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Direct sales through own website, personal interaction, without intermediaries; greater control and higher profit margins.

Use of third parties like travel agencies and online travel agents (OTAs); wider reach but lower profit margins due to commissions.

Expedia, Booking.com; provides broad visibility and convenience but charges commission fees; price competitiveness.

Amadeus, Sabre; connects services including flights, hotels, and car rentals in a single network; mainly used by travel agencies.

Internal system used by hospitality chains to manage reservations; centralized database, real-time inventory, rate management.

Websites like Kayak, Trivago; aggregates data from various sources for comparison; they refer customers to OTAs or direct channels.

Physical travel agencies; personalized service, caters to non-tech savvy customers; however, they are diminishing in number.

Buy rooms in bulk and resell to travel agents or OTAs; negotiate special rates; aid in filling large quantities of rooms.

Dedicated hospitality apps; offer convenience, mobile-specific deals, and loyalty points; increasing customer engagement.

Plan and sell packages that include various travel components; convenience for travelers; varied pricing strategies.

Local expertise, offering specialized services; helps in creating unique experiences; emphasis on customization.

Promote a destination; offers planner guides, resources for event planning; non-profit, representing a region or city.

Groups with a shared interest or purpose; special rates or custom packages; potential for niche marketing.

Independent agencies; personalized advice and travel planning services; earn commissions from product sales.

Connects business suppliers like hotels with corporate clients or other businesses; streamlined procurement, often with negotiated rates.

Sites like HotelTonight; target customers looking for immediate accommodation; potential for selling remaining inventory.

Marketing and engagement through platforms like Facebook, Instagram; direct communication with customers, brand awareness.