5 Myths About the Role of Online Travel Agencies
By Nick Ostdick on Aug 16, 2016 7:46:55 PM
Ever since they rose to prominence, there has always been misinformation about the role and value of online travel agencies (OTAs). OTAs were initially viewed a short-cut to increased profit margins and growth without really adding value to the travel and tourism industry. However, wi …
Business Over Pleasure: Top Needs for Today’s Corporate Traveler
By Nick Ostdick on Aug 11, 2016 9:23:45 AM
If there’s one emerging trend in today’s travel industry, it’s that business is exceeding pleasure. A recent report issued by the U.S. National Travel and Tourism Office found business travel from top overseas markets increased by more than 15 percent in 2015, a growth rate much highe …
Getting Your Products Out There: Technology, OTAs, and Distribution
By Nick Ostdick on Aug 9, 2016 9:32:39 AM
Talk to OTAs across the globe about their highest priority concern and you’ll hear the same thing again and again: Distribution. In an increasingly competitive, global industry, the ability of an OTA to sell and distribute services quickly without error is critical to driving growth a …
Why OTAs Should Embrace Travel Apps
By Nick Ostdick on Aug 4, 2016 10:18:08 AM
You hear it all the time: “I really love the features of this travel app, but I wish I could actually talk to a travel agent…” Even in today’s travel industry where interconnectivity and deploying the latest technology platform is the name of the game, travelers still crave the person …
3 Ways Travel Management Companies can improve their business
By Nick Ostdick on Aug 2, 2016 9:37:04 AM
It’s clear 2016 has become something of a pivotal year for travel management companies and the corporate travel world in general - and, if the first half of the year is any indication, the second half is poised to be just as impactful. At least that’s the feeling expressed by a host o …