ESSEC Business School
The fundamentals of hotel distribution
ESSEC Business School

The fundamentals of hotel distribution

This course is part of Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Management Specialization

Taught in English

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Peter O'Connor
Nicolas Graf

Instructors: Peter O'Connor

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There are 4 modules in this course

The hotel business has evolved from its early days to today. Through this evolution, it has become increasingly specialized. This module introduces the business models, strategies for growth, levels of competition and biggest changes and challenges hotels have to face today.

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9 videos2 readings3 quizzes1 peer review

After a rapid introduction of key pieces of terminology and technology, this module will examine in details the components of online distribution today, and focus on how to make the most of an increasingly complex distribution system.

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12 videos2 readings4 quizzes1 peer review

Distributing directly, thus building an effective and efficient website, is an essential success factor. Through this module, you will have a deep understanding of the web development process but also understand the cost of driving traffic, and the importance of using indirect distribution and online marketing techniques.

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16 videos1 reading4 quizzes1 peer review

In this final module you will attack the critical issue of how to work better with Online Travel Agents. Learning best practices from OTA managers themselves, you will make sure that you are exploiting these valuable and fast growing points of sale to their maximum potential.

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16 videos2 readings2 quizzes1 peer review

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Peter O'Connor
ESSEC Business School
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