Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

It can directly impact revenue, guest satisfaction, and your ability to scale. What Is a Channel Manager and Why Does It Matter? A channel manager connects your property management system to booking platforms such as OTAs, GDS (Global Distribution Systems), and direct booking engines.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 26, 2024

Revenue optimization vs revenue management In terms of definition and practice, there is a difference between revenue optimization and revenue management. Table of contents Why is hotel revenue optimization important? Included in this will be key metrics, forecasting models, and trending insights.

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Cloudbeds

JANUARY 22, 2025

Financial analysis When EBITDAR is combined with other metrics, such as ADR (average daily rate), occupancy rate, or RevPAR (revenue per available room) , it can help dig deeper into financial metrics. 7 tips to improve EBITDAR As a profit metric, EBITDAR can be improved in two ways: increasing revenue and reducing costs.

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Inn Quest

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Effective hotel inventory management relies on technology solutions like Property Management System s (PMS), Channel Managers, and Revenue Management Systems (RMS) to automate tasks, analyze data and make informed decisions. Implementing an RMS helps maximize revenue by adjusting rates dynamically.

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SiteMinder

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Revenue tips were engrossing – Hotel revenue management: Strategies to boost topline revenue had readers poring over the page for an average of 9.5 Now, onto the podium… Our top three most viewed blogs in 2022 were: What is a global distribution system (GDS) and is it right for your hotel?

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Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The reservation system acts as the central hub of the reservation ecosystem, which may also include a website booking engine, channel manager, and revenue management system. When integrated, these modules work together to help hotels manage room availability, distribution, reservations, and revenue.

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Hotel Speak

JULY 24, 2024

Effective hotel distribution strategies enable hotels to target the right audience, optimise occupancy rates, and enhance revenue management. Hotels have worked with third parties such as airlines, travel agents, online travel agents (OTAs) and the Global Distribution System (GDS) for decades.

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Cloudbeds

OCTOBER 17, 2024

By strategically analyzing revenue booked, occupancy rates, acquisition costs, and guest segments, hotels can build an advanced distribution strategy that delivers real value. Distribution KPIs How do you know if your distribution strategy is really working?

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Amadeus Hospitality

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Large-scale sporting events such as France’s Rugby World Cup substantially impacted hotel occupancies. Throughout it all, we’ve kept pace with the evolutions of an industry where hotel occupancies outperformed 2022 , group business in the top 25 U.S. markets has already recovered by 99.1% markets has already recovered by 99.1%

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Hotelogix

AUGUST 27, 2024

This means using a mix of online and offline channels, like Online Travel Agents (OTAs), meta-search engines, direct bookings, reviews, Global Distribution Systems (GDS), and more. Hotel distribution channels are the different ways hotels sell rooms to guests.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 1, 2024

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.

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Cloudbeds

APRIL 2, 2024

A hotel central reservation system is a core software platform that manages all reservations for a hotel and provides a centralized repository of the inventory of rooms on sale and their characteristics (e.g., room types, maximum occupancy, stay restrictions, etc.), The revenue management system (RMS).

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Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Revenue management integration For properties working with global distribution systems (GDS), a property management system and GDS integration can help maximise exposure. This tool helps automatically adjust room rates based on demand, competition, and occupancy.

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SiteMinder

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Hotel statistics may include occupancy rates, revenue figures, guest statistics, cancellation rates, booking channel statistics and more. Hotel occupancy will increase 2.5% globally next year. Average US occupancy rate is just under 65%. Some major cities could see occupancy rises by as much as 17.5%

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eZee Absolute

OCTOBER 24, 2024

But before we get into the techie part, let’s understand what exactly hotel distribution is. Simply put, hotel distribution refers to the process by which hotels make their rooms, rates, and inventory available to potential guests.

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Xotels

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Have you ever wondered what makes a hotels distribution strategy truly effective? Hotel distribution isnt just about listing your rooms on a few booking sites and hoping for the best. Article Summary What Are Hotel Distribution Channels? What Are Hotel Distribution Channels? Spoiler alert: this is exactly that!

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A Central Reservation System (CRS)  helps hotels manage room availability, pricing, and bookings from different channels. These channels include Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com, direct bookings through the hotel’s website, and Global Distribution Systems (GDS).

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Fuel Travel

JULY 11, 2024

This information is sourced directly from the hotel’s property management system. If the hotel is using a revenue management platform, the specific rates are managed and optimized in either that system or in the PMS itself. Why it matters: Efficient channel management maximizes occupancy and revenue.

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SiteMinder

DECEMBER 20, 2023

RevPAR , or revenue per available room, is one the easiest ways to predict revenue for a hotel. Simply multiply your predicted average daily rate (ADR) by your occupancy rate. For example if your hotel is expected to be occupied at 80% with an ADR of $200, your RevPAR will be $160.

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Cloudbeds

JULY 15, 2023

For growing hospitality businesses, a channel manager is a fundamental part of successful revenue management and distribution strategy. In this guide for hospitality professionals, you’ll learn all about Channel Managers, from how they work to what makes great software for your business specifically.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

Types of hotel management If we zoom in on accommodation management, it too can be divided into a few different categories, which reflect the broad range of tasks and challenges that hotel management presents. You’ll need smart revenue management and pricing strategies if you want to optimise your Average Daily Rate (ADR).

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

Types of hotel management If we zoom in on accommodation management, it too can be divided into a few different categories, which reflect the broad range of tasks and challenges that hotel management presents. You’ll need smart revenue management and pricing strategies if you want to optimise your Average Daily Rate (ADR).

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Catala Consulting

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Hotel distribution is the backbone of a successful revenue management strategy. 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.

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 12, 2025

Rate Parity : Ensures that your room rates remain consistent across all distribution channels, from OTAs to your direct website. This practice simplifies revenue management, builds trust with booking partners, and avoids conflicts between platforms. For more details, check out the Hotelogix Blog on Hotel Distribution Channels.

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