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The World Parity Monitor (WPM) is 123COMPARE.ME’s global data observatory dedicated to hotel price parity and OTA behavior.
It tracks how online intermediaries impact rate integrity and direct channel performance across 60+ destinations worldwide.
Each edition analyzes verified data from 5,900+ hotels to provide reliable insights for Revenue Managers and distribution teams aiming to build fairer, more competitive pricing strategies.
Explore the latest World Parity Monitor (WPM) editions and uncover key insights on hotel price parity, OTA behavior, and direct channel performance across global destinations.
Each report offers a transparent view of how intermediaries impact rate integrity and competitiveness in the hospitality sector.
Download the latest edition or explore past reports to stay ahead of distribution trends and maintain control over your pricing landscape.
The World Parity Monitor collects data through continuous tracking of Google’s metasearch engine. It performs over 9 million price comparisons per month across major global destinations based on actual demand.
The purpose of the tracking is to obtain detailed information on price parity, considering variables such as hotel category, booking anticipation, length of stay, traveler segments, device type, and the main global destinations analyzed.
The characteristics of the quantitative design presented in the research and the chosen approach determined the following as the most suitable information analysis technique for achieving the proposed objectives: BML Metric.
BEAT, MEET, and LOSE is a metric used to compare different prices published on various online intermediary platforms with the direct price published on the hotel’s official site.
The hotel's direct price is lower than OTA prices.
The direct and OTA prices are the same or within ±0.5%.
The OTA price is lower than the direct rate.
The World Parity Monitor reports were shared, reviewed, and validated by an esteemed panel of experts. Each expert is a distinguished authority in their respective fields.
Raúl Álvarez – VP Global Digital Experience, Radisson Hotels Group.
Carles Saniger – Global Digital Business Revenue Management, Barceló Group.
Otón Gómez – SVP E-commerce & Marketing Services, NH Hoteles.
Claudia Rodríguez – Unit Business Director, Sekuenz.
Marina López – Corporate Director, Eurostars.
Sonia Blanc – Smart Revenue Development Manager, Hotusa Hotels.
Pilar Salat – Director of Operations, Derby Hotels.
Fabián Rachim – Head of Online Marketing, Blue Sea Hotels.
Antoni Homar – Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer, Zafiro Hotels.
Amaya Lacambra – Commercial Strategy & Revenue Management Director, Vincci Hoteles.
Roberto Gobo – Director of Digital Strategy & Technology, Valamar Riviera.
Joe Pettigrew – Group Chief Commercial Officer, L+R Hotels.
Kerry Mack – Chief Revenue Officer, Highgate.
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