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VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in December 2024

Hotel Designs

While it is always exciting to see new projects taking shape, it is equally exciting to see buildings being reimagined, with some brands building this sense of re-purpose into their design DNA.

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Hotel Revenue Management Strategies

Xotels

Making sure you get your fair share of direct bookings allows you to compete with OTAs and avoiding to pay the hefty commissions on those bookings. Encourage Direct Hotel Bookings Encouraging customers to book directly should be a main priority included in your revenue management strategy.

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How to Plan the Best Event in 10 Stress-Free Steps

Social Tables

While you may not be able to negotiate enough of a boost to close the gap everywhere, you might be able to meet in the middle with a little extra budget for the pieces you care about most. You’ll also be working with venue representatives and your fair share of suppliers, but this is who you can consider your “internal” team.

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The Battle for Direct Bookings

gcommerce

The OTA’s are winning, and frankly, it’s not a close fight. Amongst our clients, we’ve seen a consistent drop in the price-per-click (PPC) for brand terms on paid search, while metasearch PPC has nearly doubled. If properties can simply compete for the direct customer, they are going to win more than their fair share.

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153 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Jason Pirock

Travel Media Group

In this episode of the Suite Spot, the head of marketing at Springboard Hospitality, Jason Pirock sits down with podcast host, Ryan Embree, to discuss the incredible Springboard Hospitality brand, exciting hotel developments, social media strategies, and much more. So we really lean into that sort of boutique, independent, non-branded space.

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Top Revenue Management Strategies for Hotels

Xotels

Making sure you get your fair share of direct bookings allows you to compete with OTAs and avoiding to pay the hefty commissions on those bookings. For example, keeping a close eye on your top producing platforms, such as Google Hotel Ads , ensures performance is kept consistent on the platform that bring the most value to your hotel.

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How to Really Make Money with a Hotel: Maximizing Hotel Profit

Xotels

As someone who spent his fair share of time in the trenches of revenue management, I can tell you it isn’t just some fancy industry jargon; it’s a game-changer, a revenue booster, your ticket to serious profit. Practical Tips for Yield Management Know Your Demand: Keep a close eye on your booking patterns.