Little Hotelier

MAY 31, 2023

What is the Booking.com cancellation policy? The Booking.com cancellation policy outlines the terms and conditions that apply when a guest cancels a reservation at your hotel. It includes specifics about refund procedures, penalties, and fees associated with cancellations.

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Little Hotelier

JUNE 30, 2023

What is the Expedia cancellation policy? Expedia provides a cancellation policy that allows users to cancel or modify their reservations without any charges or penalties within the first 24 hours. This can help to mitigate potential revenue losses from cancellations.

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TravelNet

JULY 20, 2023

Listing your short-term rentals on Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) can amplify your visibility and attract potential guests, a phenomenon known as the Billboard Effect. As customers come to OTAs with specific desires, it’s crucial for hosts to meet and even exceed the expectations of prospective guests.

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Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In 2024, online travel agencies are still an important part of how hotels get bookings. Whether managing a big hotel chain or a small boutique property, working with OTAs helps you reach more travelers and fill more rooms.    This blog will explain OTAs, how they work, and why they're essential for hotels.

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Inn Quest

JUNE 6, 2023

When it comes to the future of online travel agencies (OTAs) and their role in the hospitality industry, there are a few key trends and factors to consider. In this post, let us focus on the reasons that will point toward the predictions and trends that have impacted OTAs.

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Hotel Speak

JANUARY 25, 2024

The battle for direct bookings has entered a new phase as online travel agents (OTAs) ramp up efforts to establish ownership of hotel guests and their booking journeys, a new report from hospitality technology specialist SHR Group reveals. from $0.16 The impact on Metasearch is even more stark, more than doubling from $0.21

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TravelNet

AUGUST 3, 2023

Managing fees on online travel agencies (OTAs) can be a real headache for property managers. According to a new Forbes report, Airbnb customers in summer 2023 face a whopping average of 36% in added charges above the nightly rate, and the same is probably true for other OTAs. This increases your ranking on OTAs.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

SiteMinder’s new Hotel Booking Trends report, a hotel commerce data analysis of more than 36,000 hotels and 450+ connected booking integrations, has revealed travelers booked their trips on average eight days earlier, and canceled their bookings 17% less year-on-year in 2022, despite a 24% increase in the average daily hotel room rate.

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Hotel Management

MAY 22, 2024

trillion travel market. We know Expedia Group has valuable travel insights. What are you seeing in terms of the global travel outlook? The global travel market is currently worth US$2.3 The global travel market is currently worth US$2.3 trillion and it will probably be somewhere in the region of US$3.2-US$3.5

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Little Hotelier

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

These occur when the payment was originally processed by a third party, such as an online travel agency (OTA) or a booking platform. This is money that you’ve already earned for services you’ve (usually) already rendered, after all, making these losses more painful than simple cancellations. Little Hotelier.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

SiteMinder’s new Hotel Booking Trends report, the only hotel commerce data analysis of more than 35,000 hotels and 450+ connected booking integrations, has revealed travellers booked their trips on average eight days earlier, and cancelled their bookings 17% less year-on-year in 2022, despite a 24% increase in the average daily hotel room rate.

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STAAH

JUNE 18, 2024

The more intuitive and easier your booking process is, the easier it will be for hotels to compete with online travel agents (OTAs) for direct bookings. Ability to offer guests offers, demand-led rates ( dynamic pricing ) and comparing rates with OTAs. Allow guests to easily modify or cancel their bookings online.

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STAAH

MARCH 3, 2024

The vibrant city hotel’s revenue strategy, driven by STAAH’s OTA connections, resulted in a remarkable 300% year-on-year increase in direct bookings since the transition. Nestled in the heart of Malaysia’s vibrant capital city, IDEAS is a haven for both discerning travellers and creative minds alike.

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STAAH

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

For steps on how to Add a Mobile Rate via STAAH click here Boost international bookings – Country Rates Capitalize on the increase in international travel by offering a Country Rate. This feature supports creating NEW promotions created in the MAX extranet, and option to pull existing promotions created on OTA extranet.

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Q4Launch

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The travel industry is constantly changing, especially since the pandemic began in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic turned the travel and tourism industry upside down in the United States. Luckily, travel is now trending up, but not without some new travel industry trends. Begin by requesting a free Google Analytics Analysis.

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STAAH

MAY 30, 2023

With the rise of online travel sales and the influence of e-commerce and review sites, accommodation providers must adapt to the evolving distribution landscape. 8) Online Travel Agents (OTAs): Working with multiple online travel agents (OTAs) is crucial for increasing digital distribution and overall occupancy.

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eZee Absolute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It’s when a guest books a room but simply doesn’t turn up without canceling. You’ve got the solo traveler who forgets about the booking, the big group that cancels last minute, and then there’s the mysterious disappearance act – no clue why they didn’t show up. Sounds impossible?

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Cloudbeds

MAY 8, 2024

Searching for demand patterns for your property is like traveling to the past and then going to the future to forecast how to set up your hotel for success. It also shows what type of guests are staying at your hotel and even what booking channels (direct, online travel agencies (OTAs), etc.) are the most common.

