Demand Calendar

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The most significant inflection point in recent history was the rise of online travel agencies (OTAs). The advent of the Internet revolutionized how travelers booked accommodations, shifting power away from hotels and dramatically increasing customer acquisition costs.

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Hotelogix

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The advent of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) has revolutionized the hospitality sector. To be very precise, it has shaped the way guests book their accommodations at hotels. This is the primary reason why as a hotelier, you should know how to select the right OTAs for your hotel.   Why should you partner with OTAs?

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STAAH

APRIL 11, 2023

STAAH and OTA Insight customers will now be able to access and visualise OTA Insight’s data directly in STAAH solutions for streamlined decision-making. STAAH and OTA Insight customers will now be able to access and visualise OTA Insight’s data directly in STAAH solutions for streamlined decision-making.

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eZee Absolute

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

And there’s no hiding that Online Travel Agents (OTAs) are a major source for optimizing their online booking flow. It is observed that OTAs control approximately 2/3rd of all online bookings. But hoteliers often get muddled among various OTA platforms and miss out on the best ones. Top 10 OTAs to Drive Maximum Bookings.

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Hotel Speak

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Cloudbeds’ 2023 data finds that OTAs are back and stronger than ever. The annual report dives into the evolving landscape of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), offering lodging businesses strategic insights to enhance their distribution strategies and maximize revenue in a dynamic travel market.

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Inn Quest

OCTOBER 11, 2023

When it comes to planning a trip, choosing the right online travel agency (OTA) can make all the difference. In this blog, we’ll explore the top US-based OTAs of the year, helping you make an informed choice for your next adventure. Airbnb For a unique twist on travel accommodations, Airbnb remains a standout choice.

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eZee Absolute

DECEMBER 22, 2024

In this blog, well explore how hoteliers in India, especially in nearby cities like Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Chitrakoot, Lucknow, and Ayodhya, can prepare to accommodate the surge in travelers and capitalize on this once-in-a-lifetime event. During the 2013 Maha Kumbh, the event generated approximately 12,000 crore ($1.45

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STAAH

APRIL 23, 2024

As technology continues to evolve, so do the strategies and innovations within revenue management. Let’s delve into some of the key trends shaping the future of revenue management in the hotel industry: 1.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 6, 2024

A quick search on the internet yields a wide range of definitions for ‘revenue management’. Some of these take a theoretical, almost academic approach and, in several instances, there are iterations of revenue management’s classic definition: ‘selling the right room, to the right guest, at the right time, for the right price’.

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TravelNet

JULY 20, 2023

Listing your short-term rentals on Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) can amplify your visibility and attract potential guests, a phenomenon known as the Billboard Effect. As customers come to OTAs with specific desires, it’s crucial for hosts to meet and even exceed the expectations of prospective guests.

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Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The second era of compsets started when the internet brought online travel agencies (OTAs) and online bookings, making competition more dynamic. Competition for hotels grew, and prices started to fluctuate more as revenue management systems made pricing strategies more sophisticated.

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STAAH

APRIL 16, 2024

In the ever-evolving hospitality industry, staying competitive demands more than just offering great accommodations and service. One of the most powerful tools in their arsenal is a robust Revenue Management Solution (RMS). Look for a solution that is scalable and flexible enough to accommodate the evolving needs of your business.

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SiteMinder

JULY 13, 2024

What is hotel revenue management? Hotel revenue management is the strategic distribution and pricing tactics used to sell perishable room inventory to the right guests at the right time in order to boost revenue growth. What is the primary purpose of revenue management? Why is revenue management important for the hotel industry?

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Cloudbeds has formed a strategic partnership with Sabre Corporation to deliver a deeper integration between Cloudbeds PMS and Sabres SynXis Central Reservation System (CRS), offering hotels and accommodation providers a seamless solution for managing distribution, reservations and property operations.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Hospitality management platform Cloudbeds has revealed rankings of the highest revenue-generating Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) worldwide, as well as by various countries and regions, with Booking.com coming out on top. The post Cloudbeds: Booking.com top revenue-generating OTA for indies appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 10, 2025

Delegates can expect power sessions on revenue management, the intelligent guest journey,on-property technology andOTAs, as well as a Q&A with Agilysys, Sales Engineer, Asia Pacific, Chris Ormiston, on boosting profitability and guest satisfaction. A topic many hoteliers will be interested in is the OTA and Distribution Outlook.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 17, 2024

The global distribution system (GDS) continues to perform for independent accommodation providers with reservations up 34.5% on 2019 pre-pandemic levels, according to the Independent Accommodation Insights Report from HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts. in the past year and up 4.2% vs. a decade ago (2014). vs. a decade ago (2014).

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SiteMinder

APRIL 25, 2024

With every passing year, revenue management is playing a more central role at hotels as they navigate a landscape now locked in a permanent state of change. Particularly in recent years, when hotels have at times been forced to confront a reality without cash flow, revenue management has been thrust to the forefront of every hotelier’s mind.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Guests are treated to high-quality accommodation, where a team of professional staff ensures that every stay is as comfortable as possible. However, Director of Sales Betti Puji Sulistiyaningsih shared that they previously faced connectivity glitches while using another channel manager.

