Expedia expects hotel commissions to come down Expedia Group CEO Dara Khosrowshahi expects commissions to come down as the OTA looks to pass on lower fixed costs achieved through growth not only to shareholders but hotel partners. Source: Hotel Marketing Expedia expects hotel commissions to come down
Egencia innovates towards a bigger share of corporate travel As corporate travel moves closer to the consumer space in terms of user experience and connected platforms, the race is on to develop the most robust set of tools for both travelers and travel managers. Source: Hotel Marketing Egencia innovates towards a bigger share of corporate travel
Ctrip goes offline with 5,500 stores across China Ctrip has opened over 5,500 retail outlets in 22 provinces and cities across China and the company plans to increase the number to 6,500 by the end of 2017. Source: Hotel Marketing Ctrip goes offline with 5,500 stores across China
Why TripAdvisor might be looking out for buyers After trying really hard to transition itself from a metasearch and travel review leader to a hotel booking platform, it seems TripAdvisor is now saying ‘enough is enough.’ Source: Hotel Marketing Why TripAdvisor might be looking out for buyers