UK: OTAs face probe over ‘pressure selling’ tactics Hotel booking websites including Expedia, Trivago and Booking.com face an investigation by Britain’s competition watchdog over the way they display information to consumers. Source: Hotel Marketing UK: OTAs face probe over ‘pressure selling’ tactics
Expedia axes price-matching guarantee The move seems odd, as hotel chains ramp up their direct-booking campaigns that include best-price guarantees. Source: Hotel Marketing Expedia axes price-matching guarantee
How Airbnb’s user experience can reshape corporate travel management Airbnb is gaining traction among business travelers, and corporate travel managers are increasingly integrating the platform into their travel programs to help streamline their employees’ trips. Source: Hotel Marketing How Airbnb’s user experience can reshape corporate travel management
TripAdvisor launches new special offers functionality The company launched new functionality this week centered around Special Offers that has the potential to increase customer confidence and lead to more bookings. Source: Hotel Marketing TripAdvisor launches new special offers functionality