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What is a hotel overbooking strategy? +4 ways to avoid overbookings

Cloudbeds

Overbookings can be stressful for the front desk and the guest, but you can manage them with ease if you have a proper plan in place. While for some hoteliers it’s best to avoid overbookings altogether, for others, a good strategy can increase revenue, improve the occupancy rate and mitigate losses. How could this happen?

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7 tips to make your overbooking strategy a success in 2024

STAAH

Overbooking can be a cost-effective strategy if implemented correctly. What is a hotel overbooking strategy? The hotel overbooking strategy is a revenue management technique that hotels use to maximise occupancy and revenue. Tips to make your overbooking strategy a success 1) Be data-driven in your approach.

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How To Avoid Overbooking In the Hotel Industry

Inn Quest

Overbooking is a common problem in the hospitality industry, causing major issues for both – hoteliers and guests. Striking the perfect balance between fully booked rooms and avoiding overbooking can be a challenging task. This is why our guide discusses how to avoid overbooking in hotels. Why Do Hotel Overbookings Happen?

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Mastering Overbooking in Hotels: Strategies, Benefits, and Best Practices

Hotelogix

The hospitality industry is well acquainted with the concept of hotel overbooking. Although it is a  common practice in hotel management, it has been a matter of debate particularly because of the complications it brings during peak hours. However, in cases of last-minute cancellations, your profit is badly impacted.

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STS Cloud and Cloudbeds Unveil Powerful Integration to Transform Hotel Group Sales and Event Operations

Hospitality Net

SalesAndCatering.com and Cloudbeds have announced a two-way integration that will empower hotels, resorts, and conference centers to optimize hotel group sales and event management.

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Hotel overbookings: What are the pros and cons and how can you make the most of an overbooking strategy?

SiteMinder

Hotel overbookings can be a divisive topic. However, you can minimise the risk of having to walk travellers if you have a solid overbooking strategy. However, you can minimise the risk of having to walk travellers if you have a solid overbooking strategy. What is the definition of overbooking for a hotel?

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Grow Your Hotel’s Profits with These Winning Revenue Management Practices

Hospitality Net

Spillage, spoilage, and overbooking can destroy your bottom line. Common hotel revenue sinkers include selling inventory too soon and too low - spillage - or not selling enough during high demand, leaving you with last-minute discounts. Discover how to avoid them and grow your revenue.