Module

Players, power dynamics and competition

Maps the main players, their power struggles, and how incumbents respond to new entrants.

5 lessons • 750 XP available

Lessons

1
The hotel groups vs. the OTAs: a 20-year power struggle

Grasp the power struggle between hotel groups and online travel agencies.

+150 XP
2
Who really owns the airport: airlines, airports and slot wars

Understand how airlines, airports, and slots share airport control.

+150 XP
3
Asset-light empires: why Marriott owns almost no hotels

Learn why asset-light brands like Marriott own few hotels.

+150 XP
4
The regulator's seat at the table: safety, competition and consumer law

See how regulators shape safety, competition, and consumer protection.

+150 XP
5
New entrants and the incumbent's dilemma: Airbnb, Vrbo and the response

Analyze how Airbnb and Vrbo disrupted established players.

+150 XP