eZee Absolute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Dynamic pricing isnt just about increasing ratesits about pricing smartly based on real-time demand, market trends, and competitor rates. If youre still relying heavily on OTAs, now is the time to push direct bookings with exclusive deals. Some guests overbook, others change their plans last minute, and some simply forget to cancel.

Revenue 52

Revenue Cancellation Overbooking Revenue Management 52

Hotelogix

OCTOBER 4, 2024

For small and mid-size hotels, having the right OTA ( Online Travel Agencies ) channel manager is critical. Choosing the right OTA channel manager can streamline your hotel’s online distribution strategy, prevent overbookings, and boost overall profitability. This prevents overbookings and reduces manual work.

OTA 52

OTA Management Overbooking Revenue 52

STAAH

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Channel Manager Managing multiple distribution channels, from Online Travel Agents (OTAs) to direct bookings, can be complex without the right tools. A channel manager automates this process, syncing room rates and availability across all platforms, reducing the risk of overbookings or pricing discrepancies.

Operations 110

Operations OTA Overbooking Revenue 110

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In the digital age managing hotels has a new set of challenges, especially the need to stay alert with room availability & price adjustment while managing online travel agents (OTA). Things get harder when everything needs to be done manually, and the chance of overbooking is high. Establishing room rates is no longer a problem.

Resorts 105

Resorts Overbooking OTA Management 105

STAAH

MARCH 17, 2024

The Indian hotel no longer struggles with the aftermath of manual inventory and rate management, including overbookings and loss of staff efficiency. This activity was time-consuming for the team and opened the door to issues such as unintentional overbooking or lost revenue due to delayed rate updates.

Overbooking 105

Overbooking OTA Revenue Upsell 105

Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Online Travel Agents for hotels or OTAs serve as important distribution channels for hotels. They play a pivotal role in marketing and selling rooms. OTAs are online platforms or websites that sell hotel rooms to customers. An excellent marketing strategy incorporates OTAs to boost sales and revenue.

OTA 59

OTA Hotels Online Sales Marketing 59

Hotelogix

OCTOBER 24, 2024

There are several types of hospitality technology solutions that are available in the market. Channel Manager A channel manager is a software that helps you distribute/update your hotel’s rooms and rates on all the connected Online Travel Agencies (OTA). For example, you sell your rooms on 5 OTAs.

OTA 52

OTA Management Overbooking Cancellation 52

Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Introduction: The Hidden Revenue Killer for Hotels Did you know that hotels utilizing a mix of OTAs, metasearch engines, and direct booking strategies experience significantly higher revenue growth than those relying on a single channel? Alternative Channels – Social media, WhatsApp, and influencer marketing. Why use niche OTAs?

OTA 40

OTA Global Distribution System Hotels Revenue 40

SiteMinder

DECEMBER 12, 2023

SiteMinder recently spoke with Mr.Lê Tấn Triết, Director of Sales & Marketing of Terracotta Hotel & Resort. This meant there was a limited opportunity to escape OTA commission fees for each booking.” Therefore, we will have an overall view of the market and customer tastes and begin implementing future orientation plans.

Resorts 105

Resorts OTA Overbooking Hotels 105

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Unified reservations handling : The enhanced connection facilitates seamless booking updates between Cloudbeds and the Sabre CRS, ensuring that every reservation – whether from OTAs, direct bookings, or GDS – is immediately logged in the Cloudbeds PMS.

Hospitality 59

Hospitality OTA Overbooking Operations 59

Hotel Speak

JULY 24, 2024

Hotels have worked with third parties such as airlines, travel agents, online travel agents (OTAs) and the Global Distribution System (GDS) for decades. The dynamic landscape of hotel distribution offers numerous opportunities for hotels to maximise their market presence and profitability.

OTA 101

OTA Hotels Revenue Marketing 101

Hotel Speak

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Unplanned overbookings, front desks staffed 24/7, and marketing or finance degrees to optimize revenue will soon be a thing of the past. With demand relatively flat, hotels will need to focus efforts on growing market share and RevPAR. Online travel agencies (OTAs) have returned stronger than ever.

