Hotelogix

AUGUST 27, 2024

Online travel distribution is growing fast—faster than the overall travel market. Today’s digital travelers have many booking options. While this offers new opportunities for your hotel, it also challenges you to cut distribution costs while expanding your brand in a highly competitive market.

Global Distribution System 52

Global Distribution System OTA Revenue Hotels 52

Inn Quest

AUGUST 15, 2023

Hotels face a daunting challenge as travelers seek convenience and competitive prices: how to efficiently manage their room inventory across multiple online distribution channels while maintaining real-time updates and avoiding overbooking. It enables targeted marketing initiatives and individualized visitor experiences.

Management 52

Management Global Distribution System Overbooking OTA 52

STAAH

JUNE 6, 2023

Here are 6 reasons highlighting the importance of a hotel booking engine: 1) Increase your Direct Bookings: A hotel booking engine enables guests to book rooms directly through the hotel’s website or mobile app, bypassing the need for third-party travel agents or online travel agencies (OTAs).

Cancellation 76

Cancellation OTA Global Distribution System Revenue 76

Hotelogix

JULY 11, 2024

Prioritize direct bookings Direct bookings not only result in lower distribution costs but also allow you to cultivate a loyal customer base. Additionally, implement targeted marketing campaigns to drive traffic to your direct booking channels, including hotel website and social media page. 

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Management Hotels 52

SiteMinder

AUGUST 1, 2024

Here’s what to include in your executive summary: Hotel concept: Briefly describe your hotel’s unique features, target market, and overall vision. Marketing strategy: Highlight your key marketing initiatives, such as online advertising, social media engagement, or partnerships with travel agencies.

Business 52

Business Revenue Hotels Occupancy 52

Hotelogix

OCTOBER 4, 2024

For small and mid-size hotels, having the right OTA ( Online Travel Agencies ) channel manager is critical. Make sure the channel manager supports the platforms most popular with your target market. In today’s competitive hospitality industry, managing bookings efficiently can make or break a hotel's success.

OTA 52

OTA Management Overbooking Revenue 52

Inn Quest

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Use a Channel Manager: A channel manager ensures that your room availability and rates are consistent across various online booking channels, including your website, OTAs (Online Travel Agencies), and GDS (Global Distribution Systems). This prevents overbooking and rate disparities, enhancing the guest experience.

Management 87

Management Overbooking Revenue Hotels 87