Track Goibibo in one place. This hub aggregates the latest news around the Indian OTA (part of MakeMyTrip), curated by 10 Minutes News. Follow a key booking channel in India.
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Only 11% of Hotels Have Fully Integrated Tech Stacks; 27% Use Over Seven Separate Platforms
14 September 2026📶 Only 11% of hotel operators have a fully integrated tech stack, while 27% use over seven separate platforms. Reliable two-way integrations across systems like PMS and CRS are crucial to prevent costly sync failures like overbookings. A proper channel manager setup, possible within 1-2 weeks, emphasizes two-way data flow, reliable API connections, and ongoing monitoring to enhance efficiency and revenue potential. RateGain’s UNO Channel Manager supports over 3,400 hotels, processing 2.3 billion updates annually, improving RevPAR by 2-7%.
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The Untapped Goldmine: Why Regional OTAs Could Be Your Hotel’s Secret to Higher Occupancy
3 September 2025📰 Asia, Middle East, and Europe are seeing a rise in regional OTAs like Traveloka, MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, and HRS. These platforms target specific markets, increasing visibility and conversion rates. STAAH connects to over 2,000 OTAs, enabling seamless management of global and regional channels. Real-time updates, dynamic pricing, and integration with PMS make it efficient for hotels to manage multiple platforms, ensuring significant reach and relevance without additional workload.
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Guest Post: The dark side of hourly rates
26 August 2025🛌 Hourly hotel bookings are gaining traction for business and leisure travelers seeking flexibility. However, risks loom with more than 81% of US sex trafficking cases involving hotels, and over 10% of exploitation reports linked to them. Louisville has banned hourly bookings, and the 2024 Hotel Fees Transparency Act requires compliance. Technology offers solutions like biometric verification, AI monitoring, and blockchain accountability. The American Hotel & Lodging Association’s “No Room for Trafficking” campaign and the Safe House Project aim to…
