Fuel Travel

APRIL 28, 2023

Is built desktop-first It’s become common behavior that travelers begin (and in many cases complete) their hotel shopping journey via mobile device. While your hotel’s bottom line is, well, the bottom line, it’s more important for hotels to be accommodating to all guests, on property and online.

Shopping 86

Shopping OTA Hotels Revenue 86

eTourism

AUGUST 27, 2019

OTAs can remove the intimacy now highly sought-after by accommodation shopping customers, a In addition to hunting for value, more holidaymakers are seeking personalised and individually catered experiences when taking the steps to book their next escape.

Hotel Marketing 52

Hotel Marketing OTA Shopping Market 52

Hotel Business

JANUARY 4, 2023

The consumer is also starting to treat them the same, as travelers already consider both hotels and short-term rentals in their booking journey, which is evident in the way OTAs offer both options when travelers search destinations for properties. is going to be increasingly tied to the accommodation they select.

Accommodation 105

Accommodation Travel Business OTA 105

Little Hotelier

MARCH 14, 2023

Visitors can take island tours, dine with us, and visit a rum shop to engage with the culture” Implementing Little Hotelier has allowed Errol and the team to be more efficient and provide an extraordinary guest experience. “I ” For accommodations like Best E Villas, Little Hotelier is the perfect cloud system that drives success.

Dining 98

Dining Accommodation OTA Shopping 98

Cloudbeds

MARCH 23, 2023

In the hotel industry, eCommerce refers to the buying and selling of accommodation and related services over the internet. eCommerce sites include hotel websites and booking engines , online travel agencies (OTAs), metasearch engines , and other online platforms where hotels advertise and sell rooms. What is hotel eCommerce?

OTA 98

OTA Digital Marketing Marketing Market 98

Cloudbeds

MARCH 15, 2023

Direct bookings are reservations guests confirm directly with a property without using an online travel agency (OTA) or 3rd party intermediary. Direct bookings are beneficial because they connect lodging businesses directly with potential customers and increase hotel revenue through money saved from OTA commissions.

OTA 98

OTA Revenue Sales Hotels 98

Little Hotelier

AUGUST 8, 2023

Streamlining operations and elevating the guest experience Prior to adopting Little Hotelier, the accommodation struggled with a previous provider that was challenging to use. ” When asked about his experience with connecting to OTAs, Saban expressed that “It’s remarkably simple.

OTA 98

OTA Overbooking Management Operations 98

STAAH

JANUARY 28, 2024

Located in the business and commercial centre of Iloilo city, Philippines, the J7 Group of Hotels (J7 Plaza Hotel and J7 Premier Hotel) gives guests easy access to shopping, food and basic needs. The J7 Plaza Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Revenue 104

Revenue Revenue Management Hotels Services 104

Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Working with the Right OTAs Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) are key to leisure travel bookings. Hotels should pick OTAs that match their target market and give good terms. Staying updated with OTA trends can help hotels choose the best platforms and optimize their presence effectively.

Travel 40

Travel OTA Hospitality Business 40

Little Hotelier

MARCH 30, 2025

The right brochure in the right place will catch the eye of potential guests in a moment when theyre considering accommodation options, like when theyre asking for advice at your local tourist hub. Nearby attractions: List popular things to do in your area, and key amenities like shopping, dining and entertainment.

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STAAH

JUNE 13, 2023

Your website is like your shop window, and the ultimate goal is to turn visitors into bookers. Use price widgets like WatchMyRate that display live rates from other OTA’s to display transparency and why booking direct is better. Are you an accommodation provider but still don’t have your own website?

Hotels 98

Hotels Accommodation Events OTA 98

Little Hotelier

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Restaurants, dive shops, community markets, and other shops are also easily accessible. Whether the bookings are via OTA or direct channels, everything happens quickly, accurately and automatically. Little Hotelier helps accommodations reach more customers and increase bookings both online and direct bookings.

Email Marketing 52

Email Marketing Accommodation OTA Shopping 52

Hotel Speak

MARCH 13, 2024

Examples include company websites, mobile apps, brick-and-mortar locations, pop-up shops, or catalog/TV sales. Products display through every possible sales channel from big box stores to independent shops. The mid-tier line appeals through national chains and independent luggage shops reflecting a selective model.

