Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Travel Agency: The Basics Online Booking refers to the process where travelers directly reserve accommodations through websites or mobile apps, often referred to as Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com, Expedia, or Airbnb. Additionally, direct bookings provide valuable customer data for targeted marketing and loyalty programs.

Travel 52

Travel OTA Target Marketing Occupancy 52

STAAH

JUNE 6, 2023

If you are a smart hotelier or any type of accommodation provider, you would not want to miss the chance of converting your website visitors from an OTA (or any other source) and bag the commission-free direct bookings. With the right analytics tools, hotels can make data-driven decisions to optimize their revenue and marketing strategies.

Cancellation 98

Cancellation OTA Global Distribution System Revenue 98

SiteMinder

MAY 21, 2023

Although the target market has since changed, what remains constant is the hotel’s standards and work ethic. With a two-way connection between the hotel and online travel agents (OTAs), the PMS automatically updates reservations made through any online booking channel.

Resorts 98

Resorts Overbooking Yield Management OTA 98

Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The system's channel manager integration ensures that room rates and availability are consistently updated across multiple distribution channels, enabling hotels to effectively reach their target markets. Successful hotel growth heavily relies on understanding and catering to distinct market segments.

Hotel Marketing 40

Hotel Marketing Marketing Market ROI 40

Hotel Business

APRIL 4, 2024

.” Trivedi noted that AI-driven platforms like Google’s new search experience gives hoteliers the opportunity to “know your guest up close and personal, and you can do targeted marketing.” And you fight with an OTA to try to get the best information about your hotel out there for the guests to see.

Target Marketing 111

Target Marketing OTA Scale Resorts 111

Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Working with the Right OTAs Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) are key to leisure travel bookings. Hotels should pick OTAs that match their target market and give good terms. Staying updated with OTA trends can help hotels choose the best platforms and optimize their presence effectively.

Travel 40

Travel OTA Hospitality Business 40

Cloudbeds

MARCH 23, 2023

eCommerce sites include hotel websites and booking engines , online travel agencies (OTAs), metasearch engines , and other online platforms where hotels advertise and sell rooms. Develop a search engine marketing (SEM) strategy by exploring paid advertising options on Google, Facebook, and other social media sites.

OTA 98

OTA Digital Marketing Marketing Market 98

SiteMinder

JULY 13, 2024

That said, one has to ask: why are so many hotels’ margins still being eroded away by OTAs ? The growth of metasearch OTAs often outperform individual hotels in metasearch positioning and cost-per-click (CPC) performance. Some OTAs still use cached pricing.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Revenue Management OTA 98

Hotelogix

AUGUST 6, 2024

Strategic marketing and distribution: Optimize your presence across all distribution/sales channels. Sell via multiple OTAs and focus on selling via your hotel's website and social media pages for incremental direct bookings. Run targeted marketing campaigns to attract high-value guests.

Revenue 52

Revenue Management Upsell Target Marketing 52

SiteMinder

AUGUST 1, 2024

Here’s what to include in your executive summary: Hotel concept: Briefly describe your hotel’s unique features, target market, and overall vision. Marketing strategy: Highlight your key marketing initiatives, such as online advertising, social media engagement, or partnerships with travel agencies.

Business 95

Business Revenue Hotels Occupancy 95

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. Tip for Hoteliers: A good channel manager helps hoteliers maximize their visibility across multiple online travel agencies (OTAs) and direct booking platforms.

OTA 52

OTA Overbooking Revenue Management Revenue 52

MediaBoom

AUGUST 1, 2024

What makes apps and mobile marketing and advertising so advantageous is that it’s yet another touchpoint you can use to connect with your target market. Data Analytics and Customer Insights How did your hospitality and tourism marketing campaign perform? Product You already have a compelling product.

Tourism 94

Tourism Market Marketing Hospitality 94

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

MediaBoom

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Travelers are booking smarter than ever, using search engines, OTAs, and social media to shape their journeys. With travel demand set to grow 8% annually by 2025 , nows the time to embrace bold hotel marketing strategies that captivate guests and boost bookings. Adjust your marketing efforts to prioritize high-performing channels.

Marketing Strategy 93

Marketing Strategy Hotel Marketing Market Marketing 93

SiteMinder

MARCH 25, 2024

Partnering with Despegar offers a blend of visibility, targeted marketing, operational ease, and valuable market insights, making it a smart choice for hoteliers looking to expand their reach and streamline their operations in the vibrant Latin American travel market. Step 2 : Set up your property listings.

OTA 52

OTA Hotels Travel Management 52

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.  

Global Distribution System 52

Global Distribution System OTA Revenue Hotels 52

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

While not all the information is consistent across all channels (for example, direct reservations may carry fields of data OTAs do not provide), making sense of consistent data components is required to successfully understand your own hotel’s market segmentation. Understand your existing customers in the target market segment.

Hotel Marketing 95

Hotel Marketing Market Marketing Fair Share 95

Cloudbeds

MARCH 20, 2023

They typically reserve directly with the hotel or through an online travel agency (OTA) or travel agent at non-negotiated rates. Some hotels break down transient business into subgroups such as OTAs, direct bookings , packages, and consortia. Properties can utilize niche OTAs to effectively target their guest demographics.

Hotel Marketing 52

Hotel Marketing Marketing Market Average Daily Rate 52

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

SiteMinder’s platform is built on the foundation of driving more bookings, both direct and through OTAs, and providing unparalleled insights into the hotel’s performance metrics. Hoteliers can craft targeted marketing strategies, optimise pricing, and ultimately drive more bookings.

