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. Net rate : This is the rate after subtracting any commissions or fees, often used in negotiations with online travel agencies (OTAs) or corporate bookings. What is rack rate?

Rack Rate 52

Rack Rate OTA Revenue Hotels 52

Hotel Speak

JUNE 6, 2023

The world of travel and hospitality has always been at the mercy of change. As travelers become savvier, they’re looking for more than just a place to stay — they want a truly memorable experience. Meanwhile, AI-powered bots are helping travelers navigate complex processes like flight cancellations and refunds with ease.

Hospitality 101

Hospitality Accommodation Travel Tourism 101

Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The secret often lies in their ability to master market segmentation - a strategy that's becoming increasingly crucial in today's diverse hospitality landscape.  Business travelers typically seek workspace-friendly rooms with fast Wi-Fi, while families require spacious accommodations with connecting rooms.

Hotel Marketing 40

Hotel Marketing Marketing Market ROI 40

Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Understanding the difference between online booking and travel agency services is crucial for hotel owners and managers looking to optimize their revenue streams. In contrast, a Travel Agency typically involves a human element where agents assist clients in planning their trips. Travel Agency vs Online Booking: Which is Better?

Travel 52

Travel OTA Target Marketing Occupancy 52

MediaBoom

AUGUST 1, 2024

McKinsey & Company estimates that domestic travel will experience a three-percent rate of growth per year. How do you make marketing for hospitality and tourism successful? How do you make marketing for hospitality and tourism successful? That means your hospitality and travel agency needs a solid online presence.

Tourism 94

Tourism Market Marketing Hospitality 94

STAAH

MARCH 19, 2024

They enable personalized experiences, data collection, and targeted marketing efforts. Language & Currency Converter: Ensure the booking engine supports multiple languages and currencies to accommodate international guests. Direct bookings foster brand loyalty and give hotels control over pricing and policies.

Target Marketing 105

Target Marketing Accommodation Marketing Market 105

SiteMinder

AUGUST 1, 2024

Here’s what to include in your executive summary: Hotel concept: Briefly describe your hotel’s unique features, target market, and overall vision. Marketing strategy: Highlight your key marketing initiatives, such as online advertising, social media engagement, or partnerships with travel agencies.

Business 95

Business Revenue Hotels Occupancy 95

Hotelier Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

market accounting for 22 per cent of tourism spending in the province, cross-border travel and trade remain essential to the industrys health. Shifts in immigration policies, tariffs and trade agreements will significantly impact travel patterns, consumer behaviour and operator costs. Lack of targeted marketing in key U.S.

Market 69

Market Marketing Tourism Business 69

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Subscriptions appeal to frequent travellers or remote workers seeking more flexible lodging arrangements, and they help hotels build a steady flow of income while strengthening relationships with their guests. This model works well for business travellers, remote workers, or frequent visitors.

Hotels 96

Hotels Revenue Services Target Marketing 96

SiteMinder

APRIL 11, 2024

Airbnb advertising primarily involves promoting individual accommodation listings and experiences hosted on the Airbnb platform to potential guests through various marketing channels. Yes, hotels can advertise on Airbnb by listing their rooms or properties on the platform, much like individual hosts do with their accommodations.

Dining 98

Dining Hotels Average Daily Rate Target Marketing 98

Cloudbeds

MARCH 23, 2023

These days, more consumers are going online to make purchases, and travel is no exception. For travelers, there’s a lot riding on vacations, including money, well-being, and precious leisure time. Travelers, therefore, tend to be extra careful when planning trips, visiting multiple travel sites, and comparing pricing and options.

OTA 98

OTA Digital Marketing Marketing Market 98

Little Hotelier

AUGUST 29, 2023

Bed and breakfast marketing is a specific approach to marketing your B&B business for attracting potential guests, getting more bookings, and increasing room revenue. It usually involves using various channels such as your website, listings on booking sites, and social media to gain the attention of travellers.

Market 95

Market Marketing Target Marketing Marketing Strategy 95

Lure Agency

MARCH 24, 2023

It consists of remote employees or executives from one or more companies who devote time to discuss their business strategies, work on projects, or brainstorm ideas for future growth — all without traveling for an extended period. Relationship Marketing Fills a Better Funnel Why should hotel salespeople care?

Hiring 116

Hiring Ancillary Revenue Hotels Business 116

SiteMinder

MAY 21, 2023

With a selection of 80 rooms, encompassing suites, pool villas, and infinity pools, this exceptional property provides guests with exclusive and nature-inspired accommodations. Although the target market has since changed, what remains constant is the hotel’s standards and work ethic.

Resorts 98

Resorts Overbooking Yield Management OTA 98

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 98

Cancellation OTA Global Distribution System Revenue 98

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. It allows travellers to compare rates and services of multiple properties. This gives them a better idea of what fits their requirement and budget best.

OTA 107

OTA Overbooking ROI Hotels 107

Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

These platforms provide travelers with insights into the services, amenities, and experiences hotels offer, making them pivotal in the decision-making process for accommodations.  Hotel review websites are online platforms where guests can post reviews and share their experiences about their stays at various accommodations.

Hotels 84

Hotels Services Management Accommodation 84

STAAH

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Here are some things to consider when building your distribution strategy: 1) Understand your target market. What are the demographics, their reason to travel (business or leisure), how they book accommodation and for how long, length of stays, etc? 2) Data sources.

Hotels 98

Hotels Target Marketing Management Revenue Management 98

eZee Absolute

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In today’s digital age, we all know that travellers are more likely to grab their smartphones and start searching for the perfect hotel online. Consider collaborating with online booking platforms to expand your reach and cater to the modern traveller’s needs. That said, travellers are more eco-conscious than ever.

