The OTA’s attempt at discrediting the value of the hotel’s direct channel Last week ETTSA – an organisation promoting the interests of OTAs – released a report called “Hotel Distribution Costs,” examining the costs associated with direct and indirect distribution channels for hotels. Both, HEBS Digital and Triptease don’t agree with the findings and share their views on the report’s claims. Source: Hotel Marketing The OTA’s attempt at discrediting the value of the hotel’s direct channel
IHG is joining Marriott and Hilton in slicing meetings commissions IHG’s company-managed properties in the U.S. and Canada will slice the commission rate from 10% to 7%, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Source: Hotel Marketing IHG is joining Marriott and Hilton in slicing meetings commissions
Marriott throws shade at Airbnb Though Marriott International is only a couple weeks into its pilot of home rentals in London, CEO Arne Sorenson said during the company’s first-quarter earnings call on Wednesday that it’s “off to a great start.” Source: Hotel Marketing Marriott throws shade at Airbnb
Trivago acquires AI start-up TripHappy The start-up uses AI to give location and neighbourhood information during the hotel search and discovery process of travel booking. Source: Hotel Marketing Trivago acquires AI start-up TripHappy