Uber is now selling hotel rooms through Expedia's inventory to its 100 million airport riders, with 10% cash back and 20% discounts for subscribers. If you think this is just another OTA with a car service, you're not paying attention to where your next booking is going to originate... and what it's going to cost you.
Airbnb's pilot program lets travelers book boutique hotel rooms in four major cities, with commission rates designed to undercut Booking.com and Expedia. If you're an independent operator who's been complaining about OTA fees for a decade, this is the part where you have to decide if the enemy of your enemy is actually your friend.
Caesars is spending millions to acquire online casino players in New Jersey, and every one of those players earns Reward Credits redeemable for hotel stays. If you're running a property that competes with Caesars for the same weekend guest, the math just changed and you didn't get a memo.
