Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

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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Hotel Management

MARCH 30, 2023

Australian revenue managed hotels had a 40% RevPAR increase in 2022 and ADR was up 10% on 2019 figures. Corporate bookings have also increased across the group, with global distribution system (GDS) room nights up 42% compared to 2021.

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STAAH

AUGUST 6, 2024

The answer lies in the use by over 600,000 Travel Agents of one of the 4 Global Distribution Systems (GDS) – Sabre, Galileo, Amadeus or Worldspan. What is Global Distribution Systems (GDS)? What is Global Distribution Systems (GDS)? How Does GDS Work? How Does GDS Work?

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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

We recently spoke to Alexandra Rolton , Strategic Sales & Key Account Manager , about the group’s operations and how it has been utilising SiteMinder’s platform to optimise operations and revenue strategies. “We We provide versatile accommodations which allow us to work with both long and short term guests,” she said.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 30, 2023

Table of contents SiteMinder solves online visibility woes Apart from providing the best service possible, hotels must not neglect the need to maximise their sales channels to boost revenue. Unfortunately this practice was difficult to achieve for Hanging Gardens of Bali. Fortunately, SiteMinder was able to change this.

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Choosing the best channel manager isn't just about convenience. It can directly impact revenue, guest satisfaction, and your ability to scale. What Is a Channel Manager and Why Does It Matter? Delays can lead to double bookings or lost revenue. Use these to stay on top of potential issues.

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Cloudbeds

JANUARY 22, 2025

EBITDAR formula explained One way to calculate EBITDAR is first to determine earnings by subtracting all expenses from revenue and then adding back five cost categories. EBITDAR is calculated using details from the income statement, which presents a company’s revenues and operating expenses over a specific period.

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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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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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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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Inn Quest

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Hotel inventory management is the process of efficiently overseeing and optimizing a hotel’s available resources including rooms, services and facilities, to maximize revenue and guest satisfaction. Effective management ensures that rooms are allocated efficiently and priced competitively.

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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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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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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. Using a mix of these channels helps hotels reach more customers, boost revenue, and manage room availability easily while competing in the market. 

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 1, 2024

SiteMinder’s platform empowers you to execute your hotel business plan seamlessly and drive revenue growth. Key goals: State your main objectives, such as increasing occupancy rates, boosting revenue, or expanding your hotel chain. Revenue and pricing Now we’re onto the good bit!

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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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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. We exclusively use SiteMinder’s channel manager as we think there’s no better solution to fulfil our distribution needs,” Ryan explained.

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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. We exclusively use SiteMinder’s channel manager as we think there’s no better solution to fulfil our distribution needs,” Ryan explained.

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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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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. This not only boosts revenue but also enhances the guest experience by making them feel valued.

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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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Cloudbeds

OCTOBER 17, 2024

While you want them to choose your hotel (and ideally book through your website), you should also aim to maximize the performance of your booking channels to generate more revenue at lower acquisition costs. That’s the essence of a hotel distribution strategy.

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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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SiteMinder

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Hotel statistics may include occupancy rates, revenue figures, guest statistics, cancellation rates, booking channel statistics and more. Online sales in the hotel segment will generate 80% of total revenue in 3 years. Online travel agencies make up the top two revenue generating positions in 79% of major destinations.

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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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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

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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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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Fuel Travel

JULY 11, 2024

It cuts out middlemen, ensuring the best rates for guests and higher hotel revenue. Properties still relying on phone or form bookings are losing revenue, especially amongst younger travelers who are less likely to reach out directly to the hotel. This information is sourced directly from the hotel’s property management system.

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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. What’s an API?

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

Hospitality management is simply a broader term that can be applied to any business in the hospitality industry: not just hotels, but restaurants, bars, cafes, tour companies and more. Hotel management made easy Streamline hotel management, boost revenue, and enhance guest experience with SiteMinder's smart platform.

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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. To ensure you’re operating at a profit, you’ll need to understand pricing at your hotel and optimise your pricing strategy so that you maximise the revenue that you generate per room and per guest.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

Hospitality management is simply a broader term that can be applied to any business in the hospitality industry: not just hotels, but restaurants, bars, cafes, tour companies and more. Hotel management made easy Streamline hotel management, boost revenue, and enhance guest experience with SiteMinder's smart platform.

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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

In this guide, we’ll share simple strategies to help your hotel grow and start earning revenue. According to Hotelogix, integrating a Channel Manager not only saves time but also maximizes revenue by keeping your rates competitive and availability accurate across all platforms.

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