Airbnb’s impact on OTAs and hotels different than thought While there’s been plenty of debate about whether or not Airbnb is having a negative impact on the hotel industry, there hasn’t been nearly as much conversation about whether or not Airbnb is impacting OTAs. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb’s impact on OTAs and hotels different than thought
Is it better to book a hotel directly or use an OTA? It’s hard to beat the convenience of an OTA when choosing a hotel. But it doesn’t always make sense to book with an OTA. Source: Hotel Marketing Is it better to book a hotel directly or use an OTA?
Airbnb begins testing program to give guests guided one-of-a-kind experiences Airbnb has long lauded their ability to give guests really unique vacation experiences that go beyond just staying in bland and forgettable hotel rooms. Now the company launched a private beta of a new program called City Hosts. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb begins testing program to give guests guided one-of-a-kind experiences
Uber says it will pass market leader Didi in China by 2017 Ride-hailing app Uber expects to continue on a “rapid growth” path in China, hoping to surpass market leader Didi Chuxing in 2017. Source: Hotel Marketing Uber says it will pass market leader Didi in China by 2017