Author Archives: Patrick Landman

2027 Will Rewrite Hotel Distribution—But Not These Fundamentals

Hotel Distribution will be re written—But Not These Fundamentals

Diversified Distribution Remains Critical   Let’s say it clearly: Over-reliance on limited channels = risk exposure.   Algorithms change.Policies shift.Demand fluctuates.Markets move.   Putting most of your revenue into a narrow channel mix?   That’s not strategy.   That’s dependency.   In 2026, the number of discovery points increases.   Which means your distribution mix…

Booking.com Just Ghosted Travel Influencers – And What This Means for Your Hotel

Booking Just Ghosted Travel Influencers

Remember all those niche travel bloggers and cool social media creators who helped your hotel pop up in feeds worldwide? Booking.com just slammed the door in their faces. And basically in yours too… But, don’t worry WIWT got you covered as we tell you exactly what this means for your hotel, in this article from…

Oh snap! Booking.com Terminated its Travel Affiliate Program. Now what?

Booking.com terminated its affiliate program WIWT WISH I WAS THERE

You wake up, sip your coffee, and scroll through your emails, only to be hit with the news: Booking.com has terminated its travel affiliate program. Panic sets in. A significant chunk of your income as a travel influencer or blogger has just evaporated. You start picturing your meticulously crafted travel guides, social posts, hotel reviews,…