Cloudbeds

AUGUST 21, 2023

Sometimes overbooking happens simply because a guest doesn’t check out when they are scheduled to leave or if a room becomes “out of service” due to an unexpected maintenance issue. The thought behind this tactic is that some cancellations – or “wash” – will happen. A plan that effectively “walks” guests is crucial.

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Overbooking Cancellation Occupancy OTA 98

STAAH

MARCH 3, 2024

Its unique blend of comfort accommodation and a stimulating atmosphere makes it a preferred choice for both business and leisure guests. STAAH solves online distribution management woes Apart from providing the best service possible, hotels must not neglect the need to maximise their sales channels to boost revenue.

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OTA Online Sales Cancellation Services 88

Little Hotelier

JUNE 27, 2024

Booking.com, the world’s largest online travel agency (OTA), forms a primary booking channel for a vast number of hotels and accommodation providers. As part of its service, Booking.com can facilitate payments from guests on behalf of hotels. As part of its service, Booking.com can facilitate payments from guests on behalf of hotels.

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Cancellation OTA Accommodation Services 52

Little Hotelier

MARCH 25, 2024

Once your hotel has an idea of demand, you can make tweaks to your room and service prices that help maximise revenue and occupancy. Hotel forecasting methods can also be used to inform everything from inventory levels – whether or not you offer more services or invest in building more rooms – to the booking channels and guests you target.

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Forecasting Cancellation Average Length of Stay Revenue 52

TravelNet

JULY 20, 2023

Longer-staying guests or families value full kitchen and laundry services. Consider investing in a professional photographer or utilize Airbnb’s photography service in select markets. In contrast, Vrbo’s are based on the number of accepted bookings, host cancellations, conversion rate, and review score.

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OTA Cancellation Branding Shopping 98

Little Hotelier

MARCH 10, 2024

A hotel competitor analysis allows your hotel or small accommodation to compare the strengths and weaknesses of your local peers with your own business, so you can work on being the most attractive option for visiting travellers. For example, if you are a budget property, you would compare yourself to other budget accommodations.

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Accommodation Hotels Services Marketing 52

Hotel Business

JULY 9, 2024

From service robots to software that enables hotels to run more efficiently, here are some of them. LG debuts AI-powered door-type service robot LG Business Solutions USA has introduced its next-generation CLOi ServeBot, an autonomous, door-type service robot designed to provide safe delivery services in hospitality and healthcare settings.

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Services Hotels Revenue Business 104

Travelboom Marketing

MARCH 12, 2024

Hotel vs Airbnb Airbnb offers private accommodations that often feature amenities you might not find in a hotel but are standard in a home, like full kitchens and private outdoor spaces. Alternatively, hotels offer services like daily housekeeping or room service. How can your hotel compete with Airbnb in 2024?

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Hotels Cancellation Digital Marketing Accommodation 52

Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Event vendors are businesses or individuals that provide goods or services for events. They may specialize in a specific type of event, such as weddings or corporate events, or offer extensive services for large-scale, private, and VIP events. Many event vendors create the products they offer or provide their services directly.

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Events Hiring Services Cancellation 158

STAAH

JUNE 6, 2023

A hotel booking engine is a crucial tool for hotels and accommodation providers in today’s time. If you are a smart hotelier or any type of accommodation provider, you would not want to miss the chance of converting your website visitors from an OTA (or any other source) and bag the commission-free direct bookings.

Cancellation 76

Cancellation OTA Global Distribution System Revenue 76

Cloudbeds

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Hotels accommodate various payment methods , including credit cards, debit cards, cash, digital wallets, and more, something Marcus says “is a flexibility not as common in other industries.” Ancillary services. Charges like parking, room service, tours, or rentals are often settled separately at different points in time.

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Management Cancellation Operations Hotels 98

Inn Quest

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In 2023, the US market is bustling with various online travel agencies, each offering unique features and services for travelers. Booking.com If you’re looking for a user-friendly OTA with a wide array of accommodation options, Booking.com is a top pick. Booking Flexibility: Look for options that allow changes or cancellations.

