eZee Absolute

JANUARY 27, 2025

Plus, dont forget to promote them through your website, OTAs, and social media platforms well ahead of the festival to drive bookings and create buzz. Seamless Integration : Connect effortlessly with OTAs and payment gateways for smooth transactions. Songkran is not just a festivalits an opportunity to shine as a hospitality leader.

Upsell 52

Upsell Hotels OTA Revenue Management 52

Cloudbeds

MARCH 15, 2023

Direct bookings are reservations guests confirm directly with a property without using an online travel agency (OTA) or 3rd party intermediary. Direct bookings are beneficial because they connect lodging businesses directly with potential customers and increase hotel revenue through money saved from OTA commissions.

OTA 98

OTA Revenue Sales Hotels 98

Cloudbeds

APRIL 8, 2024

Many hoteliers question if it’s worthwhile investing in a direct booking strategy or if they can solely rely on online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb, Booking.com, or Trip.com to fill occupancy. Upsells and add-ons. Are you wondering whether you need a hotel booking engine? Travelers crave experiences. Rate comparison widget.

OTA 98

OTA Upsell Average Length of Stay Revenue 98

STAAH

APRIL 23, 2024

In today’s fast-paced hospitality landscape, staying ahead of the curve is paramount for maximizing revenue potential. From online travel agencies (OTAs) to direct booking engine , hotels must effectively manage distribution channels to maximize revenue and minimize distribution costs.

Revenue Management 110

Revenue Management Revenue Ancillary Revenue Management 110

Cloudbeds

MARCH 23, 2023

eCommerce sites include hotel websites and booking engines , online travel agencies (OTAs), metasearch engines , and other online platforms where hotels advertise and sell rooms. Metasearch advertising can be an effective way to reach these travelers, compete with OTAs, and generate direct bookings.

OTA 98

OTA Digital Marketing Marketing Market 98

STAAH

OCTOBER 18, 2022

From before they arrive and visit third-party sites or OTAs to look for accommodation or online reviews to your website, email communications and the actual stay – everything contributes towards guest experience. These communications become a fantastic opportunity to upsell your services. Clever ideas to improve guest experience. #1

Revenue 98

Revenue Upsell OTA Overbooking 98

SiteMinder

JANUARY 16, 2025

What is the role of GDS in hospitality? Efficient upselling opportunities A GDS grants your hotel the opportunity to upsell without needing to put much effort in at all. The GDS offers a way for travel professionals to book travel services flights, hotel rooms, car rentals, tours for their clients.

Global Distribution System 52

Global Distribution System Hotels Upsell Travel 52

Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

How many direct bookings are you losing to OTAs due to poor integration? The hospitality industry is no longer operating on traditional pen-and-paper methods. Double bookings , incorrect charges, and missed upsell opportunities can result in revenue loss and negative guest reviews. Guests today expect speed and convenience.

Operations 40

Operations Services Hotels Revenue 40

SiteMinder

JUNE 6, 2024

Some owners of accommodation properties are experienced business people, but new to the day-to-day operations of a hospitality business,” says Tamie Matthews, CEO and Founder of RevenYou, a consultancy for independent hotels. I can’t imagine our job without a channel manager given all the OTAs out there.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Revenue Management Accommodation 98

Clock Software Hospitality

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Presenting excellence is the goal of hospitality. With an increasingly competitive online hospitality marketplace, hoteliers are actively looking for ways to avoid this commission and redirect guests to their website where they can easily complete their booking with the aid of the hotel’s direct booking engine.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality OTA Revenue Management Hotels 52

Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Life House will strengthen its commitment to delivering local, personalized hospitality experiences while maintaining a strong emphasis on financial returns. We’ve seen our solutions drive a 35% increase in revenue while significantly lowering OTA commissions, and we’re excited to bring this value to more lodging properties around the world.”

Revenue Management 59

Revenue Management Digital Marketing OTA Revenue 59

Cloudbeds

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A basic strategy might involve listing your property on a few key online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb and Booking.com and leaving it at that. A specific OTA may help increase occupancy , but it might not actually be profitable for your hotel. Cost of acquisition – which channels are most cost-effective? Think again.

