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What is Hotel Revenue Management?

Xotels

XOTELS – Revenue Management eBook In the first chapter of this eBook, we will go over the definition of what is revenue management in the hotel and hospitality industry. Everything will be explained from the fundamentals of revenue management to more advanced practices and strategies.

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Revenue optimization: Full guide for hotels

SiteMinder

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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What is a hotel reservation system and why is it important?

Cloudbeds

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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Busting Today’s Hotel Distribution Myths

Hotel Speak

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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PMS integration: Beginners guide for small properties

Little Hotelier

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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Effective Hotel Sales Strategies to Increase Revenue

Hotelogix

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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Advanced distribution strategies for hotels

Cloudbeds

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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