Catégorie : Hotel & Hospitality

BCD Travel, in collaboration with Conferma, has implemented a scoring system for hotels based on how efficiently they process virtual card payments. This system, operational since November 2025, rates hotels from 1 to 10 using live payment data, influencing corporate booking decisions. Only hotels integrated with Conferma’s system receive a score, encouraging deeper integration. The…

The article, published on July 22, 2026, by Markus Busch, discusses the outdated nature of hotel contracts with wholesalers. These contracts feature fixed rates and package-only clauses, assuming a past market structure. The contracts lack enforcement due to vast distribution networks, with Hotelbeds’ parent company reaching over 60,000 sellers. Proposals for dynamic rates and clearer…

As of 2026, affiliate sales have surpassed sponsored posts as the top income source for travel creators, according to a Travel Massive survey. This shift is credited to the measurable impact of affiliate links, which provide concrete data on bookings. TikTok Go’s program exemplifies this trend, enabling creators to earn commissions from bookings facilitated via…

Felix Shpilman, CEO of Emerging Travel Group, which operates RateHawk, remains unconcerned about AI’s impact on hotel bookings. As a B2B wholesaler, Shpilman explains that AI, like ChatGPT, is used for travel planning but not for actual bookings, which remain in the realm of wholesalers. Despite AI’s recommendation capabilities, the booking process still relies on…

The article, written by Markus Busch and published on July 20, 2026, discusses the evolving nature of wholesale hotel contracts. Traditionally, hotels gave wholesalers discounts to fill rooms during low-demand periods, with clear expectations on where these rooms would be sold. However, with companies like Rocket Travel by Agoda, a brand of Booking Holdings, now…

In June 2026, Expedia Group and RateHawk redefined connectivity in hotel distribution as essential for competition. Expedia reported that connectivity now determines hotel competitiveness, introducing the concept of autonomous distribution. RateHawk emphasized machine-readability for booking. Both companies assert deeper connectivity is necessary, yet hoteliers fear losing control over pricing and inventory. Expedia’s study found fully…

Rocco Forte Hotels has implemented Sion, a platform that ensures advisors are paid within 24 to 48 hours after processing. Despite this improvement, processing only starts after hotel approval, meaning delays often occur beforehand. Onyx CenterSource’s data shows average payments land 39 days post-checkout, mainly due to hotels’ slow funding processes. Rocco Forte now pledges…

On July 15, 2026, Koddi, a vendor managing hotel campaigns on platforms like Google and Expedia, launched “Occupancy Insights.” This feature allows hotels to integrate their occupancy data into the bidding process, boosting bids when occupancy is low. Koddi argues that traditional bid automation favors already-popular properties, reinforcing existing success patterns. However, there’s no data…

According to D-Edge’s 2026 distribution report, wholesalers and tour operators have significantly increased their share of APAC hotel bookings from 1.8% in 2022 to 6.1% by early 2026. This growth is attributed to a decline in retail OTA volumes, with Booking.com and Expedia experiencing drops of nearly 10% and 21%, respectively, in 2026. Wholesalers offer…

Booking Holdings is restructuring its brands—Booking.com, Agoda, and Priceline—into a single B2B entity to enter the wholesale supply business. This shift mirrors Expedia’s strategy with Expedia Partner Solutions, which saw a 22% growth in B2B bookings in early 2026. The move allows Booking to distribute hotel inventory through partners like banks and airlines, potentially impacting…