Building a resilient booking ecosystem through both direct bookings and OTAs By Amy King For much of the past two decades, hotel distribution strategy has been framed as a tugof-war. On one side stood online travel agencies (OTAs), powerful demand engines with global reach but also rising commission costs. On the other side sat direct bookings, prized for their … [Read more...] about Striking Balance
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Experience Necessary
Today's travelers seek stories to write home about By A.D. Thompson San Antonio is itself an immersive destination: Rich history and iconic attractions and a slower paced, yet “big city” feel, wrapped inside a colorful mixed-bag of culture – Mexican, Spanish, German, all of it playing a role in the foundation of a very American, very Western, and very Texas vibe. … [Read more...] about Experience Necessary
So Long, Siloed Systems
AAHOA’s partnership with Mews equips members with a unified property management system By Cathleen Draper Hotel owners have long relied on fragmented legacy systems, and the hospitality industry as a whole lags behind others in adopting modern technology. Disconnected and outdated technology forces hoteliers into a system of stagnation – eroding profit, weakening rate … [Read more...] about So Long, Siloed Systems