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OTA Travel Cancellation Accommodation 88

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Acting as an event venue opens restaurants to the revenue potential associated with event rental and catering services—revenue with higher profit margins than traditional food service. You shouldn’t have to change up your entire business to accommodate events if you utilize restaurant spaces well. When do you have availability?

Events 88

Events Dining Services Accommodation 88

Hotel Business

APRIL 26, 2024

Accommodating room location and type is important, but staying flexible is key: More than 60% of caregivers believe that pre-assigned rooms could make the check-in experience better. What hotels can do : Offer digital check-in/check-out services to limit in-person interactions upon arrival. • to make the travel experience easier.

Travel 111

Travel Accommodation Cancellation Business 111

SiteMinder

JUNE 11, 2024

With four locations in the heart of the city, Brady Hotels is characterised by its genuine service and authenticity. We provide versatile accommodations which allow us to work with both long and short term guests,” she said. We also maintain rate parity with our consortia preferred rates and offer a 24 hour cancellation policy.”

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Global Distribution System Revenue Hotels Operations 98

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

An inbound tour operator is a type of travel business that organises and manages travel services for international travellers looking to explore a destination. By partnering with an ITO, you gain access to the hundreds, potentially thousands of tourists that the company needs to arrange accommodation for.

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Operations Tourism Travel Services 52

Boutique Hotel News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The API integration will enable travel agents and customers see key information such as cancellation policies, whilst allowing Hilton and Amadeus to access details such as credit card information and meal plans and preferences. . Previous connectivity through multiple APIs meant that changes to content could not be easily accommodated.

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Global Distribution System Cancellation Accommodation Travel 52

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Some hoteliers love using this strategy to boost their revenue and protect their property from losing out due to last-minute cancellations. Many hotels do this deliberately to offset last-minute cancellations or no-shows and avoid losing revenue and occupancy. Check your data to see how many cancellations and no-shows you can expect.

Overbooking 52

Overbooking Cancellation Occupancy Closing 52

Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Creating a guest-centric hotel isn't just about smiling at guests when they walk through the door; it's a philosophy that shapes every interaction, service, and amenity your hotel offers.    Offer personalized services No one wants to feel like just another number in the system. You must adhere to it, right?

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Management Services Hotels Cancellation 59

Little Hotelier

JUNE 29, 2023

Travellers can find your hotel by searching for accommodations in your area, compare prices, read reviews, and ultimately make a reservation. Once they hit “search”, Expedia spits out a long list of available listings, along with details about pricing, ratings, amenities, cancellation policies, and so on. What is Expedia booking?

Cancellation 52

Cancellation Hotels OTA Travel 52

Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Using technology that tracks and analyzes key touchpoints, such as guest reviews, cancellations, in-stay feedback, call propensity and relocations, can all help to build an accurate picture of the overall experience.

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Travel Cancellation Accommodation Intent 132

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Hotel fees encompass a range of extra charges guests may pay for amenities and services. Parking fees Whether it’s self-parking or valet service, parking fees provide secure and convenient options for guests who arrive with their own vehicles. These fees can be tiered based on the level of service offered.

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Revenue Hotels Services Cancellation 105

TravelNet

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Introduction VacayHome Connect is the leading full-service channel manager for vacation rentals. Our suite of services helps property managers drive more bookings and serve their guests, all while keeping them connected to the top distribution sites and exclusive private channels that can’t be accessed anywhere else.

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Services Cancellation Management Accommodation 52

Little Hotelier

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Third-party integrations Little Hotelier offers integrations with a wide range of third-party services, including payment processors, accounting software, and guest review platforms. This allows hoteliers to enhance their operations and guest experiences by connecting with other relevant tools and services.

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Management Overbooking OTA Accommodation 59

Hotel Speak

JANUARY 23, 2024

And self-service kiosks streamline the booking and check-in process, freeing up staff to focus on personalised interactions. Safety remains paramount, and highlighting your hygiene protocols and flexible cancellation policies builds trust. Value reigns supreme as economic uncertainty bites.

