Definition
The systematic monitoring of competitor rates across booking channels to inform your pricing decisions. Modern rate shopping tools automatically track compset prices daily, alerting you to competitive changes and identifying opportunities to adjust your positioning. Effective rate shopping reveals not just current prices but also availability, restrictions, and booking conditions.
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