OTAs save travelers money, says Booking.com

By increasing market transparency and competition, OTAs help bring down hotel daily rates and as a result, help consumers save money

May 31, 2023

In France alone, total consumer savings resulting from the price-reducing impact of online travel agencies reached 10.6 billion euros between 2019 and 2021. On average, consumers in Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland were able to enjoy more price reductions during that time compared to those in other European countries.

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