Hotelogix

JULY 11, 2024

In this blog, we will delve into different aspects of hotel revenue management and explore top tips and tricks to help you optimize your hotel’s revenue potential.    What is Revenue Management in Hotels?

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 14, 2025

Travelport GDS is a global distribution system vendor that connects travel service providers (hotels, airlines, car hire companies) with travel agents who book these services on behalf of their clients. What is Travelport GDS? What does Travelport GDS do?

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

I look forward to supporting him as we work together to leverage the power of the BWH Hotels global distribution system, loyalty program, and quality assurance.” He moved to New Zealand to be part of the opening team at Abstract Hotel and Residences in Auckland, managed by Capstone.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 11, 2024

Learn more Smart solutions make difficult work easy Brady Hotels has been particularly impressed by a few of SiteMinder’s most powerful features; the Channel Manager , Insights , and Global Distribution System (GDS).

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 30, 2023

Besral Sitorus, Cluster Revenue Manager of the hotel, expressed his satisfaction after relying on SiteMinder: “SiteMinder has a LOT of connections, which makes it easier for us to connect with valuable channels. The team was struggling to widen visibility via online channels with their previous technology solution.

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Streamline Distribution to Maximize Visibility Managing your distribution channels is key to maximizing your hotel's visibility. OTAs (like Booking.com or Airbnb), your website, and other platforms (like Global Distribution Systems or GDS) are the places travelers look for hotels.

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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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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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Skift Blog

MAY 30, 2023

Skift Take: Travelers worldwide want to purchase and manage ground transport tickets digitally, same as they typically can for flights and hotels. The industry is finally starting to respond. Justin Dawes Read the Complete Story On Skift

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STAAH

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Read an in-depth blog on optimal distribution mix This broad distribution capability allows hotels to reach a diverse audience through platforms such as online travel agencies, global distribution systems, metasearch engines, and their own website.

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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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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

JANUARY 22, 2025

Business intelligence software To improve EBITDAR, teams can use business intelligence software to collaborate, identify opportunities to reduce costs, and find ways to increase revenue. 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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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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Little Hotelier

JULY 31, 2024

We spoke to Ulfa Oktafiani , E-Commerce & Revenue Manager , about how the property keeps operations running smoothly when there is so much to manage. Ulfa praised SiteMinder’s convenience and clever data that enables hoteliers to identify market demand much easier. “It

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SiteMinder

JULY 15, 2024

We spoke to Ulfa Oktafiani , E-Commerce & Revenue Manager , about how the property keeps operations running smoothly when there is so much to manage. Ulfa praised SiteMinder’s convenience and clever data that enables hoteliers to identify market demand much easier.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 22, 2024

To help keep operations running efficiently and profitably, the group uses SiteMinder’s leading platform to manage distribution, revenue management, improve their online visibility and use analytics to make informed decisions. SiteMinder allows us to connect to various distribution channels and makes the connection easy.

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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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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. Choose a PMS that integrates with revenue management software and set it to update rates in real-time.

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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. In the next section, we’ll explore the first of five technologies that are transforming hotel distribution , and how they’re helping hotels stay ahead of the curve.

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Amadeus Hospitality

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The enhanced Agency360+™ corporate performance dashboard delivers greater insight into corporations that are being booked via the Global Distribution System (GDS) in individual markets, providing users with more clarity as to which corporations and associated travel agencies are bringing the most value to their business.

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Cloudbeds

APRIL 2, 2024

The main function of a CRS is to act as a hub for all distribution activities, including making available rooms visible across distribution channels, allowing travelers and travel agents to make reservations, and collecting booking data. The revenue management system (RMS). Busy Rooms.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

On the other hand, a channel manager is a more comprehensive tool designed to manage and synchronise a hotel’s inventory across multiple online distribution channels, such as online travel agencies (OTAs), global distribution systems (GDS), and direct booking platforms.

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Cloudbeds

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Indirect channels, such as OTAs, metasearch sites, Global Distribution Systems (GDS) such as Amadeus and Sabre, travel agents, tour operators, and wholesalers, are third-party platforms that serve as intermediaries by listing hotel rooms.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Other than the front of house managers and night managers, a hotel’s management staff go largely unseen by guests. From hiring all staff to scheduling maintenance to creating new revenue management strategies , the hotel management team is extremely busy. Operations manager. Night duty manager.

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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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SiteMinder

AUGUST 1, 2024

Sales channels: How you will determine your distribution strategy , whether it’s direct bookings, online travel agents (OTAs), or a combination of both. Pricing strategy: How you will set competitive room rates and consider implementing revenue management strategies to maximise occupancy and revenue.

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SiteMinder

DECEMBER 4, 2023

UK hotel industry statistics The top five revenue generating channels for hotels in the UK are Booking.com, Expedia, hotel websites, hotelbeds, and global distribution systems (GDS). s accommodation industry employs about 1.6 million people. The most popular hotel brand in the UK is Premier Inn.

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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

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Execute wise revenue management One area in which technology can make you more efficient and effective is revenue management, by centralising and simplifying the collection and analysis of financial data.

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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

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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