According to the Hotwire website, they deal with brand-name travel companies exclusively. This strategy allows Hotwire partners to clear out their supply and sell inventory that would otherwise go unsold. Hotwire reveals the prices and the travel dates of all their products upfront and does not sell via a "bidding" or "auction" model.
According to the Hotwire website, they exclusively work with well-known travel companies. This approach allows them to move excess inventory by selling it at discounted prices. Hotwire openly displays the price and available dates for their offerings, avoiding auctions or bidding processes.