Cloudbeds

APRIL 8, 2024

Many hoteliers question if it’s worthwhile investing in a direct booking strategy or if they can solely rely on online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb, Booking.com, or Trip.com to fill occupancy. Travelers crave experiences. Are you wondering whether you need a hotel booking engine? Upsells and add-ons. Transparency.

OTA 98

OTA Upsell Average Length of Stay Revenue 98

Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For hoteliers, peak travel season is all about making hay while the sun shines. By positioning yourself as the first choice for your target guest, you can charge a higher rates for your rooms – which guests will be more willing to pay given they are competing against so many other travellers.

Maximum Length of Stay 52

Maximum Length of Stay Minimum Length of Stay Overbooking Occupancy 52

SiteMinder

JUNE 12, 2024

The use of yield management should factor in the costs of channels – from GDSs, OTAs, wholesalers, meta search sites and property websites to direct calls – and therefore how to better yield your inventory by channel, customer and more. Pricing sensitivity Business travellers tend to be less price-sensitive than leisure travellers.

Yield Management 98

Yield Management Management Revenue Management Revenue 98

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

Also, gone are the days of selling the majority of your rooms through OTAs. 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. Focus on what leisure travellers want to add value to their stay.

Revenue Management 76

Revenue Management Revenue Management Ancillary Revenue 76

SiteMinder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Google produces 500 million results when asked ‘Is travel getting more expensive?’ Panicked headlines from global news organisations warn travellers about the rising costs associated with travelling by plane, thanks to increased fuel costs and the subsequent pressure on airline profits. What causes hotel rates to fluctuate?

Management 59

Management Average Daily Rate Occupancy Revenue 59

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

Also, gone are the days of selling the majority of your rooms through OTAs. 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. Focus on what leisure travellers want to add value to their stay.

Revenue Management 40

Revenue Management Revenue Management Ancillary Revenue 40

STAAH

JANUARY 26, 2025

Looking for smarter controls in its channel manager One of the biggest challenges faced by the Saraca group was application of restrictions in its channel manager, including Maximum Length of Stay (MLOS), Closed to Arrival (CTA) and Closed to Departure (CTD). STAAH is one of the most compatible and easy to use channel managers.

Maximum Length of Stay 88

Maximum Length of Stay Resorts Revenue Management Closed To Arrival 88