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. Instead of trying to outbid large OTAs, focus on finding the right balance.

OTA 76

OTA Occupancy Hotels Revenue 76

Cloudbeds

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Practical applications include: Demand optimization In hotel revenue management , pricing strategies rely on many different factors, including room rates, upsell opportunities, market and seasonal trends, and competitor pricing. DI can also be more proactive and suggest upsells tailored to guest profiles and booking patterns.

Upsell 52

Upsell Occupancy Revenue Management Revenue 52

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 Travel Hotels 98