Pricing Management

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Hotels, rentals differ in pricing strategy during pandemic

By Mitra Sorrells | February 18, 2022

Data from Transparent and Amadeus shows hotels have tried tried to boost occupancy with lower rates in 2020 and the majority of 2021 compared with 2019. Read More

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Evolve nabs $100M to add vacation rental properties

By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2022

Evolve manages more than 19,000 homes across North America and has now raised $235 million since it launched in 2011. Read More

News / Startups

Travel pricing startup Fetcherr to leverage ATPCO fare data

By Mitra Sorrells | February 8, 2022

Fetcherr uses AI and deep learning technologies to provide pricing and workflow optimization strategies to improve revenue performance. Read More

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2021 was best year ever for short-term rentals

By Jill Menze | January 24, 2022

According to AirDNA research, 2022 is on track to outpace 2021 bookings by 88%. Read More

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Q&A: Viator’s Ben Drew on rate controversy, branding and 2022

By Jill Menze | December 14, 2021

Following a mixed reaction to Viator’s marketing program Accelerate, president Ben Drew remains confident that the platform is building an industry-leading product. Read More

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Trip.com Group adds Hopper’s price freeze in North America and Europe

By Mitra Sorrells | December 13, 2021

Beginning in early 2022, Hopper’s “Price Freeze” feature will be enabled for flight’s booked on Trip.com’s European and United States websites and in its app. Read More

News / Distribution

Six ways COVID has changed the airline industry

By Jill Menze | December 2, 2021

Moving into 2022, airlines will need to focus on convenience and predictability to meet consumer demands. Read More

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OTA Insight raises $80M Series B funding for expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2021

The company currently serves more than 55,000 properties in 185 countries and says it will use the funding for product innovation and global expansion. Read More

News / Startups

Hospitality tech startup Amenitiz nabs €6.5M for Europe expansion

By Jill Menze | November 11, 2021

Point-Nine, Backed and Otium led the round, with angel investors including Travelperk’s Avi Meier, GoCardless’ Matt Robinson and Carlos Gonzales also participating. Read More

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Airline ancillary revenue expected to top $65.8B in 2021

By Jill Menze | November 9, 2021

According to a report from CarTrawler, 2021 passenger traffic gains and consumer support for à la carte services could lead to a 13% increase over 2020. Read More

News / Online

Viator tests new commission rate, raising skepticism with operators

By Jill Menze | October 22, 2021

Called Accelerate, Viator’s new program allows tour operators to pay to boost their visibility. Some are questioning the strategy. Read More

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After transparency shift in Europe, Airbnb tests new display globally

By Mitra Sorrells | September 30, 2021

In the coming weeks Airbnb will test different ways to display pricing for some properties in markets around the globe, to show a rate inclusive of fees in the initial search listing. Read More

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Airbnb revives hotel strategy, moves closer to rival OTA model

By Mitra Sorrells | September 29, 2021

Airbnb is beta testing new rate plans with an eye on attracting more hotels and better competing with online travel agencies. Read More

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Airlines saw boost in revenue from ancillaries in 2020

By Mitra Sorrells | September 14, 2021

According to a report from CarTrawler, ancillaries accounted for more than 50% of revenue for four airlines in 2020. Read More

News / Technology

Microsoft, OYO partner to develop travel products and tech

By Mitra Sorrells | September 9, 2021

Along with announcing that the companies will work together to create "next-gen travel and hospitality products and technologies," Microsoft acknowledges a recent equity investment in OYO. Read More

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