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There is a movement for Direct bookings going on at Triptease: We are following.

OTA association slams direct bookings Share this post on LinkedIn By this point, the number of studies testifying to the positive impact of direct bookings - and the sometimes harmful influence of OTAs - is approaching too many to count. In case you need a refresher, we've included a list of the most pertinent at the bottom of this article.

OTA Association Slams Direct Bookings

There is a movement for Direct bookings going on at Triptease: We are following. 

<p>There is a movement for Direct bookings going on at Triptease: We are following. </p>

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OTA Association Slams Direct Bookings

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