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Hospitality Cancellation Market Marketing 98

STAAH

AUGUST 6, 2024

The Global Distribution System (GDS) is a network that facilitates automated reservations between travel service providers, such as hotels, airlines, car rental companies, and travel agents. When a hotel is hosted on the GDS it joins a vast digital marketplace where hoteliers list their properties and services.

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Global Distribution System Travel Business Services 92

Hotel Speak

MAY 25, 2023

Be it chatbots providing round-the-clock customer service or AI-powered tools offering personalized travel recommendations, AI is here to stay. Eco-friendly transportation options, such as electric shuttle services, bike rentals, or encouraging guests to use public transportation, are also gaining popularity.

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Travel Hospitality Services Operations 104

Little Hotelier

JUNE 21, 2023

Users, or guests, leave comments online detailing their experience and what they thought of the service. If they have a bad experience with your accommodation and leave a review on Booking.com saying so, that can have big impacts on your business. These can be positive or negative.

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Management Cancellation Services Travel 59

Cloudbeds

JULY 27, 2023

With over 12M accommodation searches daily , Trivago continues to be a popular metasearch platform and a key component of a hotel distribution strategy. As they search for the best value, Trivago enables them to compare hotel prices across different booking channels and find the best accommodation for their needs. Who are they for? .’

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Cost Per Click OTA Digital Marketing Accommodation 52

eZee Absolute

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

They usually come with flexible booking and cancellation policies, allowing guests to make changes or cancel reservations without incurring significant penalties. Non-Refundable Rates: Non-refundable rates are typically lower than standard rates but come with stricter cancellation policies.

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Revenue Management Occupancy Revenue Management 52

SiteMinder

MAY 16, 2023

Table of contents Introduction from SiteMinder: The bleisure market and hotel booking trends Following the pandemic, the bleisure market changed from a growing niche to a mainstream source of bookings for accommodation providers. The good news is that they don’t discriminate when it comes to choosing their accommodation.

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Average Length of Stay Occupancy Average Daily Rate Revenue 105

Little Hotelier

APRIL 28, 2023

The best booking calendars grant a hotel the ability to manage their reservations from a single screen: you can view past reservations, modify existing reservations, cancel future reservations and more. Ensure all your booking channels connect and sync to your main accommodation booking calendar, and use it exclusively.

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OTA Cancellation Hotels Accommodation 52

Hotelogix

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Growth of Alternative Accommodations Hotels aren’t the only option for today’s travelers. AI-Powered Chatbots for Customer Support Customer service is critical to the travel experience, and OTAs use AI-powered chatbots to streamline support. The best part? They’re available 24/7.

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OTA Travel Cancellation Services 52

Little Hotelier

AUGUST 7, 2023

Travelocity is owned and managed by the Expedia Group, a leading global travel service provider. Features of Travelocity for small hotels Flights Travelocity provides a comprehensive flight booking service. Hotels Travelocity partners with hotels worldwide, offering a wide range of accommodation types.

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OTA Hotels Services Revenue 52

eZee Absolute

JANUARY 13, 2023

In today’s digital world, users always scrutinize every service and product they are likely to purchase. That is what travelers do while booking their accommodations. Handle cancellations like a pro. Handle cancellations like a pro. Cancellations are the silliest way to lose your bookings. Put up amazing offers.

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Cancellation Hotels Management Business 98

Hotel Speak

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Good weather can lead to a sudden spike in bookings, while poor weather can result in cancellations and slower demand. One trend hoteliers are starting to notice is that travellers are allocating more of their budget to accommodation and less on food and beverage services.

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Market Marketing Hotels Forecasting 89

Social Tables

APRIL 18, 2024

While some of these places primarily function as event venues (that may not look or operate like standard venues), other businesses on our list host events as a secondary service. Other unique event venues, like the locations on our list, primarily operate as another business, offering event services on the side.

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Events Services Accommodation Closing 78