Travel advisors have a love/hate relationship with Google

Google providing more access to hotel pricing and options drives more agent sales, because the internet creates information overload.

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Google introduces brand filter for hotel search on mobile

Previously, users did not have the option to narrow their hotel search results by brand, but now they can filter by their preferred hotel chain and its respective brands.

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The hotelier's guide to building a successful distribution strategy

Take a deep dive into identifying the right mix of direct and indirect, which distribution channels to focus on and invest in, making the most of data and thoroughly explore.

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Airbnb confirms stake in India’s OYO

Airbnb is continuing to widen its focus beyond "unconventional" hotels as it gets ready for a much-anticipated IPO.

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Marriott launches “one-stop-shop” for MICE planners in APAC

Marriott International has launched Marriott Events Asia, a dedicated meetings and events website for the APAC region, designed for MICE professionals.

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5 trends affecting the US hotel industry

Data analysts at the recent Hunter Hotel Conference hit on issues affecting hotels and where the industry is headed.

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3 trends in hotel compression nights and what they mean

As the number of compression nights continues to decrease overall in the U.S., will pricing power be a concern in 2019?

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