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MCR’s Morse Urges Hotel Owners To Push Rate, Cut Out OTAs

Lodging

Referring to AAHOA as the “greatest American dream story,” Tyler Morse of MCR delivered a keynote during AAHOACON ’23 in which he offered plenty of business advice for association members on everything from rate strategies to dealing with disruptors. Morse, who is CEO of MCR—one of the largest owner/operators in the U.S.

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Chalets 1066 in France Sees 20% Growth in OTA Revenue with STAAH

STAAH

Managing 60+ alpine chalets was challenging until Chalets 1066 found a smarter way to streamline bookings with STAAH Nestled in the picturesque Alpine village of Les Gets, France, Chalets 1066 is a self-catered chalet and apartment rental business with a reputation for comfort, quality, and personalized service.

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Why Indian OTAs Are Now Looking Towards Corporate Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: India is a strong source market for business travel. To cater to this robust market, online travel companies in India are diversifying their offerings. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Exclusive: the pub business taking on Sydney’s boutique hotel market

Hotel Management

Sydney-born Public Hospitality Group is perhaps best known for its thriving network of pubs and bars, which includes the likes of The Norfolk Hotel and Maybe Sammy, but over the last 12 months, the business has been investing heavily in its accommodation offering, giving rise to a growing portfolio of boutique lifestyle hotels. “It

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How OTAs are shaping hotel distribution in 2025

Hospitality Today

Hospitality.today™ Topics Subscribe Topics › Hospitality › Distribution How OTAs are shaping hotel distribution in 2025 Booking.com and Expedia dominate Google rankings, while regional players quietly chip away with lower prices Jun 24, 2025 The latest World Parity Monitor by 123Compare.me Get the full report at 123Compare.me

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How secondary OTAs are disrupting hotel rate strategy

Hospitality Today

Key takeaways Secondary OTAs undercut rates: Small, non-major OTAs often list hotel rooms below official direct or OTA rates, leading to widespread rate disparities. OTA member rates undermine parity: Programs like Expedia’s “One Key” offer member-exclusive rates that may undercut a hotel’s best available rate.

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How to Choose the Best Channel Manager for a Hotel Business

Hotelogix

Managing bookings across multiple channels has become a core part of running a successful hospitality business. A channel manager connects your property management system to booking platforms such as OTAs, GDS (Global Distribution Systems), and direct booking engines. Choosing the best channel manager isn't just about convenience.