<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/b1b041645369424a99aaf6f8a3f97d20&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1440&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>1440</height><width>1920</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>1440</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1920</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/b1b041645369424a99aaf6f8a3f97d20-full-1698102924819.jpg</thumbnail_url><duration>459.63</duration><title>OTAs: The Hot Topic in the Travel Space</title><description>In this video, I, Kailin Rooney, discuss the significance of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) in the travel industry. I provide insights on how OTAs should be viewed as partners and competitors, and why establishing a relationship with them is crucial. I emphasize the importance of OTAs in enhancing the customer experience and simplifying the research process. Additionally, I highlight the downsides of relying solely on OTAs and explain how other industries have successfully reframed their approach towards similar marketplaces. No specific tasks are mentioned in the video.</description></oembed>