Hotel brands accused of manipulating search results According to a new class-action lawsuit, hotel chains reached an agreement not to compete with each other for consumers shopping for hotel rooms online, creating an illegal scheme that prevents OTAs from bidding on their branded keywords. Source: Hotel Marketing Hotel brands accused of manipulating search results
Marriott to centralise group commission payments Marriott is the first lodging company to centralize group commission payments with a standing policy to pay commissions 45 days after an event ends. Source: Hotel Marketing Marriott to centralise group commission payments
Hotels.com’s price index reaches highest level since 2007 Hotels.com’s annual Hotel Price Index, a measurement of how much travelers pay for overnight accommodations, rose 2% in 2017. Source: Hotel Marketing Hotels.com’s price index reaches highest level since 2007
Airbnb for everyone How Airbnb tries to become the Amazon of travel, a one-stop shop where you can book your room, your tours, your meals, your flights, even your concerts in one place. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb for everyone