Hotel Speak

JANUARY 25, 2024

As the report makes clear, AI-powered personalization of the guest journey, greater leverage of loyalty schemes and the use of predictive analytics to reduce cancellation rates and unnecessary discounting do offer hoteliers a technological solution to the challenges they face.

OTA 110

OTA Cost Per Click Hotels Cancellation 110

Little Hotelier

JUNE 29, 2023

This makes it a one-stop-shop for travellers who want to sort out everything in one go, and with over 435,000 hotels and 400 airlines covered in its catalogue, travellers have plenty to pick from. Expedia’s cancellation and refund policies Expedia bookings have two types of cancellation policies: Fully refundable.

Cancellation 52

Cancellation Hotels OTA Travel 52

Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

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.

Hospitality 158

Hospitality Events Tourism Business 158

Hotel Business

JULY 9, 2024

The addition of OpenSpace, combined with our investment in group management, positions us as a one-stop-shop for hoteliers looking to maximize revenue across their entire property,” said David Woolenberg, CEO, Duetto.

Services 104

Services Hotels Revenue Business 104

Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Shopping around for the most affordable vendor in each area is a fantastic way for organizers to save money and reduce vendor expenses. Keep track of event vendors Whether an event planner or a venue manager, you’ve undoubtedly been faced with a last-minute vendor cancellation.

Events 158

Events Hiring Services Cancellation 158

STAAH

AUGUST 6, 2024

It acts as a one-stop shop for agents to find the best options for their clients. GDS systems enable travel agents and companies to easily modify or cancel bookings, often with minimal penalties. Search and Book : Travel agents use the GDS interface to search for available services based on their clients’ needs.

Global Distribution System 113

Global Distribution System Travel Business Services 113

Hotelogix

JANUARY 30, 2024

The report also covers cancellations, no-shows, and temporary reservations for the day. Hotel POS Report The Hotel Point of Sale (POS) report is essential for monitoring daily sales and revenue from each POS outlet, including bars, restaurants, gift shops, and spas. It highlights which outlets are giving you more non-room revenue.

Occupancy 59

Occupancy Average Daily Rate Hotels Revenue 59

Hotelogix

DECEMBER 25, 2023

That's why you must focus on selling more via your F&B outlets, coffee shops, gift shops, gyms, spas, etc. You can also apply booking and cancellation policies and discounts for extended stays, early-bird bookings, and last-minute bookings to sell more rooms and increase revenue.

Revenue 59

Revenue Sales Shopping Hotels 59

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

By automating tasks like rate shopping, inventory management, and email confirmations, an integrated hotel reservation system reduces labor costs, prevents costly errors, and frees staff to handle more complex tasks. As a lodging operator, you can implement deposit and cancellation policies as a safeguard in case of no-shows.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Hotels Revenue Operations 98

Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

You can also cancel or modify reservations based on guests' requirements here.  Point of Sale If you have a restaurant, bar, gym, spa, or gift shop, you'll need a point of sale (POS) system to manage transactions. You can see which rooms are available, which are booked, and which guests are checking in and out.

Management 59

Management Cancellation Hotels Sales 59

Amadeus Hospitality

JUNE 6, 2023

Building on the intuitive shop and book experience available in Amadeus’ iHotelier® Booking Engine , guests will now be offered a variety of travel protection options during the booking process – medical, cancellations, weather, delays and other related coverage.

Travel 52

Travel Ancillary Revenue Cancellation Events 52

Clock Software Hospitality

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Tip: The Three Steps to Building a Successful Segmentation Strategy For Hotels Make Private Offers to Former Guests Like many other establishments, you have probably experienced a wave of cancellations earlier in the year, some more valuable than others. Adding VIP awareness to staff training is aimed at increasing guest spending.

Cancellation 52

Cancellation Hotels Services Occupancy 52

Intelity

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Additionally, guests can make purchases from the gift shop , request additional towels or toiletries, and book spa appointments all with just a tap. Add benefit: Casting allows hoteliers to cancel expensive cable subscriptions. At Your Service Virtual concierge services are the future.