Global Distribution System 104

Global Distribution System Retail Shopping Consumer 104

Little Hotelier

APRIL 26, 2023

They are designed to take care of the legwork of shopping around for the best deal. These accommodation comparison sites usually send users to the hotel’s website and booking system or various booking sites to reserve their room – they don’t take bookings themselves. Why do hotel rate comparison websites exist?

OTA 59

OTA Hotels Shopping Management 59

Hotelogix

JANUARY 5, 2025

Hotelogix Web Booking Engine Integration Hotelogix offers a robust web booking engine that can be seamlessly integrated with Google Ads to enhance your hotel’s online presence and booking capabilities: - Direct bookings : Hotelogix’s booking engine allows guests to book directly on your website, reducing commission costs from OTAs.

Hotels 40

Hotels Display Ads Upsell Revenue 40

SiteMinder

JULY 13, 2024

This then allows you to make informed decisions on what accommodation to promote to the right client, at the right time, with appropriate pricing through the most suitable distribution channel. That said, one has to ask: why are so many hotels’ margins still being eroded away by OTAs ? Some OTAs still use cached pricing.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Revenue Management OTA 98

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

She has several options for accommodation, but she (or her organisation) opts for your hotel due to a “Book two nights and receive a complimentary airport transfer” offer. It will also help establish your hotel website as your most important distribution channel and help increase profit by eliminating OTA commission fees.

Hotels 105

Hotels Events Upsell Occupancy 105

Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Put plans into action to push visitors to book straight from you instead of OTAs. Team up with local shops to give your guests special deals. Give users several ways to pay: Offer various payment options , such as credit cards, PayPal, and digital wallets, to accommodate different preferences and increase conversion rates.

Hotels 52

Hotels OTA Travel Business 52

Cloudbeds

MAY 15, 2024

With rate parity in the hotel industry, if you sell a room on Booking.com for $100 per night, you will have to set the same rate on all other booking platforms, whether it’s other online travel agencies (OTAs) , metasearch engines, brick-and-mortar travel agents or your own website.

OTA 52

OTA Hotels Revenue Management Revenue 52

Cloudbeds

JULY 15, 2023

These sites may vary to include online travel agencies (OTAs) such as Booking.com , Expedia, Tripadvisor, or Agoda; travel metasearch engines such as Google, Kayak, and Trivago; GDSs such as Amadeus and Sabre; bed banks such as Hotelbeds, or online marketplaces such as Airbnb, Vrbo (former HomeAway), etc.

Management 76

Management OTA Cancellation Overbooking 76

Little Hotelier

MAY 18, 2023

This makes these tools a popular way for travellers to begin the process of shopping for hotels. The reason is simple: Google boasts a global search engine market share of over 90% , and when a potential guest ‘googles’ accommodation by typing in “hotel [your city]”, Google Hotels comes up as a rich result.

OTA 59

OTA Hotels Business Travel 59

Little Hotelier

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This feature enables guests to make bookings through the hotel’s website, increasing direct bookings and reducing reliance on third-party booking platforms and avoiding OTA fees. One popular feature includes tracking how rooms are sold across major OTAs and how rates stack up against competitors.

Management 59

Management Overbooking OTA Accommodation 59

Little Hotelier

APRIL 28, 2023

Advantages of using a hotel reservation calendar Hotel booking calendars form a one stop shop to view and manage all your hotel bookings. And when you integrate your calendar with your website’s direct booking engine , it can be used by guests as an accommodation availability calendar.

OTA 52

OTA Cancellation Hotels Accommodation 52

Cloudbeds

JANUARY 10, 2025

And yet, many hotels overlook metasearch in their digital marketing strategy , missing out on opportunities to reach a broader segment of travelers, compete for business with online travel agencies (OTAs), and drive direct bookings. Much like with OTAs, the search results then display a list of available hotels and rates in the destination.

Cost Per Click 52

Cost Per Click Market Marketing OTA 52

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This tool offers a full two-way sync of rates, content, and availability, allowing hoteliers to manage their listings across various online travel agencies (OTAs) efficiently. One of the unique aspects of Eviivo is its emphasis on independent properties, catering to a wide range of accommodations from B&Bs to student lodgings.

