Pricing Management

Rate parity issues continue to challenge hotels in key markets
News / Distribution
Rate parity issues continue to challenge hotels in key markets
By Linda Fox | March 25, 2019
OTA Insight's Annual Hotel Parity Review shows independent hotels and local chains are more likely to suffer losses from rate parity issues. Read More
Fornova buys hospitality intelligence platform HotelsBI
News / Distribution
Fornova buys hospitality intelligence platform HotelsBI
By Kevin May | March 4, 2019
HotelsBI was created in January 2016 by Leon Vaidman and includes tools for hotels to increase direct bookings and retain customers. Read More
Understanding how events affect demand and pricing for the car rental business
From Our Partners / Technology
Understanding how events affect demand and pricing for the car rental business
By Apurva Chamaria - RateGain | March 1, 2019
A detailed study by RateGain’s data science lab probes into event scenarios to get insights that will help revenue managers price more accurately and forecast better. Read More
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News / Technology
IHG pilots attribute pricing as next stage of reservation system kicks in
By Linda Fox | February 27, 2019
IHG begins phase two of its Amadeus-built Guest Reservation System development, four years after the project first started. Read More
Are hotels on the verge of a parity nightmare?
Opinion / Distribution
Are hotels on the verge of a parity nightmare?
By Lily McIlwain - Triptease | January 24, 2019
Booking.com has rolled out its Booking.Basic feature to European hotel listings, which could spell a serious parity problem for hoteliers. Read More
New model hotel op-ed Gulati
News / Startups
When it comes to guest personalization, price is only one piece of the puzzle
By Valerie Castillo - TrustYou | January 23, 2019
A new hotel brand, Life House, is currently testing an algorithmic pricing system based on customer profiles, history, spending habits and even social media followers.  Read More
VIDEO: OAG on adding tech to intelligence
From Our Partners / Technology
VIDEO: OAG on adding tech to intelligence
By Kevin May | December 19, 2018
The combination of innovation and technology in aviation has never been as strong and, most importantly, crucial to running a successful airline. Read More
VIDEO: Perfect Price - Summit pitch runner-up at Phocuswright 2018
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Perfect Price - Summit pitch runner-up at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May | December 14, 2018
The dynamic pricing platform that uses AI and machine learning to maximize profitability in an increasingly digital world. Read More
Homerez 6 million euro investment
News / Startups
Homerez raises €6M, aims to become European leader in vacation rental services
By Mitra Sorrells | December 4, 2018
Paris-based vacation rental management startup Homerez has raised €6 million to accelerate its growth and develop new services for homeowners.    Read More
OTA Insight European parity report
News / Distribution
Price parity a major issue for European hoteliers
By Mitra Sorrells | November 14, 2018
Hoteliers across Europe trying to drive direct bookings on their websites are being undercut by online travel agencies that are offering lower rates for their properties.   Read More
Evolves acquires Everbooked
News / Technology
Evolve acquires vacation rental pricing platform Everbooked
By Mitra Sorrells | October 24, 2018
Evolve Vacation Rental Network has acquired the technology and intellectual property assets of Everbooked, a dynamic pricing platform for the short-term rental industry.   Read More
VIDEO: Checkfront on Google's entry and where the experiences sector is heading
From Our Partners / Technology
VIDEO: Checkfront on Google's entry and where the experiences sector is heading
By PhocusWire | October 11, 2018
Checkfront is one of the first partners for the Reserve With Google initiative - a development that has the potential to be a disruptive move for tours and activities. Read More
CEO interview Nor1 Jason Bryant
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Jason Bryant of Nor1
By Mitra Sorrells | September 11, 2018
Founded in 2004, Nor1 provides data-driven pricing and merchandising products used by hotels and resorts in more than 100 countries. The company is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices around... Read More
In The Big Chair - Sean Fitzpatrick of OTA Insight
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Sean Fitzpatrick of OTA Insight
By Mitra Sorrells | August 31, 2018
A former-Oracle, Nokia and HotSchedules executive, Sean Fitzpatrick arrives with a recent investment round in the company's war chest and in a marketplace that continues to throw up new challenges. Read More
The secret to direct bookings? Consider hotel website conversion rates
Opinion / Online
The secret to direct bookings? Consider hotel website conversion rates
By Max Starkov | August 17, 2018
A key imperative for hoteliers in 2018 is preventing travel planners from becoming distracted by digital noise and serving them content at the correct time in order to convert them into bookings. Read More