Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

OTAs, wholesalers and destination management companies reasserted their dominance across SiteMinder’s Top 12 booking channel lists in most markets as international travel returned, with Booking.com remaining the most popular. Travelers showed a continued openness to book directly with hotels in 2022, despite OTAs regaining ground.

Travel 102

Travel Average Length of Stay Average Daily Rate Global Distribution System 102

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

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Travel statistics refer to data and information related to various aspects of the travel industry, such as travel trends, traveller behaviour, tourism spending, accommodation metrics, and more. Artificial intelligence will become an accommodation recommendation tool for 68% of millennials.

Travel 52

Travel Accommodation Tourism Hotels 52

Hotelogix

JANUARY 16, 2024

With the construction of the Ram Mandir and the post-consecration ceremony on 22 January, Ayodhya is set to witness a transformation that will reshape the city's infrastructure, economy, and tourism industry.   Tourism in Ayodhya will grow and so will be the hospitality industry.

Tourism 59

Tourism OTA Hotels Construction 59

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This seamless process is powered by sophisticated yet user-friendly online booking systems, hotel websites, and online travel agencies (OTAs). OTA booking : This is when a guest books through an online travel agent, such as Expedia or Booking.com. Hotels must be listed on the given OTA to appear as an option for that guest.

OTA 98

OTA Hotels Travel Addendum 98

Boutique Hotel News

OCTOBER 28, 2022

While not without controversy, Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup is a significant milestone on its journey to becoming a premier league tourism destination. The World Cup will draw more than a million visitors to the Gulf state, which has embarked on a serious building and infrastructure programme to accommodate it.

Tourism 52

Tourism Accommodation Events OTA 52

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 Travel Hotels 98

STAAH

APRIL 10, 2023

Our team at STAAH has successfully established connections with numerous new OTA channels, PMS solutions, and payment gateways. AltoVita powers the corporate accommodations sector with enterprise software layered with a human-centric approach, providing every traveller with exactly what they need. Rejeki Berkah Nusantara.

B2B 82

B2B OTA Services Travel 82

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 Travel Marketing 98

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

By implementing a system worthy of the 21st century, the team no longer even needs to enter reservations from online travel agencies (OTAs) in its PMS, with the rates being transmitted automatically between SiteMinder and Thaïs. Its direct bookings doubled in the first year, even as the pandemic weighed heavily on tourism.

OTA 59

OTA Sales Process Sales Accommodation 59

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Travellers are now predominantly booking their accommodation online, making it more crucial for hotels to focus on capturing bookings via their own website, OTAs, metasearch, and other online channels. Other popular channels with travellers include: TripAdvisor – Aggregates reviews for hotels, restaurants and tourism activities.

Global Distribution System 59

Global Distribution System OTA Revenue Hotels 59

Little Hotelier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Today, the accommodation consists of eight cabins, each perched on one metre of ice, with 12 metres of water below. Though Atte has a background in hospitality, Lake Inari Mobile Cabins is his first venture into owning an accommodation business. It has been a wonderful experience working alongside such a one of a kind accommodation.

Accommodation 52

Accommodation Motels Small Business Business 52

Hotel Business

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The data covers key hotel performance indicators such as occupancy, RevPAR, booking lead time, length of stay, international and domestic travel, direct and OTA bookings, as well as upsell performance to forecast trends shaping the hotel industry in 2023. Domestic tourism is still going strong. Hotels are generating better revenue.

Occupancy 115

Occupancy Ancillary Revenue Upsell Revenue 115

SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

OTAs, wholesalers and destination management companies reasserted their dominance across SiteMinder’s Top 12 booking channel lists in most markets as international travel returned, with Booking.com remaining the most popular. Travellers showed a continued openness to book directly with hotels in 2022, despite OTAs regaining ground.

Average Length of Stay 52

Average Length of Stay Travel Average Daily Rate Cancellation 52

SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This group has become a significant force in the global tourism industry due to China’s large population, growing middle class, and increasing disposable income. China is home to one of the most massive outbound tourism sectors globally. And we’re not just talking about sheer numbers here. What about the hard numbers?

Market 52

Market Marketing Travel Tourism 52

Hotel Management

MAY 10, 2023

South Australian Minister for Tourism and Multicultural Affairs, Zoe Bettison Following the emotive Welcome to Country ceremony, emcee Jess Adamson introduced South Australian Minister for Tourism and Multicultural Affairs, Zoe Bettison, enthusiastically talked up the impressive growth of her state. You need to fix that.”

Tourism 130

Tourism Hotels Construction Real Estate 130

Little Hotelier

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A hotel website design company, AKA a hotel website design agency or development firm, is a business that offers specialised hotel web design services that help accommodation providers find more potential guests and secure more direct bookings. In-depth knowledge of the hospitality industry and local tourism market.

Hotels 52

Hotels Accommodation Revenue Business 52

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

From food and beverage to travel and tourism, any role within the hospitality sector requires providing a service to customers. With customers expecting some sort of dining service from hotel accommodations, it has become almost a standard practice to provide. Operations management in the hospitality industry is a broad term.

Operations 59

Operations Management OTA Hotels 59

MediaBoom

AUGUST 23, 2024

Download Our FREE E-Book Outrank OTAs & Drive Direct Bookings With our SEO Blueprint Learn the secrets to driving more traffic to your hotel website, generating more leads, and ultimately increasing sales. Create high-quality videos showcasing your accommodations, amenities, and experiences.

