Travelboom Marketing

MAY 24, 2024

Hotel revenue management strategies make the most of hospitality budgets by connecting the right guests with the best offer at the optimal time. Read on for a list of proven hotel revenue management strategies that work when you need to turn a profit.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 11, 2024

It’s hard to imagine revenue management before the advent of hotel software and systems. Thanks to these solutions, today’s revenue manager can produce forecasts, distribute inventory and adjust rates with speed – a stark contrast to the manual and long drawn-out processes that defined the practice in the past.

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Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

XOTELS – Revenue Management eBook In the first chapter of this eBook, we will go over the definition of what is revenue management in the hotel and hospitality industry. Everything will be explained from the fundamentals of revenue management to more advanced practices and strategies.

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Little Hotelier

MARCH 23, 2023

What is occupancy rate? Occupancy rate determines how full your hotel is at any given time. Your property’s occupancy rate is one of the most important indicators of success. What is the formula for occupancy rate? For example, if you have 20 rooms, but only 10 are occupied, your occupancy rate will be 50%.

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

As a hotelier, boosting the occupancy rate is critical to running a successful business. In a highly competitive industry, you must attract and retain guests to increase your property's occupancy rate and revenue. This article will explore various ways to improve hotel occupancy rates and the role of technology in it. 

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TravelNet

AUGUST 3, 2023

Managing fees on online travel agencies (OTAs) can be a real headache for property managers. According to a new Forbes report, Airbnb customers in summer 2023 face a whopping average of 36% in added charges above the nightly rate, and the same is probably true for other OTAs. This increases your ranking on OTAs.

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Horizon Hospitality

JULY 10, 2024

In the competitive world of hospitality, one of the most critical challenges of hotel professionals is balancing room rates with occupancy levels. Dynamic pricing, or yield management, involves adjusting room rates in real-time based on supply and demand, with the ultimate goal being to increase the Revenue Per Available Room ( RevPAR ).

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TravelNet

JUNE 22, 2023

The uncertain economy, combined with the increased supply of vacation rental properties, not to mention more online travel aggregators (OTAs) and direct booking options, is creating more competition than ever among vacation rentals. Can you maintain an effective revenue management strategy without software?

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eZee Absolute

MAY 7, 2024

But hotel revenue management can be your secret wand. Revenue management is about more than just the right pricing. It’s about knowing what guests need, predicting bookings, and adjusting rates to make more revenue. In the ever-competitive world of hospitality, staying ahead can be a real challenge.

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STAAH

APRIL 16, 2024

Hoteliers need to employ smart strategies to optimize revenue and profitability. One of the most powerful tools in their arsenal is a robust Revenue Management Solution (RMS). This enables hoteliers to adjust room rates dynamically to maximize revenue based on current market conditions.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 29, 2023

What is an OTA channel manager? An OTA channel manager is a tool used to manage online travel agents (OTAs) in a single platform. It is commonly used by hotel sales and revenue managers to update rooms and rates in real-time. Table of contents Why use a channel manager for OTAs?

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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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STAAH

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Like many other areas in travel and hospitality, revenue management has dramatically changed in the last two years. We spoke to leading revenue managers on what they think lies ahead. Don’t rule out presence on OTAs,” suggests Jaydeep, “but make sure you keep up your profiles on other online media.”.

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STAAH

MAY 29, 2024

Channel Manager Update Generate Group Revenue Report Channels Update New & Old OTA Integrations Channel Manager Update Group Revenue Report What’s new? The new ‘Group Revenue Report’ displays revenue, bookings, and room nights for selected properties. How to generate this report?

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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 provides real-time rate information on competitors’ pricing strategy, featuring insights on rates, ranking, reputation, and occupancy.

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The right sales tactics can help increase revenue, boost occupancy rates , and ensure guests have a positive experience. Maximize Direct Bookings to Reduce Dependence on OTAs When guests book through Online Travel Agents (OTAs) like Booking.com or Expedia, hotels often have to pay hefty commission fees, sometimes up to 20%.

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STAAH

MAY 21, 2024

50% Occupancy with One Group Booking Scenario: A 50-room hotel has sold 25 rooms to one group, reaching 50% occupancy. Decision: Should we increase or hold the retail pricing on online travel agents (OTAs) and the brand website? Increase LOS: Encourage longer stays to boost occupancy on typically lower-demand days.

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Cloudbeds

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A basic strategy might involve listing your property on a few key online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb and Booking.com and leaving it at that. By strategically analyzing revenue booked, occupancy rates, acquisition costs, and guest segments, hotels can build an advanced distribution strategy that delivers real value.

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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.