Consumer 59

Consumer Hospitality Hotels Accommodation 59

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In this guide we’ll hone in on how to start a property management business that services hotels and other short-term accommodation providers. Executive summary The executive summary provides a brief overview of the property management business, highlighting key goals, services, target market and financial projections.

Business 59

Business Management Target Marketing Revenue 59

Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Hotel social media marketing is the use of social media platforms to advertise your hotel brand and engage with potential and current guests. It can be an effective and cheap way to reach a large audience of potential travellers. Learn more Why is social media marketing in the hotel industry important?

Market 105

Market Marketing Hotels Travel 105

STAAH

JULY 16, 2024

When it comes to winning over travelers, it’s all about making your mark. This blog explores how accommodation providers can transform reviews into revenue by utilizing social media to drive direct bookings. Ensure the influencer’s audience aligns with your target market for maximum impact.

Revenue 115

Revenue Target Marketing Email Marketing Events 115

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

For independent properties, another challenge is competing with global loyalty programs offered by big hotel brands and online travel agencies (OTAs). In the hotel industry, guest loyalty can be defined as a guest’s faithfulness to one property over other accommodation choices. Besides, not all travelers love loyalty programs.

Travel 52

Travel Hotels OTA Services 52

Little Hotelier

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Travellers are a diverse bunch. A backpacker on a six month South American adventure will be looking for very different accommodation to a millionaire on a weekend trip to Dubai. Common hotel classifications Let’s begin our analysis of different types of accommodation by looking at classes of hotels.

Motels 52

Motels Accommodation Hotels Services 52

Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

We’ll also talk about how Hotelogix can make content marketing easier and more effective. 5 Reasons Hotels Need Content Marketing Helps More People Find Your Hotel To attract more guests, your hotel must be easy to find online. Keeps Guests Interested Marketing is not just about advertising. Travel trends keep changing.

Market 40

Market Marketing Hotels Email Marketing 40

MediaBoom

MARCH 15, 2024

An Hotel SEO Strategy encompasses a tailored approach to search engine optimization specifically designed to enhance the online visibility and ranking of hotels and accommodation providers in search engine results pages (SERPs). Brainstorm relevant terms related to the hotel’s broader offerings, services, and target market.

Hotels 92

Hotels Accommodation Business Target Marketing 92

gcommerce

AUGUST 27, 2024

But revenue management doesn't exist in isolation; it thrives when sales and marketing work with it in concert, and one of the primary channels that transcend both marketing and revenue management is metasearch. Metasearch engines have revolutionized the way travelers search, compare, and book accommodations.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Management Digital Marketing 52

Inn Quest

JULY 10, 2023

This informative blog delves into the world of hotel market segmentation strategy, exploring real-world tactics, methods and actionable tips to help connect hotels with their ideal guests. Continue reading to learn how to identify, analyze and reach your target market like a seasoned hotelier using our guide.

Hotel Marketing 52

Hotel Marketing Marketing Market Target Marketing 52

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 10, 2022

This is the most common classification of accommodation worldwide. That being said, they all follow a similar system, with one star being the most basic type of accommodation and five star being on the luxury end of the scale. Guests have extremely high expectations when it comes to luxury accommodation. Table of contents.

Services 72

Services Hotels Accommodation Motels 72

SiteMinder

AUGUST 28, 2022

It’s well established by now that OTAs (online travel agencies) are crucial for your hotel’s booking success, both as a marketing and distribution channel, particularly as online travel bookings continue to grow. This blog will look at some key insights that help you choose the right OTAs for your accommodation business.

OTA 52

OTA Travel Accommodation Marketing 52

MediaBoom

AUGUST 6, 2024

It involves pinpointing the specific type of traveler your hotel aims to attract. This could be a business traveler, a leisure tourist, a family, or a specific demographic like millennials or luxury seekers. What are their pain points when traveling? What amenities are they looking for? Each of these transmits a signal.

Branding 92

Branding Hotels Services Marketing 92

MediaBoom

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Did you know that 70% of travelers now plan their trips online , with mobile devices driving over half of all bookings? Travelers are booking smarter than ever, using search engines, OTAs, and social media to shape their journeys. This is the power of email marketing it keeps your hotel relevant, memorable, and approachable.

Marketing Strategy 93

Marketing Strategy Hotel Marketing Market Marketing 93

SiteMinder

MARCH 25, 2024

Despegar is an online travel company based in Latin America. It operates a platform that allows users, primarily speakers of Spanish and Portuguese, to search, book, and manage flights, hotels, and other travel-related services. Listing your hotel here puts you in front of a vast audience eager for travel experiences.

OTA 52

OTA Hotels Travel Management 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. Three of the largest booking sources for lodging businesses are online travel agencies, metasearch engines , and your direct website. What is a direct booking?

OTA 98

OTA Revenue Sales Hotels 98

Cloudbeds

MARCH 20, 2023

One of the key reasons travelers are drawn to smaller, independent lodging properties is they provide personalized, intimate experiences. Transient These guests are individuals traveling for business or leisure. Group These guests travel with a group that has reserved a block of rooms in advance at a special group rate.

Hotel Marketing 52

Hotel Marketing Marketing Market Average Daily Rate 52

Hotelogix

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Hopper is a trusted platform for booking hotels with a solid reputation in the travel industry. Hopper’s predictive pricing feature helps travelers find the best rates, using AI to track price changes and recommend the right time to book. Hopper has a simple interface that helps build trust.

Occupancy 52

Occupancy Hotels Travel Management 52

Little Hotelier

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Market positioning : It helps you to understand where your hotel sits in the market in relation to your major competitors, and can highlight potential points of differentiation, such as untapped target audiences or undersupplied amenities in your area. Identify your competitors The first step is to create your competitive set.

Target Marketing 52

Target Marketing Hotels Marketing Market 52