Dining 52

Dining Cancellation Services Travel 52

Little Hotelier

APRIL 28, 2023

The best booking calendars grant a hotel the ability to manage their reservations from a single screen: you can view past reservations, modify existing reservations, cancel future reservations and more. Advantages of using a hotel reservation calendar Hotel booking calendars form a one stop shop to view and manage all your hotel bookings.

OTA 52

OTA Cancellation Hotels Accommodation 52

Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Spaces such as secret gardens, book shops, or even decommissioned fire stations will instantly get people talking. Bonus: You may even be able to collaborate with their gift shop on some museum co-branded conference swag that ties your event theme and the venue’s theme together. What are the terms of cancellation?

Events 78

Events Shopping Services Accommodation 78

Travelboom Marketing

MARCH 12, 2024

Cancellation Policies: It’s fairly common for an Airbnb to have a cancellation window leading up to your stay where you can receive a full or partial refund if you change your mind, while hotels often offer discounts for booking a non-refundable rate.

Hotels 52

Hotels Cancellation Digital Marketing Accommodation 52

Cloudbeds

JANUARY 10, 2025

Additional booking details may also be provided, such as the cancellation policy, amenities, and inclusions like free breakfast or Wi-Fi. Depending on the site, hotels may also be able to add marketing messaging such as free cancellation or complimentary breakfast.

Cost Per Click 52

Cost Per Click Market Marketing OTA 52

Cloudbeds

JULY 15, 2023

The same happens with a cancellation. It then pushes ARI updates to that channel and, for two-way sync, it imports reservations/cancellations into your Channel Manager, PMS, and/or CRS dashboard. In the case of one-way sync, reservations or cancellations will not be imported. The same applies to offers and promotions.

Management 76

Management OTA Cancellation Overbooking 76

Little Hotelier

AUGUST 7, 2023

It also offers tickets for popular attractions and experiences, making it a one-stop-shop for all your travel needs. Some customers have reported issues with customer service and cancellations. It’s a platform where you can book flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages.

OTA 52

OTA Hotels Services Revenue 52

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

With SiteMinder, this process is made quick and simple with unlimited daily rate shops and a user-friendly interface that makes the data simple to digest. We get notified of cancellations through the integrations, which allows better visibility on inventory and guest records,” explained Heather.

Scale 52

Scale Management Resorts Business 52

Little Hotelier

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Learn more AdobeBooking AdobeBooking is an accommodation booking system that offers a “one-stop-shop to simplify your hotels’ booking operations”. Cancel anytime. Automate your property's operations Use Little Hotelier’s software to manage reservations, guest communications and marketing to drive bookings with minimal hassle.

Management 59

Management Overbooking OTA Accommodation 59

Little Hotelier

JULY 31, 2023

It’s a one-stop-shop that gives you real-time info and insights, helping you make smart decisions to boost your bookings and revenue. Here, you can view all your current and upcoming bookings, as well as any cancellations. Here, you can set your room rates, manage your room availability, and set minimum stay requirements.

Management 52

Management Revenue Cancellation Operations 52

Clock Software Hospitality

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The same goes with the reverse, late cancellations are automatically relisted, allowing the hotel to optimise its revenue potential. This is a more natural way to upsell in the sense that guests feel more comfortable shopping online where they are not put on the spot with the expectation to purchase something.

Upsell 52

Upsell Hotels Accommodation Events 52

Q4Launch

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

For example, overly strict cancellation policies can deter some potential guests. You want to entice those guests to come back, give referrals, or even just buy from the gift shop. Now you will be able to monitor them at any stage in the guest life cycle! This is where your marketing strategy comes back into play.

Marketing Strategy 52

Marketing Strategy Upsell Occupancy Hotels 52

SiteMinder

JULY 13, 2024

Additionally, OTAs aggregate a wide range of hotel options, providing users with a one-stop-shop for comparison shopping, which can attract more clicks and in turn, improved positioning. By doing a deeper dive analysis, you might realise certain segments have higher cancellation rates and you could want to resist marketing to them.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Revenue Management OTA 98

StayNTouch

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

According to a metastudy of 48 abandonment rate studies by the Baymard Institute, approximately 70% of shoppers abandoned their online shopping carts or canceled purchases at checkout.

