Direct Bookings for hotels
The rise of OTAs, Airbnb and changing traveling habits (especially for Millennial travelers) have without a doubt made the life of many hoteliers more difficult over the last few years and, thus, call for new approaches in revenue management.
PrivateDeal pitches for RevFactor at Opportunity2020
During this unique event, the most innovative and dynamic companies at the forefront of the technological revolution are up against the clock to prove why their solution can solve issues facing revenue management today.
PrivateDeal closes financing round and establishes Advisory Board
PrivateDeal’s new advisory board consists of 5 seasoned entrepreneurs and Hospitality professionals.
What is the future of the voluntary chain model?
The main added-value of voluntary chains is being eroded by the large OTAs as the volume of bookings via voluntary chains shrinks.
PrivateDeal launches direct bidding engine
Until now, no one was able to know the price that guests would like to pay for staying in a hotel.@privatedeal
