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The Future of Direct Bookings

calendar_today August 10, 2026 person Danny O'Reilly domain wunderkind

Direct bookings remain one of the biggest opportunities for travel brands to increase profitability, strengthen customer relationships, and reduce reliance on online travel agencies (OTAs). Yet winning more direct business has become increasingly challenging as travelers move fluidly between search engines, social media, review sites, AI tools, and third-party booking platforms before making a decision.

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