Tag: online booking
As OTAs Get Bigger, so Do the Challenges for Hoteliers
Most hoteliers already considered Expedia and Priceline a duopoly before Expedia’s $1.6 billion acquisition of Orbitz, but now there’s little doubt. The two powerhouses...
Online Channels Continue to Lead Hotel Bookings
NEW YORK—In the second quarter 2014, online channels—which include Online Travel Agents (OTAs), hotel websites (Brand.com), and global distribution systems (GDS) used by travel...
TripAdvisor to Acquire Viator for $200 Million
NEWTON, Mass.—TripAdvisor has entered into an agreement to acquire Viator, a resource for researching and booking destination activities around the world. Viator features more...
Expedia Now Accepts Bitcoin for Hotel Purchases
BELLEVUE, Wash.—Expedia.com now accepts bitcoin as a form of payment for hotel purchases. Offering travelers another way to book online, customers can now shop...
Lodging Industry Seeks Level Playing Field with OTAs
The travel and tourism industry, of which lodging is a significant component, is a key driver of the economy in Hawaii. In 2013, 33.9...