Direct Bookings
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Your Direct Booking Strategy Has a New Problem. AI Sends Travelers to OTAs First
OTA market share hit 63.4% of independent hotel bookings in 2025. Here’s why AI is the reason, and what it means for your commission line.
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How AI Is Changing Hotel Distribution Right Now — and What Most Operators Are Missing
How generative AI is reshaping hotel PMS, OTA commissions, and direct bookings — with 2025/2026 data and what it means for operators.
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