Skift Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

Skift Take: To remain competitive and optimize revenue, hoteliers need to think like retailers and shift their focus from filing rooms to providing unique guest experiences. True hospitality is about more than just providing a place to stay. Sabre Hospitality Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Revenue Retail Hospitality Hotels 297

Demand Calendar

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The most significant inflection point in recent history was the rise of online travel agencies (OTAs). Many in the hotel industry underestimated this change, leading to a reliance on OTAs that continues to impact profitability and customer relationships today.

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OTA Hospitality Accommodation Business 74

Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Hospitality management platform Cloudbeds has revealed rankings of the highest revenue-generating Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) worldwide, as well as by various countries and regions, with Booking.com coming out on top. The post Cloudbeds: Booking.com top revenue-generating OTA for indies appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In the perpetual quest to achieve greater market share, hoteliers constantly seek strategies to help them transcend the competition posed by online travel agencies (OTAs). This is where hotel data revenue can help.

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Revenue Market Share OTA Hotels 244

Hospitality Net

JUNE 12, 2023

In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate’s CRO, speaks to Sunish Sadasivan, Vice President of E-Commerce & Revenue Management at Chroma Hospitality, as he shares the story of how their hotel reduced their reliance on OTAs for a period of time.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Hotelchamp announces the launch of their innovative Booking Engine—the fourth product in a suite of direct conversion tools designed to help hoteliers drive traffic, improve the experience on their websites and drive direct revenue.

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OTA Revenue 245

Hospitality Net

JUNE 9, 2024

The core revenue stream for every hotel brand will always be heads in beds. With the OTAs, metasearch, short-term rentals and a litany of other travel resources, guests have near-endless optionality for accommodations.

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Revenue OTA Accommodation Branding 189

Hospitality Net

JUNE 26, 2023

We take a look at what makes the Australian tourism sector so unique, and how online travel agencies (OTAs) do their part to help support local hospitality entrepreneurs big and small. A land down under Australia occupies a special place in the hearts and minds of travelers.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 24, 2024

There are several types of hospitality technology solutions that are available in the market. In this post, we will discuss some of the hospitality technology solutions and how they are different from each other. In this post, we will discuss some of the hospitality technology solutions and how they are different from each other.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In today’s competitive hospitality industry, managing bookings efficiently can make or break a hotel's success. For small and mid-size hotels, having the right OTA ( Online Travel Agencies ) channel manager is critical. This guide will help you understand what to look for and how to make the best decision for your hotel.

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OTA Management Overbooking Revenue 52

Webrezpro

JUNE 9, 2023

Online travel agencies (OTAs) like Expedia and Booking.com can bring a significant proportion of revenue to a lodging business, but they also demand high commission fees. Ultimately, the relationship should be determined by the ROI generated from your OTA channels. Do you love ’em or hate ’em?

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OTA ROI Revenue Business 84

Hospitality Tech

JULY 3, 2024

Manual reconciliation of OTA data is fraught with errors and inefficiencies. Learn how automation can streamline processes and safeguard your bottom line.

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OTA Revenue Hotels 52

Hotel Speak

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Cloudbeds’ 2023 data finds that OTAs are back and stronger than ever. The annual report dives into the evolving landscape of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), offering lodging businesses strategic insights to enhance their distribution strategies and maximize revenue in a dynamic travel market.

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OTA Travel Revenue Business 76

Hotelogix

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The advent of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) has revolutionized the hospitality sector. This is the primary reason why as a hotelier, you should know how to select the right OTAs for your hotel. This is the primary reason why as a hotelier, you should know how to select the right OTAs for your hotel.

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OTA Overbooking ROI Hotels 107

Inn Quest

JUNE 6, 2023

When it comes to the future of online travel agencies (OTAs) and their role in the hospitality industry, there are a few key trends and factors to consider. In this post, let us focus on the reasons that will point toward the predictions and trends that have impacted OTAs.

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STAAH

MARCH 19, 2023

Royale Paragon Hospitality Group needed a technology solution that will reduce distribution administration and increase revenue. Simplifying operations and giving back crucial time With multiple properties to manage, time is a precious commodity for the team at Royale Paragon Hospitality Group.

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Hotel Speak

MAY 30, 2024

The hospitality and travel industry is experiencing a spending surge, with online travel agencies (OTAs) like Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb, and Trip.com Group collectively spending a record $4.08 However, Airbnb’s marketing spend as a percentage of revenue (24%) has dipped slightly compared to the previous year.

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Hotel Speak

AUGUST 13, 2024

A robust sales distribution strategy is indispensable for hotels striving to maximise revenue and drive direct bookings. OTAs can drive booking volume, albeit at a high cost of acquisition (which can range from 15 – 30% commission), or hotels can maximise revenue by working with select niche partners to drive quality reservations.

