SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2025

A bed bank is a business-to-business (B2B) travel provider that connects hotels with travel distributors, such as online travel agencies (OTAs) and tour operators. By collaborating with bed banks, hotels gain access to international markets and diverse travel audiences. How does the concept of a bed bank work?

OTA 96

OTA Occupancy Revenue B2B 96

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How can the “cost of acquisition” be calculated? Should it be added to direct marketing costs in comparison to OTA distribution costs? Should it be our main focus?

Marketing Strategy 75

Marketing Strategy Hotel Marketing Marketing Market 75

Cloudbeds

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

For years, the gold standard guiding business strategies for hotels has relied heavily on historical data, analyzed a few times a year (at best), making it difficult to swiftly respond to changing market conditions. For hotels, this includes making dynamic rate suggestions and identifying segments and offers for marketing campaigns.

Upsell 105

Upsell Occupancy Revenue Management Revenue 105

Cloudbeds

MARCH 15, 2023

What is a direct booking? Direct bookings are reservations guests confirm directly with a property without using an online travel agency (OTA) or 3rd party intermediary. With direct bookings, lodging operators own their guest data and can pick and choose what information they collect during the booking process.

OTA 98

OTA Revenue Sales Hotels 98

Hotel Speak

JULY 20, 2023

OTAs have transformed the way travelers book their accommodations. However, for hotels, these bookings come with their own set of challenges, as OTAs have a profound impact on the revenue of hotels. Usually, OTAs hide guests’ real email, address, and phone numbers to prevent hotels from reaching out directly for future bookings.

OTA 40

OTA Direct Marketing Marketing Market 40

MediaBoom

MARCH 14, 2024

Marketing strategies in the hotel sector are designed to enhance brand visibility and broaden reach. A r obust local SEO strategy helps travelers find your hotel when they’re searching for accommodations in your vicinity, making it a critical component of your digital marketing efforts. Let Mediaboom guide you.

Digital Marketing 68

Digital Marketing Services Market Marketing 68

Cloudbeds

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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. A specific OTA may help increase occupancy , but it might not actually be profitable for your hotel. Increase direct bookings with Cloudbeds.

OTA 76

OTA Occupancy Hotels Revenue 76