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How decision intelligence unlocks hotel data for better insights

Cloudbeds

If there’s a sudden change, for example, an influx of last-minute bookings hits the system, the platform can enable revenue managers to adjust room rates dynamically to maximize revenue. Decision intelligence unifies the full range of pricing decision-making through both OTAs and direct bookings. Why it’s important for hotels?

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SiteMinder: Traveler confidence surges post-pandemic

Hotel Business

The average hotel booking cancellation rate dropped to about 20% compared to 25% in 2021, with hotels in Ireland experiencing the highest rate (26%) and Indonesia the lowest (10%). Travelers showed a continued openness to book directly with hotels in 2022, despite OTAs regaining ground.

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Hotel revenue optimisation strategies for small hotels

Little Hotelier

What is hotel revenue optimisation? As a small, independent hotelier you may have heard the terms hotel revenue optimisation and hotel revenue management. So what is revenue optimisation? Do all that and you’ll optimise your revenue by making as much money as possible from a limited resource: your rooms.

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Why properties should consider midterm bookings this summer

SiteMinder

Additional data from SiteMinder’s Hotel Booking Trends indicated that the average length of stay is also on the rise, with 2022 recording longer stays than previous years. This was particularly true for Spain in summer, which had the longest average stay length in August.

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Hotel investment: What is a good hotel ROI?

Little Hotelier

Prioritising your investments correctly will ensure your budget spend is contributing towards increased revenue and occupancy rates. With their scale and global reach OTAs provide hotels with a cost-effective way to increase bookings on a pay-per-performance basis. Income: Forecasted and other expected revenue.

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What is a booking engine? How to increase profitability and direct bookings

Cloudbeds

Many hoteliers question if it’s worthwhile investing in a direct booking strategy or if they can solely rely on online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb, Booking.com, or Trip.com to fill occupancy. Integrating with these engines and offering real-time pricing and availability ensures that guests book directly instead of with an OTA.

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Minimum stay (MLOS): What is it and how can it be used?

Little Hotelier

For example, if you set a minimum stay of two nights, no guest will be able to book a stay shorter than that. Minimum length of stay (MLOS or MinLOS) restrictions can be used across all your rooms or a select few that you choose. How to set your VRBO minimum stay Setting a minimum stay on VRBO is very similar to Airbnb.