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Minimum stay (MLOS): What is it and how can it be used?

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Minimum stay is a policy, or restriction, that you can set at your property which dictates how guests can book their reservation. For example, if you set a minimum stay of two nights, no guest will be able to book a stay shorter than that.

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Hotel peak season: Strategies for small hotels

Little Hotelier

For hoteliers, peak travel season is all about making hay while the sun shines. By positioning yourself as the first choice for your target guest, you can charge a higher rates for your rooms – which guests will be more willing to pay given they are competing against so many other travellers.

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How To Optimize Metasearch Bids For Direct Bookings

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How to Adjust Your Metasearch Bids for Maximum Direct Bookings Metasearch serves as a powerful tool for hotels, wielding considerable influence within the online travel sphere. Establishing a direct relationship with the guest proves invaluable for pre/post-stay communications, loyalty programs, and other personalized services.

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Want to Improve Hotel Occupancy Rate? Try these Strategies.

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It will help you distribute in real-time on multiple OTAs and metasearch sites. Are they families, couples, or business travelers? Implement length of stay: By setting minimum or maximum length of stay restrictions, you can have a steady flow of guests throughout both peak and low seasons.

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Hotel Revenue Management Strategies

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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. Focus on what leisure travellers want to add value to their stay.