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Setup the right inventory on Expedia to be ready for multiple customers’ needs

STAAH

On Expedia Group sites, your property will show ‘Free Cancellation’ in traveller search results. In a recent survey, travellers told us that the ability to cancel and get a full refund if their plans change is one of their top considerations when booking travel.* We recommend a 100% refund for cancellations within a short.

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14 Must-Attend Hospitality Conferences for Industry Professionals in 2022

Social Tables

Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022.

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Hotel forecasting: Methods for small hotels

Little Hotelier

Cancellation data: How types of guests and times of year affect cancellation and no-show rates. bad weather, surprise events or event cancellations). Work to identify opportunities and understand why issues occur, such as the reason behind cancellations and no-shows.

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Booking.com payment options: How do hosts get paid?

Little Hotelier

Cancellation fee When you list your property on Booking.com you get to choose how strict you want your cancellation policy to be. Booking.com charges commission fees on all confirmed bookings whether the guest stays with you or not, but generally speaking, if you refund the guest, you won’t have to pay a commission fee.

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ChatGPT for Hotels: Boost Direct Bookings & Reduce Costs

Hotelogix

Handle bookings and cancellations smoothly – No long waiting times, just instant action. From decision-makers of hotels, to general managers and front office teams, they can use ChatGPT effectively if they know how to ask the right questions.

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What is a Hotel PMS? All about Hotel Property Management System

Hotelogix

They can also take requests for booking cancellation/modification and room upgrades, etc, with ease. Here are some other tasks a front office staff performs with a Hotel PMS- Guest Registration Check-in/checkout Night Audit Room management Housekeepings: Excellent housekeeping plays a vital role in ensuring guest satisfaction.

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What is Yield Management: Guide for Hotels

SiteMinder

Over time, these roles matured and transformed, giving birth to the modern-day revenue or reservations managers. In the context of smaller establishments, such as boutique hotels or bed and breakfasts, it’s often the general manager who dons the hat of a revenue manager, juggling multiple responsibilities.