Average Daily Rate 110

Average Daily Rate OTA Overbooking Travel 110

SiteMinder

MAY 21, 2023

Although the target market has since changed, what remains constant is the hotel’s standards and work ethic. Silavadee Pool Spa Resort emphasises that “since implementing SiteMinder, we have experienced a significant increase in online bookings, up to 60%, through effective yield management strategies based on market trends.

Resorts 98

Resorts Overbooking Yield Management OTA 98

Hotel Speak

AUGUST 13, 2024

A popular and cost-effective way to optimise this visibility is to leverage the Billboard Effect – where hotels can advertise for free on third-party websites, like Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) and metasearch platforms.

Revenue 104

Revenue Sales OTA Average Daily Rate 104

STAAH

JUNE 18, 2024

The more intuitive and easier your booking process is, the easier it will be for hotels to compete with online travel agents (OTAs) for direct bookings. Booking process Display accurate, up-to-date information on room availability and pricing to avoid overbooking and ensure transparency.

Cancellation 105

Cancellation OTA Overbooking Accommodation 105

Little Hotelier

JULY 25, 2023

Since using Little Hotelier , bookings are going directly into their PMS via the property’s website and coming in from OTAs via the channel manager feature. It’s such a relief to know we’re not accidentally overbooking our property. The two owners are planning to connect to additional OTAs in order to reach more markets.

OTA 98

OTA Overbooking Consumer Management 98

Xotels

MARCH 3, 2025

Instead of relying on guesswork, revenue tools analyze: Market demand How many people are looking for rooms in your area? Guest actions Who makes direct bookings versus through OTAs, and how can you influence them? Channel Management System Managing multiple OTAs, your website, and other channels manually?

Revenue Management 40

Revenue Management Revenue Management Ancillary Revenue 40

STAAH

APRIL 16, 2024

Look for a solution that utilizes sophisticated algorithms to analyze market demand, competitor pricing, booking patterns , and other relevant factors in real-time. This enables hoteliers to adjust room rates dynamically to maximize revenue based on current market conditions.

Revenue Management 110

Revenue Management Revenue Management Forecasting 110

STAAH

MARCH 31, 2024

Looking for reliability Before STAAH , Sunshine Hotels & Resorts had tried two other channel managers in the market. Delayed and failed updates to rates and availability was a common occurrence resulting in overbookings. However, both previous platforms disappointed the hospitality group with their technology.

Resorts 110

Resorts Overbooking Hotels Revenue 110

STAAH

OCTOBER 3, 2023

By providing real-time updates , it ensures that all connected channels reflect the most accurate and up-to-date information , preventing overbooking or underbooking while maintaining rate parity. There are many channel managers on the market. Greater market reach. STAAH MAX Channel Manager connects with 200+ global channels.

Accommodation 105

Accommodation Management Global Distribution System OTA 105

Inn Quest

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By implementing an inventory tracking system, hotels can minimize underbooking, reduce overbooking risks, set competitive prices and provide a seamless guest experience, ultimately leading to increased revenue and improved operational efficiency. This prevents overbooking and rate disparities, enhancing the guest experience.

Management 87

Management Overbooking Revenue Hotels 87

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

STAAH

JULY 7, 2024

This has not just saved countless hours but has also reduced the risk of errors and overbookings , providing a seamless booking experience for guests. A key ask from CityBlue when looking for the right technology platform was easy access analytics and insights to inform their revenue and marketing strategy and STAAH didn’t disappoint.

Revenue 115

Revenue Overbooking Hotels Marketing Strategy 115

Little Hotelier

AUGUST 8, 2023

” When asked about his experience with connecting to OTAs, Saban expressed that “It’s remarkably simple. Once you have registered with a new OTA, simply locate the OTA on the channel manager and control your rooms. It’s a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few simple steps.”

OTA 98

OTA Overbooking Management Operations 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. The more you know about your guest, the better as you can even leverage this information later for marketing. #3

Revenue 98

Revenue Upsell OTA Overbooking 98

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Agoda, being one of the leading online travel agencies (OTAs), provides a vast and valuable audience. Once a room is booked on Agoda, the channel manager ensures that it’s taken off the market, eliminating the potential for double bookings. Table of contents Why should hotels consider a channel manager for Agoda?

