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How to make the most of online bookings at your hotel

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However, digging deeper into the data, there is an important addendum to make. Research has shown that about 30% book their trips via travel agents or tour operators – about the same as book direct. Nearly half of self-proclaimed regular travellers preferred using OTAs, followed by direct booking, leaving only 20% for travel agencies.

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Venue Security: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

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Long gone are the days when event venue security used to be tacked as an addendum in event planning , with event planners the only corporate staff sweating about it. But even then, event organizers were concerned more about protecting the venue entrance, the assets, and of course, the occasional unruly guest.

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