Trends and Insights

Trends and Insights

How Price Beating in the Booking Engine Increases Direct Conversion

65% of guests find you on an OTA first. Do they find your direct channel worth booking on? The booking engine determines that. Make sure your direct price keeps them from going back to the OTA.
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How Hotels Can Regain Control Over Direct Pricing

In 75% of hotel searches, at least one OTA shows a lower price than the hotel's own website. Here's how to take back control of your direct pricing, and keep more revenue in-house.
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3 Booking Engine Features Every Hotel Chain Needs

Discover the three booking engine features hotel chains need to create smoother guest journeys, manage properties centrally, and drive more direct bookings.
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Price Matching vs Price Comparison: What Actually Drives Direct Bookings for Hotels

Price comparison doesn’t always drive bookings. Learn why price matching is more effective, and how it helps hotels protect their direct channel.
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​Rate Parity in 2026: What Hotels Need to Know

Rate parity has changed. In 2026, matching OTA prices is no longer enough to protect direct bookings. Here’s what hotels need to know, and why it matters.
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Free eBook: Direct Booking Tools Guide | HotelTechReport x Hotelchamp

Get the 2026 Direct Booking Tools Guide to understand key trends and learn to select the tools that strengthen your direct channel.
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A Hotelier’s Guide to Ranking in AI Search

AI-powered search is reshaping travel. Discover how hotels can boost visibility with AEO and GEO by improving website clarity, reviews, and local experience content.
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How Hotel Booking Engine UX Can Increase Your Direct Bookings

Ready to make your hotel booking engine work harder for you? Discover easy, practical ways to boost direct bookings and delight guests.