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The European hotel market is leading in price parity by outperforming OTAs and Metasearch engines with more aggressive pricing, according to the World Parity Monitor by 123Compare.me, giving hotels real-time control of its pricing distribution…
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When the European Union introduced the Digital Markets Act (DMA), it was supposed to revolutionize the digital economy, it promised fairness but delivered chaos.
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Is the 'one-stop-shop' or 'door-to-door' booking platform for travelers a practical reality or a logistic nightmare in this highly specialized/people industry?.
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Markus Luthe, Chief Executive Officer of the German Hotel Association (IHA), has extended an invitation to Greek hoteliers to join a collective legal action challenging Booking.com’s controversial use of rate parity clauses. These clauses restrict…
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Skift Research came with its much anticipated Hotel Distribution Outlook 2024. In this report, based on the wishes of both branded and independent hoteliers surveyed, Skift Research predicts that by 2030, direct digital channels will have overtaken…
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The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled on price parity clauses in contracts between an important hotel reservation platform and hotel establishments. The CJEU has determined that these clauses must be analyzed under the rules on…
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Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Eastern Europe, is excited to announce the appointment of Ugur Talayhan as Country Manager for Türkiye, Eastern and Central Europe, effective September…
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Today’s hotels are embracing the contact-free revolution, seeking to meet the expectations of health-conscious travellers by minimising physical contact and enhancing hygiene protocols…
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Nearly two-thirds (63%) of hotel guests in the UAE have abandoned their bookings because their preferred payment methods weren’t available, according to new research from FinTech Adyen. This statistic highlights a major challenge for the hospitality…
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We recently gathered together a select group of investors to discuss the ins and outs in our Q3 Investor Council meeting. Below are a selection of the key nuggets from that discussion. We’ll be developing some of these themes further over the next…
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Today, HOTREC released its 2024 Hotel Distribution Study(1) which examines recent developments and trends in the European accommodation sector, and uncovers the way consumers book hotel rooms. The main findings confirm the need for proper…
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A recent industry report claimed that there were distinct advantages of partnering with the OTAs.
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The hospitality industry reaches a significant milestone today with the official launch of the Nature Resort Development Alliance (NRDA). Founded by the industry for the industry, the NRDA is uniting the global nature-based hospitality sector with…
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First quarter financial figures from four of the largest online travel agencies in the world show Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb and Trip.com Group opened 2024 much as they closed 2023 — a year in which they spent a record amount to promote…
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The newly-rebranded Lighthouse (formerly OTA Insight) is keen to shine more light on data insights for hoteliers in Asia Pacific. Chief Revenue Officer, David Collier, during a recent visit to Singapore, shared that with the business experiencing…
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Hotel management company, Rotana, has opened its ninth hotel in Saudi Arabia, in the city of Al Khobar which is connected to Bahrain via the 25km King Fahd Causeway.
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Tripadvisor is reportedly considering a takeover bid from Apollo Global Management…
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A hotel company accused of reaping millions of dollars from nearly 70 illegal short-term rental units in Manhattan and Brooklyn will pay a $1.2 million fine to New York City as part of a settlement filed in state Supreme Court on Monday…
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