SiteMinder

JULY 13, 2024

That said, one has to ask: why are so many hotels’ margins still being eroded away by OTAs ? It would seem that more advanced revenue practices should lead to greater profitability for the hotel, but that has not necessarily been the case. Some OTAs still use cached pricing.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Revenue Management OTA 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. Another key difference between metasearch sites and OTAs is the booking model.

Cost Per Click 52

Cost Per Click Market Marketing OTA 52

Inn Quest

AUGUST 15, 2023

Understanding the Hotel Channel Management Landscape Managing hotel bookings and distribution across multiple online travel agencies (OTAs) and booking platforms is becoming an increasingly complex and time-consuming task for hoteliers. This is why hotel channel manager software is in demand nowadays.

Management 52

Management Global Distribution System Overbooking OTA 52

gcommerce

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

5 Must-Have Hotel Marketing Channels Last week, in “ Hotel Marketing in a Down Economy, ” GCommerce’s Founder, Scott van Hartesvelt , shared some important hotel booking pattern signals, what history has taught us about navigating a challenging economy, and how properties can come out stronger on the other side.

Digital Marketing 52

Digital Marketing Market Marketing Cost Per Click 52

Xotels

AUGUST 15, 2022

Capturing more market share, or penetrating new markets was just not in their mindset. Especially in resort hotel markets, tour operators have for too long influenced hoteliers on how to run their business. What new online marketing initiatives will we launch next year?

Marketing 59

Marketing Market Hotels ROI 59

Cloudbeds

APRIL 15, 2024

Hotel marketing automation For hotels with limited resources, marketing can often fall by the wayside. That’s where technology can step in to facilitate the bulk of marketing automation. There are also automation tools that provide mobile concierge services to facilitate the fulfillment of guest requests.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Hotels Operations Revenue 98

Hotelier Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

By Laura Pratt The more a hotel knows about its guests, the better it can entice them to book and the better it can meet their needs on site. This illumination is facilitated with hotel market segmentation, a key component of a viable hotel revenue-management strategy.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Market Marketing 52

gcommerce

AUGUST 27, 2024

Direct booking potential: Metasearch engines often facilitate direct bookings, which is a priority for luxury hotels aiming to reduce reliance on online travel agencies (OTAs) and retain higher margins. Success stories in luxury hospitality Many luxury hotels and resorts have successfully harnessed this symbiotic relationship.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Management Digital Marketing 52

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

You have to look beyond the four or five biggest channels and find partners that most suit your hotel’s target market and brand positioning. Ignoring the potential of the local area For guests, it’s not just about booking a hotel room; they’re paying for an experience delivered by the destination.

Operations 59

Operations Management OTA Hotels 59

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

Seize the right opportunities: opportunities are abundant – but trying to find the right distribution mix and deciding which opportunities to target is where hoteliers get lost in the giant maze of channels available. Also, gone are the days of selling the majority of your rooms through OTAs.

Revenue Management 76

Revenue Management Revenue Management Ancillary Revenue 76

eZee Absolute

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

According to Hotel Mize , online travel agencies (OTAs) accounted for 40% of global hotel bookings in 2023. The feasibility of these investments depends on the hotel’s financial health and long-term strategy. Target Market Understanding the preferences of your target market is essential.

Consumer 59

Consumer Hospitality Hotels Accommodation 59

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

You have to look beyond the four or five biggest channels and find partners that most suit your hotel’s target market and brand positioning. Ignoring the potential of the local area For guests, it’s not just about booking a hotel room; they’re paying for an experience delivered by the destination.

Operations 52

Operations Management OTA Hotels 52

MediaBoom

AUGUST 6, 2024

By developing detailed guest personas, you can better understand your target market and make informed decisions about your hotel’s branding and marketing strategies. Consistency Understand what you believe in and stick to it: this is the first step of your hotel branding process. Let Mediaboom guide you.

Branding 92

Branding Hotels Services Marketing 92

MediaBoom

MARCH 14, 2024

By collaborating with influencers who align with their brand values, hotels can tap into established audiences, creating authentic and engaging content that resonates with potential guests. Here’s the impact of influencer partnerships on hotel marketing.

Digital Marketing 68

Digital Marketing Services Market Marketing 68

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

If you find you’re running a hotel marketing campaign with high bounce rates, check that the landing page has relevance to your campaign, and that your audience segmentation is correct, as you may be delivering paid advertising or emails to the wrong people.

Hotels 75

Hotels Revenue Market Marketing 75

Travel Media Group

JULY 19, 2023

Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check-in and we check out what’s trending in hotel marketing. This is Travel Media Group Marketing Director and host of the Suite Spot, Ryan Embree. You have to be kind of targeted and specific in your marketing. I’m your host, Ryan Embree.

Hospitality 97

Hospitality Marketing Market Business 97

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

Seize the right opportunities: opportunities are abundant but trying to find the right distribution mix and deciding which opportunities to target is where hoteliers get lost in the giant maze of channels available. Also, gone are the days of selling the majority of your rooms through OTAs.

Revenue Management 40

Revenue Management Revenue Management Ancillary Revenue 40