SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Whether travellers choose the Homewood Hotel & Spa , The Bird or the Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa , they’re in for a time of discovery, pampering and pure enjoyment. One example is PetsPyjamas which offers travellers a curated selection of pet-friendly hotels. Then the inventory across all channels is updated automatically.

Revenue 98

Revenue OTA Overbooking Online Sales 98

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What is travel technology? Travel technology comprises digital tools and platforms aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing guest experiences in the travel and hospitality sectors. Here’s how travel technology is changing the industry and the possible implications, negative and positive, for hotels.

Travel 52

Travel Hotels Services OTA 52

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. Multiple rate plans.

OTA 98

OTA Upsell Average Length of Stay Revenue 98

eZee Absolute

JANUARY 15, 2025

Blending modern comfort with traditional Rajasthani charm, it welcomes both local and international travelers to experience Udaipur’s royal heritage. Missed Bookings and Overbooking Chaos: Reservations were often mishandled, leading to lost revenue and unhappy customers. The result? Weekly and monthly data?

Management 52

Management Overbooking Hotels Operations 52

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

When travelers make a hotel reservation, they expect a seamless experience , or they may decide to stay elsewhere. For hotels, meeting this expectation means moving away from manual processes and investing in booking software that allows travelers to book a room when they want on the channel of their choice. Generate more revenue.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Hotels Revenue Operations 98

SiteMinder

JUNE 12, 2024

This can involve overbooking strategies to account for last-minute cancellations or no-shows. Distribution Management : Overseeing the various channels through which rooms are sold, such as direct bookings, online travel agencies (OTAs), or traditional travel agents. in one day, week, or month.

Yield Management 98

Yield Management Management Revenue Management Revenue 98

Hotel Speak

JULY 24, 2024

Hotels have worked with third parties such as airlines, travel agents, online travel agents (OTAs) and the Global Distribution System (GDS) for decades. Myth 1: Hoteliers must adhere to rate parity FACT : Firstly, this all depends on the contract in place with your third-party travel sales platforms.

OTA 101

OTA Hotels Revenue Marketing 101

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 where a hotel channel manager comes into play.

Management 52

Management Global Distribution System Overbooking OTA 52

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Our constant struggle has been efficiently managing availability, inventory, task management, and online travel agencies (OTAs),” said Pawarisa. Our previous low-quality channel manager made this an arduous and time-consuming task for our staff.” Since implementing SiteMinder our operations have undergone a remarkable transformation.

Operations 98

Operations Revenue Hotels OTA 98

SiteMinder

MAY 17, 2023

Given that VALA Hua Hin – Nu Chapter Hotels has partnered with several travel agencies, staff members had to spend a lot of time inputting data and managing the online sales channels manually. ” Reduced overbooking and human errors The benefits stretch much further than being more efficient and doing things easier.

Revenue 52

Revenue Operations Overbooking Online Sales 52

Hotelogix

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Channel Manager A channel manager is a software that helps you distribute/update your hotel’s rooms and rates on all the connected Online Travel Agencies (OTA). This would lead to overbooking and double booking. This is a time-consuming process and does not guarantee a real-time update. Now you know what a Hotel PMS is.

OTA 52

OTA Management Overbooking Cancellation 52

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

Guest & Market Segmentation Hotel market segmentation is an important component of effective revenue management, allowing hotels to target diverse consumer groups based on their behaviours and budget levels. Focus on what leisure travellers want to add value to their stay.

Revenue Management 76

Revenue Management Revenue Management Ancillary Revenue 76

Cloudbeds

OCTOBER 9, 2024

By combining Cloudbeds’ innovative property management system (PMS) with STS Cloud’s robust event management and sales capabilities, hoteliers can prevent overbookings, optimize room and event inventory, and deliver personalized service to win more deals.

Events 59

Events Sales Operations Sales Process 59

Cloudbeds

APRIL 15, 2024

The hospitality industry is notorious for the number of time-consuming and tedious tasks that must be completed every single day. When the pandemic hit in 2020, property owners were forced to adopt technology to meet traveler demand for contactless services and offset staffing shortages.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Hotels Operations Revenue 98

Cloudbeds

JULY 15, 2023

After all, travelers can’t book a property they don’t find! And even then, manually-managed distribution is risky: any delays in updating rates and availability on a channel’s extranet could mean selling a room that isn’t available or selling at a lower rate, which can lead to overbooking and sub-optimal yield management.

Management 76

Management OTA Cancellation Overbooking 76

Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

It allows you to automate time-consuming tasks, reduce manual work, and keep everything—from bookings to payments—in one place. This will save you from the hassle of manual updates and reduce the risk of overbookings or missed payments. Learn more Why is PMS integration essential for small properties? Streamlined operations.

OTA 59

OTA Motels Upsell Overbooking 59

Xotels

JANUARY 18, 2021

It allows you to target and market to a variety of consumer groups with different behaviour with an offer that matches their needs and budget level. BAR Indirect Commissionable – Best Available Rate sold trough commissionable online travel agencies. BAR Indirect Net – Best Available Rate sold through net rate online travel agencies.

Hotel Marketing 40

Hotel Marketing Market Marketing Revenue Management 40

SiteMinder

JUNE 29, 2023

An OTA channel manager is a tool used to manage online travel agents (OTAs) in a single platform. OTA channel managers provide a centralised platform for managing online travel agencies so that you can save time and minimise the likelihood of errors. What is an OTA channel manager? Table of contents Why use a channel manager for OTAs?

OTA 52

OTA Management Revenue Occupancy 52

eZee Absolute

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This eco-friendly haven has been a tranquil retreat for travelers seeking a perfect blend of serenity and comfort. This not only made day-to-day operations more complicated and time-consuming but also restricted the resort’s capacity to expand its business. The main thing missing was a comprehensive hotel PMS.

