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Exclusive: the pub business taking on Sydney’s boutique hotel market

Hotel Management

“It started with those more traditional pubs where we’ve elevated the food beverage offering and, in some cases, where there’s been those extra floors above, we’ve put in boutique hotel rooms, a rooftop bar, gardens – whatever made sense for the space,” explained Public Group General Manager of Hotels, Joanne Sproule.

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What is hotel tax? Room occupancy and lodging tax guide

Little Hotelier

Hotel tax, also known as occupancy tax, lodging tax or bed tax, is a tax that US authorities impose on the rental of hotel rooms and other forms of short-term accommodation. Is hotel occupancy tax state or local? The listed room rate includes the OTA’s markup, usually 15-25%. What is hotel tax? Here’s why. per unit per day.

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Hotel reservations manager: Job description and responsibilities

SiteMinder

For example, during peak travel periods, an efficient reservations manager using a modern property management system (PMS) can swiftly allocate room blocks for group bookings or special events, maximising occupancy without overbooking. What does a hotel reservations manager do?

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Hotel efficiency: Metrics and strategies for small properties

Little Hotelier

Maximising ADR helps a hotel increase revenue without needing to increase occupancy. Average occupancy rate : The percentage of available rooms that are occupied over a given period of time. A higher occupancy rate indicates better utilisation of available rooms – a sign that you are marketing and operating efficiently.

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Ignorance means risks: What revenue management means for today’s hotels and the costs of neglecting it

SiteMinder

According to De Ponga, hotel software solutions such as channel managers and revenue management systems (RMSs) have democratised the practice, owing to the rise of online travel agencies (OTAs). “I I can’t imagine our job without a channel manager given all the OTAs out there.

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What is a booking engine? How to increase profitability and direct bookings

Cloudbeds

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. Integrating with these engines and offering real-time pricing and availability ensures that guests book directly instead of with an OTA.

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How to start a hotel business plan

SiteMinder

Key goals: State your main objectives, such as increasing occupancy rates, boosting revenue, or expanding your hotel chain. Sales channels: How you will determine your distribution strategy , whether it’s direct bookings, online travel agents (OTAs), or a combination of both. based on your projected occupancy and service levels.