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MEWS

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

What are OTAs for hotels? OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) are third-party platforms where travelers can search, compare, and book accommodations. They provide hotels with a broad audience and a strong distribution channel without requiring large marketing budgets, though they do charge commissions.

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Little Hotelier

JANUARY 19, 2025

Think of it as the “sticker price” for your accommodation, typically displayed on your website or communicated to guests who book directly. They simplify the often complex world of revenue management , giving you a reliable foundation to build upon as you grow your confidence in managing rates. What is rack rate?

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Cloudbeds

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

To keep travelers on your site and away from OTAs, hotels must seamlessly integrate their booking engin e to facilitate online bookings. Leveraging existing guest data within your customer relationship management (CRM) system , will help to present, rather than push, your upsell products and services.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 20, 2023

Sydney-born Public Hospitality Group is perhaps best known for its thriving network of pubs and bars, which includes the likes of The Norfolk Hotel and Maybe Sammy, but over the last 12 months, the business has been investing heavily in its accommodation offering, giving rise to a growing portfolio of boutique lifestyle hotels. “It

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STAAH

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The strategic adoption of channel management technology has become essential for hotels to remain visible to modern travelers. Having a user-friendly website that showcases the accommodations, amenities, and perks can create a compelling narrative. It provides them with insights into the experience they can expect during their stay.

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Demand Calendar

AUGUST 28, 2023

In the highly competitive hotel market, automated pricing systems have involuntarily joined forces with the OTAs to drive down the price, leading to the commoditization of overnight accommodation.

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STAAH

JANUARY 10, 2024

Booking.com, Agoda and Expedia are the most popular OTAs in the region. Travellers showed a strong preference to book directly with hotels in 2023, despite OTAs regaining ground. STAAH SwiftBook maintaining its ranking at number two reflects this trend,” says Sarah Jones, Business Development Manager UK/Europe – STAAH.

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STAAH

JANUARY 2, 2024

With the majority of travelers turning to online platforms to research, compare, and book accommodations, a robust online distribution strategy becomes indispensable. Many channel managers, like STAAH MAX , are cloud-based and integrate with a property management system for easy booking.

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Hotel Speak

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

MUNICH, 27th February 2025 Apaleo , the API-first open property management platform, has today unveiled Agent Hub the first-ever AI agent marketplace for the hospitality sector. With a single prompt, it provides instant guest insights, allowing hotels to generate guest briefings, track repeat OTA bookers and export data in seconds.

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STAAH

MAY 2, 2024

To further strengthen its domestic footprint and expand global reach, the luxury estate has partnered with STAAH to help seamlessly list and manage its inventory across booking channels through the Max Channel Manager which integrates with over 250+ online travel agents (OTAs) globally.

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STAAH

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The connection enables STAAH channel manager customers to seamlessly update their inventory and room rates in real-time to the Tamarind Global booking portal. Founded in 2006, Tamarind Global is a destination and event management company that has been providing highly customized travel services to both B2B and B2C segments across the globe.

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Little Hotelier

APRIL 14, 2024

An easy transition to hotel management software Opening a new hotel with no hospitality management experience meant that David and Arielle were desperate for a user-friendly, efficient and affordable system. An extremely easy to use system, Arielle and David can create, update and manage their own website with a couple clicks.

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STAAH

JUNE 18, 2024

The more intuitive and easier your booking process is, the easier it will be for hotels to compete with online travel agents (OTAs) for direct bookings. Ability to offer guests offers, demand-led rates ( dynamic pricing ) and comparing rates with OTAs. Using the concept of pooled inventory to drive optimisation.

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Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

San Diego, CA, February 25, 2025 Cloudbeds , the innovative leader in hospitality management technology , has today announced a strategic partnership with Sabre Hospitality, a leading global travel technology company. With the integration of Cloudbeds PMS and Sabres CRS, hoteliers can expect enhanced guest service delivery.

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STAAH

MAY 30, 2023

With the rise of online travel sales and the influence of e-commerce and review sites, accommodation providers must adapt to the evolving distribution landscape. A Hotel Channel Manager is an essential tool that not only helps manage multiple channels but also provides valuable data for informed distribution decisions.

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eZee Absolute

JANUARY 27, 2025

Be it luxurious accommodations, exclusive dining, or wellness experiences, Songkran visitors crave it all. ” Offer irresistible packages that blend accommodation with local experiencesthink water fights, Thai New Year rituals, and cultural excursions. During Songkran, travelers dont just stay longer; they spend more.

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STAAH

JANUARY 9, 2024

Booking.com, Agoda and regional OTAs maintain stronghold. Regional OTAs, Trip.com and tiket.com gained one spot each to number five and eight respectively. Regional OTAs, Trip.com, Traveloka and tiket.com maintained or gained on rankings in the top 10 list. Big jump in direct bookings via STAAH SwiftBook, GDS makes a comeback.

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Cloudbeds

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Cloudbeds’ 2023 data finds that OTAs are back and stronger than ever. The annual report dives into the evolving landscape of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), offering lodging businesses strategic insights to enhance their distribution strategies and maximize revenue in a dynamic travel market.

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