Resorts 86

Resorts Market Marketing Marketing Strategy 86

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

From food and beverage to travel and tourism, any role within the hospitality sector requires providing a service to customers. With customers expecting some sort of dining service from hotel accommodations, it has become almost a standard practice to provide. Operations management in the hospitality industry is a broad term.

Operations 52

Operations Management OTA Hotels 52

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. Seasonal hotel promotions Most destinations experience a low season, where tourism is not as active as other parts of the year.

Hotels 105

Hotels Events Upsell Occupancy 105

Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Generally, a one-star rating speaks to basic room amenities and limited services, while a five-star rating indicates luxurious accommodations and superior service. Depending on the region, the evaluation is carried out by independent assessors or national tourism organizations. How does the Hotel Star Rating System Work? 

Services 40

Services Hotels Dining Tourism 40

Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Generally, a one-star rating speaks to basic room amenities and limited services, while a five-star rating indicates luxurious accommodations and superior service. Depending on the region, the evaluation is carried out by independent assessors or national tourism organizations. How does the Hotel Star Rating System Work? 

Services 40

Services Hotels Dining Tourism 40

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Smoky Mountain Resorts combines family-friendly accommodation with the exhilaration of adventure across three Tennessee locations. For instance, younger families often discover us through social media-driven booking channels, while our mature travelers prefer more traditional OTA platforms.”

Scale 52

Scale Resorts Management Business 52

Little Hotelier

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Hospitality and tourism are exciting, alluring, industries. And a hostel is one of the simplest and most enjoyable forms of accommodation you can provide. And a hostel is one of the simplest and most enjoyable forms of accommodation you can provide. Which OTAs do your direct competitors use?

OTA 52

OTA Business Hiring Marketing 52

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Travel wholesalers are B2B companies that purchase hotel room inventory in bulk at a discounted rate and sell it to OTAs, travel agents, tour operators, airlines, and other travel or accommodation sellers. What are travel wholesalers? Who are the largest hotel wholesalers?

Travel 52

Travel Hotels B2B OTA 52

Cloudbeds

APRIL 30, 2024

Given the stratospheric rise of online bookings, in tandem with online travel agencies (OTAs) and metasearch sites , the hotel pricing and distribution environment began evolving at an extraordinary pace, and more agile pricing strategies transitioned from a nice to have to an essential instrument.

Revenue 52

Revenue Revenue Management Occupancy Hotels 52

MediaBoom

MARCH 14, 2024

With over 80% of leisure travelers globally booking accommodations online in 2024, as per Statista, the shift towards online travel booking is unmistakable. Through a blend of online, offline, or combined efforts, the approach to promoting accommodations is continually adapting.

Digital Marketing 68

Digital Marketing Services Market Marketing 68

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

For hotels and other accommodation providers, content marketing is all about showcasing your property’s unique story and brand to the types of travellers you’re trying to win over. Partner with organisations or tourism boards. Content also drives traffic to your website and social media channels.

Market 59

Market Marketing Hotels Travel 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. Trustworthiness is a key resource in the tourism game, and booking through Expedia means that guests get 24/7 support to work through any issues. Expedia OTAs. What is Expedia booking?

Cancellation 52

Cancellation Hotels OTA Travel 52

Boutique Hotel News

JANUARY 27, 2023

Z is for zero carbon Probably the biggest issue facing the real estate sector – and by extension travel and tourism – is reaching net zero carbon, both in construction and operationally. The Irish Student Union organised a walk out to protest government inaction over the lack of accommodation. PS and GS.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Hospitality Accommodation Consumer 52

Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Fitness options Travellers want to keep fit – whether they’re at home or at their preferred accommodation. Wellness options Wellness tourism is all travel associated with the pursuit of maintaining or enhancing one’s personal wellbeing. Passes to your local gym. The trend has erupted in recent years, and shows no signs of slowing down.

Services 52

Services Hotels Travel Consumer 52

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

But for hotels and accommodation providers across the globe, they are becoming an increasingly vital revenue stream. Hotel fees and surcharges transparency For hotel guests, fees and surcharges are often considered an unnecessary nuisance.

Revenue 105

Revenue Hotels Services Cancellation 105

Little Hotelier

AUGUST 29, 2023

When travellers only get to enjoy one or two getaways each year, they may not go back to the same destination and stay in the same accommodation. Advertising on online travel agents Creating a listing and a profile on OTAs such as Booking.com or Airbnb will bring a lot of online exposure for your B&B.

Market 95

Market Marketing Target Marketing Marketing Strategy 95

eZee Absolute

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

However, despite the gains, inevitable challenges in the accommodation sector make running hotel businesses a little more difficult. While that has affected all industries, it takes a huge portion of the issues and challenges faced by the tourism and hospitality industry. Travel and hospitality is a lucrative industry.

Hotels 98

Hotels Hiring Services Marketing 98

SiteMinder

AUGUST 1, 2024

Research the current and projected demand for hotels in your location, taking into account factors such as population growth, tourism trends, and economic activity. Research emerging travel trends, such as sustainable tourism, experiential travel, or the growing demand for wellness amenities.

Business 52

Business Revenue Hotels Occupancy 52

MediaBoom

AUGUST 5, 2024

It involves crafting compelling messages and visuals across various digital platforms to create awareness, interest, and desire for a hotel’s accommodations and experiences. Social Media Advertising Social media advertising is one of your hotel’s most cost-effective hospitality and tourism marketing strategies.

Display Ads 52

Display Ads Consumer Digital Marketing Hotels 52