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Cloudbeds report signals new priorities for hostels in 2025

Cloudbeds

San Diego, CA Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform , has today released the second edition of its annual State of Hostels report. OTA bookings had the highest cancellation rate at 19%, followed by wholesale bookings at 14%. The findings point to a shift in focus for hostelers in 2025.

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What is a hotel reservation system and why is it important?

Cloudbeds

Whether online or offline, behind every effortless booking experience is a fast, reliable, and fully integrated hospitality management system. When travelers book through your website, they can make changes or cancel directly with your property, giving them peace of mind. Manage rates and availability in real-time.

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Future of OTAs in the Hospitality Industry: Trends & Predictions

Inn Quest

Impact of COVID-19: The pandemic has had a significant impact on the travel and hospitality industry and OTAs have not been immune to these effects. As travel restrictions and lockdowns have forced many travellers to cancel or postpone their plans, OTAs have had to adjust their strategies and offerings to remain relevant.

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What is a channel manager? All you need to know

Cloudbeds

And when you receive a new booking from an OTA, it will show up in your Channel Manager (and PMS /CRS), and that room’s availability will be closed automatically across all distribution channels. The same happens with a cancellation. In the case of one-way sync, reservations or cancellations will not be imported.

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Secret Jobs in Events | Find Your Event Niche in Places You Never Knew About

Savvy Hotelier

There is more to events than you think If you’re a hospitality management student , you’re probably not thinking about events as your career option (which you should!) And if you’re a n event management student you might have a speciality in mind such as weddings, sports, conventions, parties, private events, festivals, etc.

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Hotel Reservation System: Their Significance and Impact on Your Business

Hotelogix

Group Reservations: Handles group bookings efficiently, allowing for the reservation of multiple rooms and the ability to manage group details collectively. No-show and Cancellation Policies: Specify policies for no-shows and cancellations, ensuring transparency and managing guest expectations.

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What is Hotel Management?

Xotels

Hotel Management: Always talks about hospitality in accommodation Hospitality Management: Usually refers to a broader definition, incl. For a comprehensive understanding of the definition of hospitality management , read our full article. See our Hotel Revenue Manager Job Description.