SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Hotel overbookings can be a divisive topic. Some hoteliers love using this strategy to boost their revenue and protect their property from losing out due to last-minute cancellations. However, you can minimise the risk of having to walk travellers if you have a solid overbooking strategy. What happens when a hotel overbooks?

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SiteMinder

JUNE 26, 2024

What is revenue optimization? Revenue optimization in hotels is a comprehensive strategy that accounts for all revenue streams and uses data to enhance the overall revenue performance of the business. Table of contents Why is hotel revenue optimization important? Our smart hotel platform helps you do exactly that.

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eZee Absolute

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Revenue management (RM) is supremely necessary for hotels. I kid you not, most of the hotels refrain from opting for any sort of revenue management services. The hotel revenue management myths that are swirling around are the real reasons hotels are so skeptical about it. Do not shy away from revenue management.

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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. By encouraging guests to book directly through your website, you can keep more of the revenue and build stronger relationships with your guests. " can push guests to take action before they miss out.

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Catala Consulting

MAY 17, 2024

Revenue management is a crucial aspect of the hospitality industry, focusing on maximizing income through strategic pricing, inventory control, and demand forecasting. These frontline employees are instrumental in shaping the guest experience, impacting occupancy rates, and ultimately driving revenue.

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Hotel Speak

AUGUST 13, 2024

A robust sales distribution strategy is indispensable for hotels striving to maximise revenue and drive direct bookings. 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.

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Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

We have written extensively about hotel revenue management strategies and tactics here throughout the years. As strategy is one of the most essential parts of revenue management, we have made a summary of all the top advice from our perspective as a hotel revenue management consulting company.

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SiteMinder

MARCH 20, 2024

. “When I joined Neera Retreat, it was evident that the hotel owner was deeply committed to leveraging technology to enhance bookings and revenue across multiple channels,” she said. Better distribution, easier revenue growth What if you could boost your hotel's bookings and bottom line while also reducing your workload?

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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

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Dallas, USA – Brittain Resorts & Hotels (BRH), a leading full-service hospitality management company, has adopted SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, as part of its newly-announced business intelligence technology matrix.

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STAAH

AUGUST 20, 2023

The Thai beach resort attributes the revenue surge to the efficiencies in online distribution and direct bookings via STAAH. They wanted a platform that was fast and performant – quickly updating inventory and rates across multiple online channels, minimising errors and overbooking. STAAH ticked all the boxes – and more.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hotel forecasting is a method that is used to help managers determine their accommodation’s future demand and revenue performance. As unpredictable as it can be at times, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, forecasting is still an important part of running a hotel and being able to make strategic revenue management decisions.

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Little Hotelier

APRIL 10, 2024

Automation brings freedom and peace of mind Even with just four glamping pods, having software in place to manage day-to-day tasks is crucial for time management and revenue optimisation. However, ensuring guests book directly is just as essential for revenue optimisation. Tracy states that Little Hotelier has been invaluable. “It

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 4, 2024

This tool not only simplifies operations but also helps maximize revenue and improve the guest experience. 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.

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STAAH

OCTOBER 15, 2024

A channel manager automates this process, syncing room rates and availability across all platforms, reducing the risk of overbookings or pricing discrepancies. Additionally, it provides valuable insights into booking patterns and performance across various channels, helping hotels make better decisions to optimize revenue.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 8, 2022

As unpredictable as it can be at times (especially through the COVID-19 pandemic), forecasting is still an important part of running a hotel and being able to make strategic revenue management decisions. What is hotel revenue forecasting? You need to use forecasting at your hotel to inform your pricing and revenue strategies.

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Inn Quest

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Hotel inventory management is the process of efficiently overseeing and optimizing a hotel’s available resources including rooms, services and facilities, to maximize revenue and guest satisfaction. Food and Beverage: Restaurants, bars and room service are vital revenue streams.

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

While they can be a wild card in the hotel management game, they offer a unique opportunity to maximise occupancy and revenue. Last-minute hotel room bookings have a range of benefits including: Maximised occupancy : Filling rooms at the eleventh hour ensures that you’re making the most of your available inventory.

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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. Revenue managers have had to up their ante on monitoring local trends and populace segments to get a better understanding of demand.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 12, 2024

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. Over time, these roles matured and transformed, giving birth to the modern-day revenue or reservations managers.

