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Recommended OTAs and Distribution Channels

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With hundreds of 3rd party distribution channels available, choosing the right ones for your accommodation can be a challenging task. Despite this, these marketing channels help put your property on the map and help open doors to new customers.

This brief article will help you get started on your path to more reservations and happier guests.

Things you should know

  • For a complete guide, be sure to check out Cloudbeds Big Book of OTAs, it provides invaluable information that will help you tailor your distribution strategy for your property. For example, niche distribution channels can be a great supplement to the major OTAs.
  • Alongside 3rd party distribution channels, metasearch platforms can help you increase your direct online reservations, learn how it’s equally important to advertise directly on Google, Trivago, and other travel search sites

Channels by Property Type

Property Type Connection Guide
All Properties types

Booking.com
Expedia
Tripadvisor (Instant Booking)
Priceline/Agoda

Hotels

Hotelbeds


Hostels

Dorms.com
Hostelworld

Channels by Target Audience

Country Connection Guide
Brazil / Mexico / Costa Rica

Despegar / Decolar

China

CTrip

India

Ingoibibo/Goibibo
Yatra / Travelguru

Indonesia

Traveloka 
PegiPegi
CTrip

Korea AsiaYo
Portugal / Spain

Odigeo Connect
Dorms.com (Hostales.com)

Thailand

Traveloka
CTrip

Singapore Traveloka
United Kingdom

lastminute.com

France Dorms.com (AubergesDeJeunesse.com)
United States
See channels listed by property types
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