Management 59

Management Overbooking OTA Hotels 59

MediaBoom

MARCH 14, 2024

Marketing strategies in the hotel sector are designed to enhance brand visibility and broaden reach. A r obust local SEO strategy helps travelers find your hotel when they’re searching for accommodations in your vicinity, making it a critical component of your digital marketing efforts. Let Mediaboom guide you.

Digital Marketing 68

Digital Marketing Services Market Marketing 68

Cloudbeds

JULY 15, 2023

And even then, manually-managed distribution is risky: any delays in updating rates and availability on a channel’s extranet could mean selling a room that isn’t available or selling at a lower rate, which can lead to overbooking and sub-optimal yield management. The same happens with a cancellation.

Management 76

Management OTA Cancellation Overbooking 76

STAAH

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Channel Manager Managing multiple distribution channels, from Online Travel Agents (OTAs) to direct bookings, can be complex without the right tools. A channel manager automates this process, syncing room rates and availability across all platforms, reducing the risk of overbookings or pricing discrepancies.

OTA 52

OTA Overbooking Revenue Management Revenue 52

Inn Quest

AUGUST 15, 2023

Hotels face a daunting challenge as travelers seek convenience and competitive prices: how to efficiently manage their room inventory across multiple online distribution channels while maintaining real-time updates and avoiding overbooking. As per reports , the hotel channel management market size is expected to be US $1483 million by 2032.

Management 52

Management Global Distribution System Overbooking OTA 52

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Market competitiveness : Being able to efficiently handle last-minute bookings positions your hotel as agile and responsive, qualities that modern travellers highly value. There are several drawbacks to this approach… Preventing last minute overbookings Firstly, you may overbook your rooms.

Overbooking 98

Overbooking Occupancy Revenue Hotels 98

SiteMinder

MAY 21, 2023

The implementation of SiteMinder’s channel manager played a significant role in expanding sales to international markets. Unfortunately, instances of overbooking would sometimes occur before our staff could update the bookings from all channels. “That’s why we chose to implement SiteMinder’s channel manager.

Overbooking 87

Overbooking Hotels Sales Services 87

eZee Absolute

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A hotel channel manager is a software that allows hotels like yours to manage their online inventory and rates across multiple booking channels, such as online travel agencies (OTAs), global distribution systems (GDSs), and your website as well. There are many channel managers in the market. It’s a win-win! Still not convinced?

Management 59

Management OTA Overbooking Global Distribution System 59

Hotelogix

APRIL 18, 2024

A common trend with novice hotels and hoteliers is to sign up with as many OTAs - Online Travel Agents (like booking.com , Expedia, etc) as possible. This is a fine strategy to start at, however, the problem is managing the hotel on all these OTAs. We used it to automate this rigmarole of updating inventories on OTAs.

OTA 52

OTA Overbooking Cancellation Business 52

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

This is done by thoroughly understanding your property, its customers, and the market. Also, gone are the days of selling the majority of your rooms through OTAs. Making sure you get your fair share of direct bookings allows you to compete with OTAs and avoiding to pay the hefty commissions on those bookings.

Revenue Management 76

Revenue Management Revenue Management Ancillary Revenue 76

Hotelogix

AUGUST 27, 2024

Online travel distribution is growing fast—faster than the overall travel market. While this offers new opportunities for your hotel, it also challenges you to cut distribution costs while expanding your brand in a highly competitive market. Partnering with OTAs can help you reach guests you might not attract otherwise.

Global Distribution System 52

Global Distribution System OTA Revenue Hotels 52

SiteMinder

JUNE 12, 2024

By understanding and anticipating guest behaviour and market dynamics, hotels can optimise their pricing strategies to boost their bottom line. It’s a testament to how industries adapt, grow, and refine their strategies in response to changing market dynamics and customer expectations.

Yield Management 98

Yield Management Management Revenue Management Revenue 98