OTA 59

OTA Revenue Management Overbooking 59

Hotelogix

JANUARY 16, 2024

As a majority of tourists will book their accommodations via Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), hotels need to strengthen their visibility on those platforms. A channel manager solution will be critical in helping them with real-time distribution, leading to more room sales via multiple OTAS.

Tourism 59

Tourism OTA Hotels Construction 59

Cloudbeds

MAY 8, 2023

Add the name of your property as it is listed on your website and OTAs (this is different than your username). Include where you’re located, what type of accommodation you are, and even the type of traveler you want to attract. Shopping Shopping allows consumers to make purchases on Instagram in several different ways.

Branding 119

Branding Hotels Travel Shopping 119

Little Hotelier

AUGUST 7, 2023

Travelocity is an online travel agency (OTA) that has been serving travellers since 1996. It also offers tickets for popular attractions and experiences, making it a one-stop-shop for all your travel needs. Hotels Travelocity partners with hotels worldwide, offering a wide range of accommodation types. What is Travelocity?

OTA 52

OTA Hotels Services Revenue 52

eZee Absolute

JANUARY 9, 2023

And what better place to set up shop than a cozy hotel room? Leverage the power of OTAs. This financial stability often translates to a higher willingness to pay for quality accommodations and amenities. Leverage the power of OTAs. But is your hotel prepared to cater to them? Offer flexible booking and payment options.

OTA 52

OTA Hotels Accommodation Travel 52

SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Chinese tourists are known for their willingness to spend generously on accommodation, dining, and shopping, making them a dream demographic for any hotel looking to boost its bottom line. Shopping opportunities : Shopping, particularly for luxury and local specialty items, is often a key activity.

Market 52

Market Marketing Travel Tourism 52

Little Hotelier

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The type of trip an interstate traveller takes will dictate how long they might stay at your accommodation. To do their part, guests are seeking responsible and sustainable accommodations and also choosing to explore natural areas such as national parks. Just as with any domestic travel, their trip may be for any reason.

Tourism 98

Tourism Travel Business Marketing 98

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

With customers expecting some sort of dining service from hotel accommodations, it has become almost a standard practice to provide. Creating a one-stop shop for your guests is important for convenience. It is also incorporated under wider businesses such as bowling alleys, cinemas, and hotels. For example, drinks or spa packages.

Operations 59

Operations Management OTA Hotels 59

eZee Absolute

MARCH 19, 2024

Traditionally, hotels primarily focused on accommodating guests for overnight or extended stays, considering them the most common and profitable booking options. Catering to Changing Consumer Behavior The travel habits of people have changed in recent years, as have their preferences when it comes to accommodation.

Revenue 52

Revenue Consumer Accommodation Marketing 52

Cloudbeds

JUNE 8, 2023

Choose an engine with localization support to attract and accommodate international visitors. Reservations made on your website should automatically sync with your hotel property management system and across all your OTA channels so you don’t get overbookings. An efficient booking engine will: Include multiple languages and currencies.

Management 98

Management Hotels Revenue Digital Marketing 98

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Making sure your OTA profile is optimised and managing your online reviews are two vital tasks you need to perform. While OTAs may take the lion’s share of website traffic, family and friends exert an equal amount of influence on traveller decision-making. Another factor, which is just as important, is your presence on OTAs.

Hotels 100

Hotels Travel OTA Revenue 100

Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

POS Outlet: Guests stay in a hotel and use restaurants, bars, gyms, spas, and gift shops (POS outlets). Scalability : The PMS should grow with your business and accommodate future needs. It should simplify reservations and integrate with a channel manager for real-time OTA distribution.

Management 52

Management Revenue Management Hotels Operations 52

Q4Launch

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Channels to attract them include: Social media platforms Organic search engine traffic Directories and referral sites The goal is that once a potential guest completes this stage, they’re comfortable and ready to book with you instead of one of the OTAs. Everything should be about the guest experience.

Marketing Strategy 52

Marketing Strategy Upsell Occupancy Hotels 52