There’s a number that stays with me from my years working across hotel operations in Thailand: 80. As in, 80% of a property’s bookings flowing through OTAs, each one carrying a commission of 15 to 25%. It’s a number I’ve seen…
OTA vs Direct Booking: Which Is More Profitable for Hotels?
I’ve had a version of this conversation hundreds of times over twenty years. A hotel owner tells me that OTAs are “just the cost of doing business,” that the volume makes up for the commission, and that direct bookings are nice…
Best OTAs for Hotels in Thailand: The Costs, The Roles & The Risks
Every OTA Has a Purpose. The Problem Is Letting Them Run the Business. After more than twenty years working in hotel distribution, revenue management, and hospitality technology, I can say with confidence that online travel agencies are one of the most…