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OTA marketing spend rises despite AI efficiency talk
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Rising OTA marketing spend indicates high customer acquisition costs persist, and AI-driven efficiency has not yet significantly reduced marketing investment, pressuring travel businesses reliant on traffic.
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- PhocusWire All NewsOTA marketing spend rises despite AI efficiency talk
In Q1 2026, major OTAs increased marketing spend. Booking Holdings invested $2.1 billion, up 16% YoY, representing 38% of revenue. Expedia Group's sales and marketing spend reached $1.9 billion, up 6% YoY, 54% of revenue. Airbnb invested $751 million, up 33% YoY, 28% of revenue. Despite AI-driven efficiency efforts, companies continue to boost spending to compete for customers and highlight direct channel growth.