Report: Direct distribution is no cheaper for hotels than indirect Hotels which attempt to boost direct bookings at the expense of agencies and OTAs risk having lower occupancy rates with “no measurable” savings on costs, according to a report published this week. Source: Hotel Marketing Report: Direct distribution is no cheaper for hotels than indirect
Revenge of the travel industry: Online reviews of you In a sharing economy, many of the big players, including Airbnb and Uber, allow drivers and hosts to review their guests. A negative rating can affect your ability to hire another car or rent an apartment. Source: Hotel Marketing Revenge of the travel industry: Online reviews of you
NYC renters paid extra 6 million thanks to Airbnb, study says That’s the conclusion of a new report by city Comptroller Scott Stringer that details the home-sharing website’s impact on housing affordability from 2009 to 2016. Source: Hotel Marketing NYC renters paid extra 6 million thanks to Airbnb, study says
Report: 6 travel companies with brilliant digital strategies Competition amongst travel companies is hotter than ever, and in the digital age the most successful companies will be the ones who build a relationship with their customer which ensures a return trip. Source: Hotel Marketing Report: 6 travel companies with brilliant digital strategies