Hotels 52

Hotels Revenue Shopping Sales 52

Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

They can also take requests for booking cancellation/modification and room upgrades, etc, with ease. POS Outlet: Guests stay in a hotel and use restaurants, bars, gyms, spas, and gift shops (POS outlets). Plus, a Hotel PMS can help schedule housekeeping tasks, assign staff, and track the same for timely completion.

Management 52

Management Revenue Management Hotels Operations 52

Private Upgrades

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Make sure you pack some travel insurance for peace of mind, and if you’re booking a hotel, check if they offer a Hurricane Cancellation Policy. With an on-site casino, rooms designed for groups, and trendy shopping spots, the Rosewood Baha Mar is the perfect place to let loose and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Dining 52

Dining Casinos Cancellation Resorts 52

Social Tables

APRIL 18, 2024

Aquariums, art galleries, botanical gardens, and comic book shops are just a few examples of unique venues that provide event space as a secondary service. Write down everything you want to cover with the venue coordinator, such as deposit requirements, cancellation policies, setup restrictions, etc.

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Events Services Accommodation Closing 78

Hotelogix

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It also aids in managing reservation cancellations and modifications, accepting reservations, sending confirmation emails, extending self-service facilities to guests, processing payments, etc.   Front Office: It allows a hotel's front desk staff to view and update room status, including availability.

Hotels 52

Hotels Revenue OTA Management 52

eZee Absolute

JANUARY 9, 2023

And what better place to set up shop than a cozy hotel room? Which is why it is imperative to offer flexible booking options, such as the ability to easily change or cancel reservations. Now, these individuals who can work from anywhere, are looking for the perfect place to park their laptops.

OTA 52

OTA Hotels Accommodation Travel 52

Cloudbeds

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Records sales data from the F&B department as well as other revenue-generating areas like shops, spas, and additional services. Void and refund reports tracking cancellations, adjustments, voided transactions, and refunds. POS system. Inventory and procurement systems. Housekeeping software.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Revenue Hotels Average Daily Rate 52

Social Tables

MAY 16, 2019

Great wedding insurance should cover each of the following categories: property damage, guest injuries, and all expenses that result from canceled (or postponed) wedding. Shop for bridesmaid dresses. Consider wedding insurance. Free 3D wedding design software Get Started Free Now you’re 6 to 8 months out from your wedding.

Events 83

Events Cancellation Shopping Closing 83

Cloudbeds

MAY 15, 2024

Think free parking, wi-fi, early check-in, late check-out, discounts to local attractions, flexible cancellation terms, and free airport transfers. Rate shopping software. Add value If you can’t charge guests less, provide more value with extra perks. Channel manager.

OTA 52

OTA Hotels Revenue Management Revenue 52

Cloudbeds

MARCH 8, 2024

Features like restaurants and bars, spas and activity rentals, gift shop purchases, and add-ons provide greater cost benefits to your hotel. Maintaining records of confirmation indicating your cancellation policy, alongside signed sales receipts, helps to minimize financial loss.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Revenue Hotels Revenue Management 52

Cloudbeds

JUNE 8, 2023

Be sure to evaluate your software provider’s cancellation policy because you don’t want to be stuck with a flawed system and a company that will make you jump through hoops to leave. I wanted a one-stop shop. Why it matters: You need the confidence of the guarantee.

Management 98

Management Hotels Revenue Digital Marketing 98

MediaBoom

MAY 27, 2024

Commissions per stay: This commission-based system doesn’t make you shoulder the cost of cancellations, as you only pay a portion of the room booking value if a guest stays. You can set up a negative keywords list that’s account-specific, which will then apply across your shopping and search inventory when running relevant ad campaigns.

Cost Per Click 52

Cost Per Click Hotels Display Ads Real Estate 52