Mastercard and Booking.com streamline payments for travel partners - Through a new partnership, Mastercard and Booking.com are simplifying business-to-business payments, leveraging Mastercard’s virtual cards.

Jan 26, 2024 • Hospitality

Hotel direct booking share falling as OTAs bid heavily for greater market share - The battle for direct bookings has entered a new phase as online travel agents ramp up efforts to establish ownership of hotel guests and their booking journeys.

Jan 26, 2024 • Hospitality

Expedia on roque hotel wholesale rates - Expedia CEO Peter Kern pled his case to hotel owners: Take seriously the billion-dollar issue of wholesale rates being misused online.

Jan 24, 2024 • Hospitality

Hotels.com is a ‘matchmaker’ in new global ad campaign - The OTA debuted a global ad campaign, “Introductions,” that casts itself as a “matchmaker” for travelers and hotels.

Jan 22, 2024 • Hospitality

Hotels in gateway markets look to maximize international demand - Hotels are looking into source-market targeting through promotions and messaging, as well as providing preferential pricing in larger booking windows and length of stays.

Jan 22, 2024 • Hospitality

European regulators eye Booking.com under Digital Services Act - The European Commission has taken its next step in regulating online platforms with a request for information from a number of companies including Booking.com.

Jan 22, 2024 • Hospitality

Shiji's 2024 Hospitality Technology Distribution Chart - Consolidation in the sector, brand evolutions, and a focus on personalization are some of the key trends defining the 2024 hospitality distribution landscape.

Jan 18, 2024 • Hospitality

Expedia appeals to travelers' emotional - The OTA promotes unique journeys that deviate from traditional trips, inspiring travelers to break free from the monotony of traditional travel.

Jan 17, 2024 • Hospitality