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STAAH

OCTOBER 15, 2024

A channel manager automates this process, syncing room rates and availability across all platforms, reducing the risk of overbookings or pricing discrepancies. Additionally, it provides valuable insights into booking patterns and performance across various channels, helping hotels make better decisions to optimize revenue.

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STAAH

OCTOBER 15, 2023

This led to rate disparity, overbooking and inventory discrepancies. Rudraksh Club & Resort uses the STAAH Max Channel Manager which is powered by two-way API connections with more than 200 online channels, multiple PMS providers, revenue management systems, payment gateways and more.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 16, 2024

Hoteliers can boost their occupancy and drive revenue effortlessly by showcasing their property across numerous channels without additional charges. Secondly, we avoid overbooking issues as they are automatically removed from the calendar. The increase in reservations is remarkable,” said Jeremy.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 16, 2024

Hoteliers can boost their occupancy and drive revenue effortlessly by showcasing their property across numerous channels without additional charges. Secondly, we avoid overbooking issues as they are automatically removed from the calendar. The increase in reservations is remarkable,” said Jeremy.

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Inn Quest

APRIL 5, 2023

Anyone who has worked in the hospitality industry for a few years would enthusiastically attest to the importance of yield management in hotels, particularly in hotel revenue management. Yield management is a pricing strategy that predicts customer demand and adjusts prices to maximize revenue.

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SiteMinder

MAY 17, 2023

“We can easily adjust pricing based on occupancy, seasons, or during high-demand periods such as public holidays or long weekends. This allows us to develop sales strategies that generate the highest revenue, all within a single platform.” These rooms were actually created and carefully designed with guests in mind.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The consequences can greatly impact the revenue streams, occupancy rates, and guest satisfaction. No-shows can significantly affect hotels in several ways:  Revenue Loss Every unoccupied room results in lost revenue. Skewed Occupancy Data Accurate occupancy data is important for hotels to make informed decisions.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 21, 2024

The ultimate challenge for us was to maximise our occupancy rate each month and reduce our overbookings as much as possible.” “Moreover, managing OTA inventory and data insights with quality and completeness to further develop the analysis of our target customers was important but also difficult.”

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Fuel Travel

JULY 11, 2024

It cuts out middlemen, ensuring the best rates for guests and higher hotel revenue. It also prevents overbooking and keeps everything in sync, allowing guests to tailor their stay preferences and enhance their experience. This decreases your overall number of third-party bookings and your reliance on OTAs to drive occupancy.

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Inn Quest

AUGUST 8, 2023

Offering competitive rates during off-peak seasons allows hotels to remain active in the market and attract guests even when other competitors might be struggling to maintain occupancy. During peak seasons, when rooms are in high demand, higher rates can help control the rate of bookings, preventing overbooking scenarios.

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SiteMinder

MAY 21, 2023

This has minimised revenue loss from vacant rooms while maximising our occupancy rates.” This eliminates manual updates, increases bookings and revenue, and eliminates concerns about overbooking or missing bookings. Previously, the resort handled all tasks manually, which was time-consuming.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 29, 2023

Understanding and controlling hotel operating costs While revenue generation often takes the spotlight, equally crucial is the understanding and control of hotel operating costs. Typical hotel operating expenses list Managing a hotel’s finances requires a keen understanding of both its revenue streams and its operating expenses.

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STAAH

JUNE 11, 2024

Establishing a better mix between OTAs vs. direct bookings from third-party distributors and direct bookings or the right balance OTAs vs. Direct can help modern hoteliers maximise revenue and take full advantage of projected market growth. Some tips to keep in mind for OTAs: Negotiating commissions regularly to ensure they remain favourable.

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Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This will save you from the hassle of manual updates and reduce the risk of overbookings or missed payments. Revenue management integration For properties working with global distribution systems (GDS), a property management system and GDS integration can help maximise exposure. Streamlined operations.

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Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This is exciting for your business because it presents an opportunity to push the limits of your occupancy and cash-in on increased revenue. Strategies to prepare for peak season in the hotel industry When peak season is just around the corner, it’s exciting – you’re looking forward to welcoming guests and having full occupancy.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It analyses several factors including demand, season, occupancy forecast, and competitor pricing, etc. and suggests you the right room rate so that you can get more out of your room revenue. This would lead to overbooking and double booking. This too, helps you avoid overbooking and double booking.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A channel manager not only streamlines the process of updating your listings but also unlocks the potential for increased revenue through higher online exposure and insightful analytics to understand booking trends. Table of contents Why should hotels consider a channel manager for Agoda? But that’s not all.

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