OTA 76

OTA Occupancy Hotels Revenue 76

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The hospitality industry is highly competitive, making differentiation essential. Providing upselling opportunities: Once a guest has booked a room, there are additional opportunities to upsell services such as dining or spa packages, thereby increasing overall revenue.

Hotels 105

Hotels Events Upsell Occupancy 105

STAAH

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The world of hospitality is changing rapidly especially eveyrthying being online. While OTAs undeniably hold sway, the true gold lies in harnessing the potential of direct bookings. Train and encourage your team to upsell and promote the benefits of booking directly. Incentivize them to champion direct bookings.

Email Marketing 105

Email Marketing Upsell Marketing Strategy OTA 105

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Chatrium Hotels & Residences is a Thai hotel group born from a passion to distinctively mark the next chapter in the Asian hospitality experience. Our dedicated staff are not just employees but ambassadors of hospitality. With eight hotels across the portfolio, guests throughout Thailand will have everything they need.

Operations 98

Operations Revenue Hotels OTA 98

Hotelogix

JANUARY 29, 2025

Whether you manage a boutique inn or a luxury resort, these innovations will redefine hospitality. Driving Revenue Growth in a Competitive Landscape In the cutthroat world of hospitality, every edge counts. Channel manager integration : Keep Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) and your booking system in sync without effort.

Management 58

Management Hospitality Hotels Services 58

SiteMinder

JULY 13, 2024

The fluctuating demand, strong competition, and ever-changing e-commerce landscape in hospitality necessitate constant attention and strategic adaptation. That said, one has to ask: why are so many hotels’ margins still being eroded away by OTAs ? Some OTAs still use cached pricing.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Revenue Management OTA 98

Cloudbeds

AUGUST 12, 2024

The hospitality industry has a reputation for lagging behind in its tech adoption journey. This new technology not only reduces administrative tasks for front desk staff (and lost room keys) but also increases upsells with messaging automation and offers. But what technology trends are fads, and which ones are here to stay?

Hotels 98

Hotels Operations Revenue Management Revenue 98

Amadeus Hospitality

APRIL 23, 2024

Some 85% of respondents from the hospitality sector anticipate that personalization could help them to deliver more than 5% growth in incremental revenue. These assets can all be creatively worked into pricing and upselling strategies during the shop and book process.

Upsell 52

Upsell Global Distribution System Hotels Shopping 52

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 is a channel manager?

Management 76

Management OTA Cancellation Overbooking 76

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Whether online or offline, behind every effortless booking experience is a fast, reliable, and fully integrated hospitality management system. These channels may include the hotel’s website booking engine, online travel agencies (OTAs), the global distribution system (GDS), wholesalers, and metasearch sites. Generate more revenue.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Hotels Revenue Operations 98

Cloudbeds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

SAN DIEGO) September 6, 2023 — Cloudbeds, the hospitality management platform powering more reservations and happier guests for lodging businesses around the globe, today announced the worldwide availability of Whistle for Cloudbeds, the company’s award-winning guest communication platform.

Upsell 52

Upsell General Manager Revenue Operations 52

Hotelogix

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Online bookings have become a game changer in the hospitality industry. Upselling An online booking system helps with upselling by presenting guests with additional services or upgrades during the reservation process. They allow guests to book rooms at their convenience at any time of the day, improving customer satisfaction.

Upsell 52

Upsell Revenue Hotels Overbooking 52

Travelboom Marketing

MAY 24, 2024

Hotel revenue management strategies make the most of hospitality budgets by connecting the right guests with the best offer at the optimal time. Though OTAs charge high fees, using these strategically with other channels keeps commissions in check without forfeiting potential revenue. In a tough economy, every dollar counts.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Management Cost Per Click 52

Cloudbeds

JUNE 8, 2023

As the hospitality industry becomes more complex, the role of technology to help streamline operations and automate processes becomes increasingly important. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover report , the hospitality industry has the highest turnover rate of any sector at 86.3%.

