Pricing Management

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Opinion / Distribution
10 tips for hoteliers to capture direct international sales as travel resumes
By Pablo Delgado - Mirai | September 14, 2020
 Hoteliers should adopt these tips to ensure OTAs aren’t getting more of their international business. Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
Change fees are gone, now can we fix the rest of what’s wrong with airline pricing?
By Jeff Klee - AmTrav | September 9, 2020
Delta, United and American airlines have announced they are eliminating change fees, but AmTrav CEO Jeff Klee says there is still much work to be done to fix airline pricing. Read More
VIDEO: Hotelmize - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2020
Interview / Distribution
VIDEO: Hotelmize - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2020
By PhocusWire | September 4, 2020
Fully automated algorithms use big data and machine learning techniques to efficiently and effectively price-predict and analyze bookings to achieve the lowest costs and highest profits. Read More
Pricing principles to help hotels maximize revenue during COVID-19
Opinion / Distribution
Pricing principles to help hotels maximize revenue during COVID-19
By Vikram Singh | August 31, 2020
Hotels need a "back-to-basics" approach to pricing management, with a focus on facts not feelings. Read More
Does your hotel need a commercial strategist?
Opinion / Online
Does your hotel need a commercial strategist?
By Sharad Kapur | August 20, 2020
Here's why hotels should consider a "commercial strategist" role as the lead-in position for all commercial operations. Read More
The real cost of issuing an interline ticket
From Our Partners / Distribution
The real cost of issuing an interline ticket
By Gaurav Agarwal | August 3, 2020
As airlines take measured steps towards recovery in a post-COVID world, the aviation industry faces a stark new reality. A reality that includes smaller networks, reduced frequencies and... Read More
How to create a loyalty club in a hotel (without upsetting online travel agencies)
Opinion / Distribution
How to create a loyalty club in a hotel (without upsetting online travel agencies)
By Cesar Lopez - Mirai | July 6, 2020
You have probably seen it in all the big hotel chains: loyalty clubs mean a new standard in direct sales and customers are starting to get used to them. Read More
Hotel distribution post-pandemic - How not to throw caution to the wind
From Our Partners / Distribution
Hotel distribution post-pandemic - How not to throw caution to the wind
By Nir Dupler - Fornova | June 29, 2020
With travel now opening up at a tethering pace after months of no demand, the hospitality industry is in survival mode. Shaving costs swiftly and effectively is the need of the hour.  Read More
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News / Distribution
Experts say buyer beware when it comes to Expedia partner recovery program
By Mitra Sorrells | June 4, 2020
Hospitality revenue experts weigh in on pros and cons of Expedia Group's new partner recovery program. Read More
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News / Startups
Futurestay announces $2.4M venture round, plans for "runway into 2022"
By Mitra Sorrells | May 6, 2020
Short-term vacation rental technology provider Futurestay has raised $2.4 million in a venture round. Read More
This too shall pass - but travel will need to adjust
Opinion / Online
This too shall pass - but travel will need to adjust
By Kaushal Gandhi - FABgetaways | April 13, 2020
With all the uncertainty around, the industry braces itself for the only certain outlook: change. We are about to witness massive shifts in travel patterns and consumer behavior. Read More
How will travel loyalty programs respond to coronavirus?
Opinion / Online
How will travel loyalty programs respond to coronavirus?
By Ashwin Kamlani - Kognitiv Corporation | April 3, 2020
There's a tremendous opportunity right now for loyalty programs to step up and show why being a member makes a difference. Read More
How to survive the coronavirus as a travel startup
Opinion / Startups
How to survive the coronavirus as a travel startup
By Voyager HQ | March 19, 2020
Voyager HQ compiled tips from entrepreneurs in its network on how startups can withstand the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Digital marketing in the age of coronavirus - what travel brands need to know
News / Online
Digital marketing in the age of coronavirus - what travel brands need to know
By Mitra Sorrells | March 12, 2020
The rapidly changing impacts of the COVID-19 coronavirus require digital travel marketers to evaluate and update their strategies. Read More
COVID-19 and the global hotel industry: A roadmap to recovery, part 2
Opinion / Distribution
COVID-19 and the global hotel industry: A roadmap to recovery, part 2
By Yuki Hu, Eva Liu & George Yu - IDeaS | March 4, 2020
Although hotels can’t press the “restart” button on 2020, they can launch into “repair” mode now, despite being forced to a standstill by the big pause button that is COVID-19. Read More
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