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From Click to Confirmation: How to Create a Seamless Booking Journey for Your Guests

STAAH

One moment, your potential guest is viewing your listing on an online travel agent (OTA) ; the next, they’re diving into Google reviews , scrolling through your social media , or checking out your competitors. They browse OTAs. They’ll jump between your OTA listing, your website, your competitors, and back again. It’s essential.

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Hotel Acronyms & Abbreviations: The 2025 Glossary Every Hospitality Professional Should Know

STAAH

C CM – Channel Manager : A tool to update room rates and availability across multiple OTAs simultaneously. CRS – Central Reservation System : A software platform for managing room inventory and reservations. CTD – Closed to Departure : A restriction preventing guests from checking out on a specific date.

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Chase Travel Group: The quiet giant shaping hotel distribution

Hospitality Today

But a quieter revolution is underway—one hoteliers would be wise to watch closely. JPMorgan Chase, the global banking titan, has been steadily building a travel empire. Why hotels should care Chase isn’t just trying to replicate the OTA model. This partnership powers Chase’s backend travel infrastructure using Travelport+.

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How corporate travel managers are redefining sourcing and strategy

eHotelier

But the importance of location runs a close second: 82% look for properties near their own offices, while 44% want to be close to client locations. Additionally, over the past year, larger numbers of buyers say direct (34%) and Online Travel Agency (OTA) (28%) bookings are decreasing.

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Starting a New Hotel: From Groundwork to Guestbook

Hotelogix

Whether it’s a well-crafted website, partnerships with OTAs, or engaging social media, creating a strong online footprint is how you turn searches into bookings. Online Travel Agencies: Expanding Your Reach When travelers search for a place to stay, they usually turn to Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com, Expedia, or Agoda.

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Enhancing Visibility: Crucial Online Distribution Channels for the Hospitality Industry

STAAH

In case you are looking for a website solution checkout STAAH InstantSite Website Streamlined Booking Engine An online booking engine is a pivotal element in closing the sale with potential guests. OTAs provide travelers with options for comparing prices and deals, making them a crucial channel for attracting bookings.

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Brady Hotels & Apartments gains game-changing support and success with SiteMinder

SiteMinder

Founded in 2014, the group quickly expanded to the four locations it holds today, which are all in close proximity to transport, entertainment, restaurants and bars. We collaborate closely with the SiteMinder team to implement effective market strategies via the GDS,” said Alexandra.