Management 98

Management Hotels Revenue Digital Marketing 98

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Guest acquisition cost is one of the most important metrics in the hospitality industry because it provides an indication of how much you’re spending to generate bookings. For example, if you found that your GAC for OTA bookings is 41%, whereas your GAC for direct bookings is 7%, where would you want to prioritize bookings?

OTA 52

OTA Cost Per Click Revenue Marketing 52

Amadeus Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Properties can benefit from greater exposure on major distribution channels with top OTA integrations and 400+ global partners, while exposing special rates on metasearch channels. Travelers are offered greater peace of mind with travel protection options built right in the booking solution. It’s innovation made simple.”

Revenue 57

Revenue Upsell Hotels OTA 57

Xotels

JULY 26, 2024

Don’t Forget About Upselling: Train your staff to upsell guests to higher room categories or add-on services. Upselling and Cross-Selling: The Art of Turning Guests into Big Spenders Alright, let’s talk about the real money-makers in the hotel game – upselling and cross-selling.

Yield Management 59

Yield Management Upsell Hotels Ancillary Revenue 59

Cloudbeds

APRIL 15, 2024

The hospitality industry is notorious for the number of time-consuming and tedious tasks that must be completed every single day. The rise of automation The hospitality industry has been slow to innovate. Revenue management Dynamic pricing is a must in the hospitality industry.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Hotels Operations Revenue 98

Cloudbeds

JANUARY 10, 2025

And yet, many hotels overlook metasearch in their digital marketing strategy , missing out on opportunities to reach a broader segment of travelers, compete for business with online travel agencies (OTAs), and drive direct bookings. Much like with OTAs, the search results then display a list of available hotels and rates in the destination.

Cost Per Click 52

Cost Per Click Market Marketing OTA 52

MediaBoom

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Travelers are booking smarter than ever, using search engines, OTAs, and social media to shape their journeys. By blending these hotel marketing strategies, your hospitality business can dominate search rankings locally and internationally, ensuring you capture every potential guests attention.

Marketing Strategy 93

Marketing Strategy Hotel Marketing Market Marketing 93

Cloudbeds

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In this article, we explore how causal AI is being adopted across industries to help improve decision-making and its impact on hospitality. Causal AI in hospitality Causal AI is making strides across industries, and hospitality is no exception. These types of errors could be prevented with causal AI. What is causal AI?

Hospitality 40

Hospitality Revenue Revenue Management Hotels 40

Xotels

JULY 26, 2024

Don’t Forget About Upselling: Train your staff to upsell guests to higher room categories or add-on services. Upselling and Cross-Selling: The Art of Turning Guests into Big Spenders Alright, let’s talk about the real money-makers in the hotel game upselling and cross-selling.

Yield Management 52

Yield Management Upsell Revenue Hotels 52

Xotels

JULY 26, 2024

Don’t Forget About Upselling: Train your staff to upsell guests to higher room categories or add-on services. Upselling and Cross-Selling: The Art of Turning Guests into Big Spenders Alright, let’s talk about the real money-makers in the hotel game – upselling and cross-selling.

Yield Management 52

Yield Management Upsell Revenue Hotels 52

Hotelogix

MAY 16, 2024

In the highly competitive hospitality industry, where guest expectations are constantly evolving, staying ahead requires more than just meeting these expectations. Ensure real-time OTA distribution with a Channel Manager OTAs are a significant source of bookings, and you must work with multiple OTAs to drive more indirect bookings.

Operations 52

Operations OTA Hotels Revenue 52

Cloudbeds

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Booking source Document the source profile of your guests, whether they booked via an OTA, a travel agent, or your direct booking site. For example, if a guest booked through an OTA, send a post-stay offer encouraging them to book direct next time, with added perks, like a free or discounted meal at your restaurant.

Market 40

Market Marketing Upsell Revenue 40

Cloudbeds

JULY 27, 2023

Unlike Google’s Free Booking Links, this feature is only available to hoteliers; OTAs and resellers can not participate. If you’re listed on OTAs, you’re probably already listed on metasearch channels too. It’s important to note that OTAs cannot participate in Free Booking Links. How do they work?

Cost Per Click 52

Cost Per Click OTA Digital Marketing Accommodation 52