Interview-TS | FineRepresentation

Thank you for participating in this brief interview.

As a respected travel professional, your insights are invaluable.

This will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

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Considering the increasing pressure on margins and the rising costs of customer acquisition, how significant a challenge are current commission structures to your profitability and ability to invest in your company?

If you had access to a global audience of travellers who paid a subscription to access exclusive net rates directly from you, would you be interested in joining the platform and why?

If you had access to a global audience of travellers who paid a subscription to access exclusive net rates directly from you, what would be the most valuable aspect of this partnership for your business, beyond just increased bookings?

The travel industry is increasingly moving towards direct booking and loyalty. What barriers or concerns do you currently face in trying to build stronger direct relationships with your customers, and how do you envision overcoming them?

Given the shift in consumer behavior towards subscription models (like Netflix ), do you believe a similar subscription-based model could successfully disrupt the travel industry by offering commission-free access to net rates, and why or why not?

For Accommodation suppliers ONLY: What percentage of your overall bookings currently come through Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and how much does this reliance impact your net revenue per room, after accounting for commissions and marketing costs?

For Accommodation suppliers ONLY: Beyond the financial aspect, what are the primary frustrations you experience when partnering with large OTAs, and what kind of distribution partner would you ideally prefer to work with to address these frustrations?

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