Resorts 52

Resorts Tourism Fair Share Operations 52

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In its early days around 2007, Airbnb appeared to be positioned in a niche for budget-conscious travellers, who did not mind sharing their accommodation with their hosts. Say hello to digital nomads or travellers who also work. Table of contents. What are the benefits of listing your hotel on Airbnb? HomeAway and Vrbo.

Hotels 52

Hotels Average Length of Stay Accommodation Management 52

Cloudbeds

JANUARY 10, 2025

For travelers, planning a vacation can be a lot of work. To save time and money, more travelers are turning to metasearch platforms like Google Hotel Ads, Tripadvisor, and Trivago to search for hotels, conduct price comparisons, and find deals. Watch the full session from Passport 2024. Watch now What is hotel metasearch?

Cost Per Click 52

Cost Per Click Market Marketing OTA 52

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

With built-in food service available , guests never have to worry about their food getting cold as it travels from the kitchen to the event. Overbooking: Double-booking or overbooking restaurant event spaces can increase staff stress and decrease customer service.

Events 88

Events Dining Services Accommodation 88

Cloudbeds

JUNE 8, 2023

With the rise of chatbots and messaging tools across all business types, travelers expect to be able to communicate with their lodging provider before, during, and after their stay. When you don’t have an organized system or use complicated technology, the training process can be time-consuming and frustrating for everyone.

Management 98

Management Hotels Revenue Digital Marketing 98

Cloudbeds

APRIL 23, 2024

In the hospitality industry, RFPs are usually sent to hotels by event planners, corporate travel managers, tournament organizers, travel management companies, or production companies. Management tools also streamline the time-consuming RFP process, making it easier to templatize and respond to RFPs fast. Invest in RFP software.

Business 52

Business Events Hotels Sales 52

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 11, 2022

From collating data in one place to automation processes – these are key to ensuring time-consuming activities are completed quickly, boosting overall efficiency. In today’s fast-paced travel environment, it’s critical that you automate as many tasks as possible. This means you can focus on the more important hotel operations.

Hotels 52

Hotels Management Revenue Management Revenue 52

Cloudbeds

APRIL 30, 2024

A brief history of room price optimization Given the multitude of factors to consider and the analysis required, establishing accurate real-time room prices for your property may seem complex and time-consuming. During peak seasons, higher prices can prevent overbooking, while lower prices during off-peak times can attract more guests.

Revenue 52

Revenue Revenue Management Occupancy Hotels 52

MediaBoom

MARCH 14, 2024

With over 80% of leisure travelers globally booking accommodations online in 2024, as per Statista, the shift towards online travel booking is unmistakable. However, modern travelers prioritize the experience they’ll have when booking a hotel.

Digital Marketing 68

Digital Marketing Services Market Marketing 68

Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Consider that a third of all spending on travel – to the tune of $145 billion – goes through online booking. The more you can rely on your own website, the less commission you have to pay to online travel agencies and the stronger your relationship with guests will become. This avoids overbookings while maximising exposure.

OTA 52

OTA Hotels Management Revenue 52

Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

These systems provide a unified experience from booking to checkout, meeting the high expectations of today’s tech-savvy travelers. For example, a cloud based Hotel PMS ensures that bookings are accurately recorded, reducing the chances of overbooking or double-booking rooms.

Hotels 40

Hotels Operations Management Services 40

Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

These systems provide a unified experience from booking to checkout, meeting the high expectations of today’s tech-savvy travelers. For example, a cloud based Hotel PMS ensures that bookings are accurately recorded, reducing the chances of overbooking or double-booking rooms.

Hotels 40

Hotels Operations Management Services 40

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

Guest & Market Segmentation Hotel market segmentation is an important component of effective revenue management, allowing hotels to target diverse consumer groups based on their behaviours and budget levels. Focus on what leisure travellers want to add value to their stay.

Revenue Management 40

Revenue Management Revenue Management Ancillary Revenue 40

SiteMinder

JULY 24, 2023

Example of a hotel booking form Group hotel reservation form When dealing with large groups, such as business travellers attending a conference, extended families on holiday, or tour groups, a group hotel reservation form can significantly improve efficiency. of rooms Room type/s Reason for travel (e.g. of adults No. of children No.

Hotels 52

Hotels Management Overbooking Services 52

Little Hotelier

MARCH 10, 2024

Features Streamlined booking management : Little Hotelier’s intuitive system simplifies booking and reservation management for small hotels, ensuring easy tracking of availability and confirmations, thus minimising overbooking and enhancing guest check-in experiences.

Hotel Sales 52

Hotel Sales Sales Revenue Management Revenue 52

SiteMinder

AUGUST 29, 2023

For instance, business travellers may be less inclined to worry about discovering quirky or special hotel designs. Best practices for reducing hotel expenses online With the rise of dominant online travel agencies and the ever-evolving dynamics of digital marketing, hoteliers often grapple with escalating distribution costs.

Revenue 52

Revenue Hotels OTA Operations 52

Catala Consulting

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In todays digital landscape, travellers have countless ways to book a hoteldirect websites, online travel agencies (OTAs), global distribution systems (GDS), metasearch engines, and even social media platforms. Global Distribution Systems (GDS): Used by travel agents to book corporate and group travel.

Global Distribution System 52

Global Distribution System OTA Forecasting Revenue Management 52

Hotelogix

JANUARY 12, 2025

Online Travel Agencies: Expanding Your Reach When travelers search for a place to stay, they usually turn to Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com, Expedia, or Agoda. What is an Online Travel Agency? For example, if your hotel is in India, OTAs like MakeMyTrip or Goibibo are widely trusted by domestic travelers.

OTA 52

OTA Hotels Travel Management 52