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Hospitality Tech

JULY 1, 2024

Otamiser helps hoteliers and property managers increase their revenue through higher OTA rankings and an innovative approach to revenue management.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 8, 2024

In today’s dynamic hospitality industry, the imperative to secure direct bookings has become more crucial than ever. The intricate task of preserving rate parity is further compounded by the diverse array of online travel agencies (OTAs) and alternative distribution channels.

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OTA Revenue Marketing Market 197

Hospitality Net

JUNE 20, 2023

OTA Insight, the global leader in cloud-based business intelligence, today announced Benchmark Insight, which will be available as a free beta solution globally.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 18, 2023

Cloud-based hospitality platform HotelKey has partnered with OTA Insight to give hotels access to rate data and actionable insights to make more effective pricing decisions. The strategic partnership introduces new API capabilities, including OTA Insight’s data API, drawing on a daily stream of 2 billion rate data points.

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SiteMinder

JULY 13, 2024

What is hotel revenue management? Hotel revenue management is the strategic distribution and pricing tactics used to sell perishable room inventory to the right guests at the right time in order to boost revenue growth. What is the primary purpose of revenue management? Revenue management is essential for any hotel today.

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In the competitive world of hospitality, having a strong sales strategy is key to ensuring your hotel's success. The right sales tactics can help increase revenue, boost occupancy rates , and ensure guests have a positive experience. While OTAs help bring in new customers, relying too heavily on them can hurt your bottom line.

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STAAH

APRIL 11, 2023

STAAH and OTA Insight customers will now be able to access and visualise OTA Insight’s data directly in STAAH solutions for streamlined decision-making. The integration brings two of the hospitality industry’s key service providers closer together and has simplified access to vital pricing intelligence, for joint customers.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 23, 2023

While OTAs can sometimes seem like an unbeatable force, hotels can level the playing field by implementing a comprehensive metasearch strategy that allows them to attract potential guests and increase their profitability. Metasearch engines like Google dominate the online travel market.

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Revenue OTA Marketing Market 237

Cloudbeds

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Cloudbeds’ 2023 data finds that OTAs are back and stronger than ever. The annual report dives into the evolving landscape of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), offering lodging businesses strategic insights to enhance their distribution strategies and maximize revenue in a dynamic travel market.

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OTA Travel Revenue Business 52

Hospitality Tech

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The findings indicate a strong comeback for OTAs, the return of Asian travelers, and a renewed demand for hostels and shared accommodations.

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OTA Revenue Accommodation Travel 52

Boutique Hotel News

MARCH 20, 2023

US: Cloud-based hospitality business intelligence platform OTA Insight has announced the appointment of Vivek Bhogaraju as its chief operating officer (COO). Bhogaraju said: “I am thrilled to join OTA Insight and work alongside such a talented, driven and dedicated team.

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Boutique Hotel News

MARCH 20, 2023

US: Cloud-based hospitality business intelligence platform OTA Insight has announced the appointment of Vivek Bhogaraju as its chief operating officer (COO). Bhogaraju said: “I am thrilled to join OTA Insight and work alongside such a talented, driven and dedicated team.

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Revinate

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In the perpetual quest to achieve greater market share, hoteliers constantly seek strategies to help them transcend the competition posed by online travel agencies (OTAs). This is where hotel data revenue can help. The post How to use hotel data to drive revenue appeared first on Revinate.

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Revenue Market Share OTA Hotels 105

Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

OTA Insight has appointed Courtney Jones to the sales leadership team as VP, North American enterprise sales. Jones brings more than 25 years of hospitality and hospitality technology sales experience to OTA Insight, with expertise in business development and organizational growth, according to the company.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Today’s guests demand instant availability and pricing, whether on Google, Online Travel Agents (OTAs) like Expedia, or your independent hotel’s own website. What’s more, inaccurate or out-of-date information on even one booking platform can lead to lost revenue and administrative headaches.

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OTA Management Revenue Travel 246

Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Online Travel Agents for hotels or OTAs serve as important distribution channels for hotels. OTAs are online platforms or websites that sell hotel rooms to customers. An excellent marketing strategy incorporates OTAs to boost sales and revenue. These statistics show why OTAs are essential for hotels.

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Inn Quest

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In today’s fast-paced hospitality industry, selecting the right reservation system is crucial for the success of your hotel. Hoteliers often face the decision of whether to focus on direct bookings through their website or rely on Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) to fill rooms.

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Hotel Financial Coach Blog

JULY 28, 2024

It can also be a source of new revenue. In this piece, I am going to share one of the best revenue-generating and guest-pleasing ideas that my clients have come up with. The session yielded some interesting ideas, but one idea that the housekeeper and revenue manager came up with was a real game changer.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 7, 2024

It means more revenue, less commission paid to online travel agencies (OTAs), better access to guest data and – all going well – longer lasting relationships with guests. The value of driving direct bookings is obvious.

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OTA Revenue Travel Hotels 130