Hospitality Net

JULY 18, 2024

Lighthouse (formerly OTA Insight), the leading commercial platform for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the release of Channel Manager. This industry-first AI-powered solution transforms pricing, promotion, and distribution for independent hotels.

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Hotelogix

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The advent of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) has revolutionized the hospitality sector. To be very precise, it has shaped the way guests book their accommodations at hotels. This is the primary reason why as a hotelier, you should know how to select the right OTAs for your hotel.   Why should you partner with OTAs?

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Hotel News Resource

JUNE 20, 2023

Article - OTA Insight Announces Benchmark Insight, Launching a New Era of Performance Benchmarking for Hotel Revenue Managers - New offering is a powerful solution built to deliver competitive insights and shape strategic actions

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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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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In fact, the average independent hotel is listed on 5 to 7 different channels. Today’s guests demand instant availability and pricing, whether on Google, Online Travel Agents (OTAs) like Expedia, or your independent hotel’s own website. Yet, manually updating these details across the web can eat up hours per day.

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eZee Absolute

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

And there’s no hiding that Online Travel Agents (OTAs) are a major source for optimizing their online booking flow. It is observed that OTAs control approximately 2/3rd of all online bookings. But hoteliers often get muddled among various OTA platforms and miss out on the best ones. Top 10 OTAs to Drive Maximum Bookings.

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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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Refine

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What are the advantages of participating in special OTA deals? Question by Chaya Kowal) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Connor Vanderholm - CEO, Topline The post Top Tips for Hotels Participating in Special OTA Deals appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 18, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology enhancements for hotels promise enhanced customer service, higher margins and expanded research and booking, with improved experiences for guests.

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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 11, 2023

When it comes to planning a trip, choosing the right online travel agency (OTA) can make all the difference. In this blog, we’ll explore the top US-based OTAs of the year, helping you make an informed choice for your next adventure. Whether you’re planning a flight, hotel stay or car rental, Expedia has you covered.

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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. OTA Insight’s team of international experts supports more than 60,000 properties in 185 countries.

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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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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. While the commissions can sting, OTAs increase a […] Source

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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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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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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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STAAH

APRIL 23, 2024

As technology continues to evolve, so do the strategies and innovations within revenue management. Let’s delve into some of the key trends shaping the future of revenue management in the hotel industry: 1.

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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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STAAH

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The right software is a game-changer for hotel success, shaping everything from operational efficiency to guest satisfaction. As technology continues to advance, hotels have transformed the way they manage daily tasks and interact with guests. Let’s take a look at some essential software solutions every hotel should consider.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 12, 2024

What is Yield Management? Yield management is a pricing and revenue management strategy that is used to maximise business performance. For hotels, the ultimate aim of yield management is to increase revenue by leveraging the balance between supply (available rooms) and demand (guest bookings).

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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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Skift Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

Skift Take: Lighthouse, the travel startup formerly known as OTA Insight, has bought Berlin-based HQ revenue. The deal marks another step in Lighthouse's strategy of expanding through talent acquisition rather than merely accumulating customer lists. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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SiteMinder

JUNE 6, 2024

A quick search on the internet yields a wide range of definitions for ‘revenue management’. Some of these take a theoretical, almost academic approach and, in several instances, there are iterations of revenue management’s classic definition: ‘selling the right room, to the right guest, at the right time, for the right price’.

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Boutique Hotel News

MARCH 6, 2023

Worldwide: Cloud-based business intelligence company OTA Insight has launched Rate Insight+, a commercial tool which combines hotel and short-term rental data into one platform. Rate Insight+ will now provide hoteliers with a consolidated overview of short-term rental and hotel pricing in a singular platform.

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Little Hotelier

JULY 16, 2024

What is hotel inventory management? Hotel inventory management is the practice of ensuring your room inventory is sold efficiently and effectively for the best possible results. This means managing supply and demand to hit your desired occupancy rate while also maximising the revenue returns for your business.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 28, 2022

It’s well established by now that OTAs (online travel agencies) are crucial for your hotel’s booking success, both as a marketing and distribution channel, particularly as online travel bookings continue to grow. This blog will look at some key insights that help you choose the right OTAs for your accommodation business.

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Hotelogix

JULY 11, 2024

As an independent hotel owner, you understand the challenges of driving revenue in a competitive market. From setting the right prices to attracting the right guests, every decision you make impacts your hotel's bottom line.   What is Revenue Management in Hotels?

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eHotelier

JUNE 15, 2023

In this White Paper, we take a look at the wider tech stack and examine why, it is, in many cases, ineffective in enabling hotels to access the power of Big Data and in turn, compete successfully against Online Travel Agents (OTAs).

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Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

While you create unique experiences for your guests, managing daily operations is crucial to ensure smooth functioning and profitability. Below are the key tips for efficiently managing your resort property using modern management systems. Absence or delay in the orders can result in major discrepancies in the folios.

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Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Operating a large independent hotel with 200+ rooms, 4-5 in-house restaurants, a couple of gyms, spas, and gift shops is multifaceted, where precision, efficiency, and guest satisfaction are paramount. Inventory and supplier management Efficiently managing inventory for dining, bars, and room amenities is vital yet challenging.

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Hotel Speak

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The annual Duetto Revenue Management Trends & Predictions Survey results are in! After weeks of polling hoteliers from around the world, we can now deep-dive into the results and see what trends and predictions hotel teams are looking at for 2024. are currently using a revenue management system (RMS), up from 82.3%

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eHotelier

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Many hoteliers don’t fully understand the importance of pre-authorizations in their overall revenue management strategy, here's what you need to know.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

What is hotel management? Hotel management is the practice of overseeing every operation of the business to ensure consistent growth and development. Even if you don’t have the luxury of hiring a full team of staff, it’s not impossible to run a successful small hotel business.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As consultants who are often brought on by hotel owners to represent their interests as asset managers, one of the first tasks we undertake to familiarize ourselves with the brand or property is to peruse the reviews and other feedback data.

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eHotelier

JUNE 15, 2023

In this White Paper, we take a look at the wider tech stack and examine why, it is, in many cases, ineffective in enabling hotels to access the power of Big Data and in turn, compete successfully against Online Travel Agents (OTAs).

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