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Cloudbeds

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This scalability is especially valuable for hotels – as more information is collected about guest behavior, booking trends , and occupancy patterns the more precise rate adjustments, inventory management, and marketing strategies will be in the future. Why it’s important for hotels? Why it’s important for hotels?

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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. It involves adjusting prices based on predicted demand and other external factors to maximise revenue or yield. Revenue management is the focal point for hotels in today’s climate.

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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.

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Hotel Speak

AUGUST 13, 2024

Therefore, ensuring it’s easy for guests to book, whether direct or through third parties, is paramount to fulfilling a successful occupancy strategy and higher Average Daily Rate (ADR) goal. Research has found the more visible your hotel is online, the more likely someone is to book it – both directly or via an OTA.

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Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

For example, if your PMS is integrated with a channel manager , the interface will ensure that when a room is booked through an OTA, your PMS updates automatically. Your PMS should simplify day-to-day tasks by connecting all your systems—whether it’s handling guest check-ins, updating pricing in real-time, or syncing with OTAs.

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STAAH

MAY 16, 2023

Hotel room pricing is a critical element of revenue management for hotels. Hotel managers and revenue managers use data analysis and revenue management tools to determine the optimal price for each room based on various factors such as occupancy rates, booking trends, and competitor rates.

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Hotelogix

AUGUST 6, 2024

Here's a detailed guide on transforming your hotel's revenue management to focus on profit maximization. Maximizing Hotel Profit As a hotelier, you must adopt a holistic strategy that considers all revenue streams and cost factors to maximize profit. Run targeted marketing campaigns to attract high-value guests.

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Hotel Speak

JULY 24, 2024

Effective hotel distribution strategies enable hotels to target the right audience, optimise occupancy rates, and enhance revenue management. Hotels have worked with third parties such as airlines, travel agents, online travel agents (OTAs) and the Global Distribution System (GDS) for decades.

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Cloudbeds

MAY 31, 2023

To ensure they’re getting the best value for their money, trip planners are comparing hotel room rates on major OTAs and metasearch platforms before booking. By monitoring market pricing intelligence, hotels can stay apprised of opportunities to flex pricing power, increase ADR (average daily rate), and lower pricing to increase occupancy.

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Cloudbeds

MAY 8, 2024

After reading this article, you will learn how an effective analysis of your property’s booking performance will help you better understand your property’s demand patterns and how to leverage them to maximize revenue and occupancy. Occupancy rate indicates the percentage of utilization of hotel rooms.

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Hotelogix

AUGUST 27, 2024

This means using a mix of online and offline channels, like Online Travel Agents (OTAs), meta-search engines, direct bookings, reviews, Global Distribution Systems (GDS), and more. Using a mix of these channels helps hotels reach more customers, boost revenue, and manage room availability easily while competing in the market.  

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TravelNet

JUNE 26, 2023

Revenue management Implementing revenue management strategies is essential for maximizing revenue. By leveraging data and analytics, owners can optimize their pricing strategies to capture more bookings during peak periods and incentivize occupancy during off-peak times.

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Cloudbeds

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

For hotels, that involves collecting and analyzing data across various sources, including your hotel website, social media channels, online travel agencies (OTAs), surveys, and more. This data can then be used to make changes to improve revenue management, occupancy, guest experience, and operational efficiency.

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Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A Hotel PMS provides several operational reports, including a history and forecast report, revenue report, reservation report, housekeeping report, night audit report, financial report, guest history report, occupancy reports, etc., Mobile accessibility : Ensure the PMS offers mobile access to manage operations on the go.

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Cloudbeds

APRIL 30, 2024

A question that likely keeps you up at night is, ‘How can I boost revenue per available room (RevPAR) and outpace my competitors?’ It’s the bedrock of hotel revenue management , and for good reason. Prices change dynamically (hence the name) using real-time data to maximize your revenue and occupancy rates.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A Central Reservation System (CRS)  helps hotels manage room availability, pricing, and bookings from different channels. These channels include Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com, direct bookings through the hotel’s website, and Global Distribution Systems (GDS).

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StayNTouch

JUNE 12, 2024

Harnessing the Cloud PMS & Revenue Management Advantage! The modern hotelier is not only expected to deliver an exceptional service but also have to have the ability to maximize revenue across all operations. In the past years, Stayntouch also gathered a large pool of service providers in Revenue Management.

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SiteMinder

APRIL 11, 2023

We recently spoke with Tini Diekmann, Sales and Revenue Manager as well as Deputy Hotel Manager of Hotel Oderberger Berlin. She told us about the reason they chose to implement SiteMinder’s platform in 2022 and how this has allowed her to be more effective and efficient in managing online distribution.

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