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Cloudbeds

OCTOBER 17, 2024

When planning a trip, travelers browse dozens of properties across multiple websites before landing on their final pick. A basic strategy might involve listing your property on a few key online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb and Booking.com and leaving it at that. That’s the essence of a hotel distribution strategy.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 24, 2024

Learn more Booking.com fees for hosts and hotel owners Like many OTAs, Booking.com charges some fees to hosts and hotel owners, and some to guests. Cancellation fee If a guest cancels a booking, Booking.com might charge a cancellation fee to that guest. After all, there’s only a cost if a booking is made.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Further conveying the steadfastness of the American traveler, new research shares that today’s global economy continues to impact how and when most Americans will travel—but not if they’ll take a trip. According to new data by MMGY Travel Intelligence, six in 10 U.S. adults on a quarterly basis. In fact, 25% of U.S.

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What are travel statistics? Travel statistics refer to data and information related to various aspects of the travel industry, such as travel trends, traveller behaviour, tourism spending, accommodation metrics, and more. Some highlights include: Air travel passengers are expected to reach 9.4

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STAAH

JUNE 6, 2023

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. You can easily set up your booking cancellation policy on STAAH Booking Engine.

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Little Hotelier

JUNE 29, 2023

In essence, Expedia booking allows travellers from around the world to discover and book your hotel online. Travellers can find your hotel by searching for accommodations in your area, compare prices, read reviews, and ultimately make a reservation. Why are Expedia bookings popular among travellers? What is Expedia booking?

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Cloudbeds

MAY 15, 2024

But it also makes it more challenging to get travelers to book direct. Pros and cons of rate parity Rate parity is regulated by contractual agreements between hotels, OTAs, and other booking platforms. As OTAs appeared at the end of the 1990s and started to undercut hotels’ rates, rate parity clauses were extended to them, too.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Examples of booking channels include your own website, online travel agents like Booking.com, metasearch sites like Google, traditional travel agencies, global distribution systems (GDS), and more. These booking channels are a ticket to accessing the millions of travellers around the world who could potentially be your guest.

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The Cosmos

JANUARY 11, 2023

Many people these days depend on tours and travel agencies. Travel agencies are of two types: online and offline travel agencies. Online travel agencies look super cool with their discounts to get things done quickly. Today, we are going to show you why these people do still prefer offline travel agents.

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Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

One of the best ways to do that is by listing your property on Online Travel Agencies (OTAs). However, not all OTAs are the same, and choosing the right one can make a big difference in your hotel's success. What is an Online Travel Agency (OTA)? What to Look for in the Best Online Travel Agency? 

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STAAH

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

For steps on how to Add a Mobile Rate via STAAH click here Boost international bookings – Country Rates Capitalize on the increase in international travel by offering a Country Rate. This feature supports creating NEW promotions created in the MAX extranet, and option to pull existing promotions created on OTA extranet.

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The platform works in a similar way to OTAs like Booking.com and Expedia , making money by charging an Airbnb commission on the reservations it facilitates. Stop paying OTA fees, start earning more Airbnb and other booking channels charge commission fees of 15%-25% which seriously eat into your bottom line. What are Airbnb fees?

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Hotelogix

APRIL 18, 2024

A common trend with novice hotels and hoteliers is to sign up with as many OTAs - Online Travel Agents (like booking.com , Expedia, etc) as possible. This is a fine strategy to start at, however, the problem is managing the hotel on all these OTAs. We used it to automate this rigmarole of updating inventories on OTAs.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 24, 2024

These channels include Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com, direct bookings through the hotel’s website, and Global Distribution Systems (GDS). Increased Visibility : A CRS lists your hotel on more booking platforms (like OTAs and GDS), helping you reach more potential guests.

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Inn Quest

AUGUST 15, 2023

Hotels face a daunting challenge as travelers seek convenience and competitive prices: how to efficiently manage their room inventory across multiple online distribution channels while maintaining real-time updates and avoiding overbooking. This is why hotel channel manager software is in demand nowadays.

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Little Hotelier

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Hostelworld is the leading online travel agent (OTA) in the budget travel space. The platform also offers chat and forum features that allow travellers to meet, mix and mingle with one another via the app. Hostelworld is the biggest hostel-focused OTA. What is Hostelworld?

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STAAH

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Goodbye bland travel experiences. Modern travellers are redefining what hospitality looks like in 2023 and beyond. Hot off the press, Booking.com revealed what modern travellers are seeking – it’s not just another holiday. A large section of travellers are seeking to get away from the grips of technology and closer to nature.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Table of contents Latest news in the hospitality industry A year of increased stability and growth At the beginning of 2023 the focus was firmly on growth, particularly given the effects of COVID on the travel sector over the preceding years. Almost one in five hotel rooms booked online are cancelled prior to travel.

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TravelNet

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Introduction Hopper is an award winning OTA with over 80M captive users in North America and was the most downloaded travel app in 2021. Hopper is an award winning OTA with over 80M captive users in North America and was the most downloaded travel app in 2021. Their Homes/Vacation Rental marketplace launched in Jan 2022.

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