OTA 52

OTA Revenue Management Overbooking 52

MediaBoom

AUGUST 23, 2024

Download Our FREE E-Book Outrank OTAs & Drive Direct Bookings With our SEO Blueprint Learn the secrets to driving more traffic to your hotel website, generating more leads, and ultimately increasing sales. Influencer Marketing Influencer marketing can significantly boost your resort’s visibility.

Resorts 86

Resorts Market Marketing Marketing Strategy 86

Inn Quest

AUGUST 15, 2023

Understanding the Hotel Channel Management Landscape Managing hotel bookings and distribution across multiple online travel agencies (OTAs) and booking platforms is becoming an increasingly complex and time-consuming task for hoteliers. 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

Little Hotelier

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Market positioning : It helps you to understand where your hotel sits in the market in relation to your major competitors, and can highlight potential points of differentiation, such as untapped target audiences or undersupplied amenities in your area. Identify your competitors The first step is to create your competitive set.

Target Marketing 52

Target Marketing Hotels Marketing Market 52

Inn Quest

JUNE 13, 2023

Or enhance brand visibility in your target market? Craft a Compelling Message: Thereafter, to capture your audience’s attention, your hotel marketing campaign needs a compelling message. These goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). Improve occupancy rates during the low season?

Hotel Marketing 56

Hotel Marketing Marketing Market Digital Marketing 56

Little Hotelier

AUGUST 29, 2023

Here are some common advertising examples that can be used to market a bed and breakfast business. Advertising on online travel agents Creating a listing and a profile on OTAs such as Booking.com or Airbnb will bring a lot of online exposure for your B&B.

Market 95

Market Marketing Target Marketing Marketing Strategy 95

gcommerce

AUGUST 27, 2024

Direct booking potential: Metasearch engines often facilitate direct bookings, which is a priority for luxury hotels aiming to reduce reliance on online travel agencies (OTAs) and retain higher margins. This visibility is crucial for attracting high-end travelers seeking unique experiences.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Management Digital Marketing 52

SiteMinder

AUGUST 1, 2024

It will also make sure you avoid any potential penalties from the OTAs themselves. Enhancing guest experience With the proper market knowledge at your disposal, you’ll be able to tailor pricing and offers that suit your target segments, resulting in a better chance of conversions to bookings.

Shopping 78

Shopping Revenue Average Daily Rate Revenue Management 78

Hotelogix

JULY 11, 2024

Additionally, implement targeted marketing campaigns to drive traffic to your direct booking channels, including hotel website and social media page.    Leverage data for insights Harness the power of revenue management analytics to gain invaluable insights into guest behavior, market trends, and booking patterns.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Management Hotels 52

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

Seize the right opportunities: opportunities are abundant – but trying to find the right distribution mix and deciding which opportunities to target is where hoteliers get lost in the giant maze of channels available. Also, gone are the days of selling the majority of your rooms through OTAs.

Revenue Management 76

Revenue Management Revenue Management Ancillary Revenue 76

gcommerce

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Must-Have Hotel Marketing Channels in an Economic Downturn: Metasearch (Google Hotel Ads, TripAdvisor, Kayak, Trivago, etc.) Online Travel Agent sites (OTAs) compete heavily on these channels to steal market share. OTAs are pushing hard to regain their footing.

Digital Marketing 52

Digital Marketing Market Marketing Cost Per Click 52

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

You have to look beyond the four or five biggest channels and find partners that most suit your hotel’s target market and brand positioning. Build relationships with guests Develop a better rapport with your target market segment. Offer options guests won’t be able to find on OTAs.

Operations 59

Operations Management OTA Hotels 59

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In the case of those hotels using multiple OTAs, the right booking engine should also synchronise these details across every other channel in use. This transparency builds trust and encourages direct bookings, as guests can clearly see what they’re getting at the time of reservation.

Hotels 98

Hotels Revenue Occupancy Services 98

Xotels

AUGUST 15, 2022

What new online marketing initiatives will we launch next year? How will we attract our different client target markets and niche guest segments. How will we measure the effect and ROI of all our marketing actions? What is your approach to protecting your hotel from brand hijacking by OTA?

Marketing 59

Marketing Market Hotels ROI 59

Cloudbeds

MAY 8, 2024

It also shows what type of guests are staying at your hotel and even what booking channels (direct, online travel agencies (OTAs), etc.) You will have a better understanding of who is your guest and the percentage you are selling to each segment (ideally per month) such as: direct bookings (transients etc), corporate, groups, long stay, OTAs.

Cancellation 52

Cancellation Revenue Revenue Management Occupancy 52

Little Hotelier

MAY 18, 2023

Segment your target market What do B&Bs, rentable treehouses, island getaways and massive hotel chains all have in common? Establish a direct channel with a booking engine OTAs charge commissions which can cut directly into the profitability of your enterprise. Do this for both the long term and the short term.

Hotel Sales 59

Hotel Sales Sales OTA Hotels 59

Cloudbeds

APRIL 15, 2024

Distribution Distribution continues to get more complex—from hundreds of online travel agencies (OTAs) to metasearch sites and GDSs, hotels need to properly distribute their inventory. Throughout the guest’s stay, purchases and payment transactions are instantly and seamlessly synced to the guest profile, making reconciliations easier.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Hotels Operations Revenue 98

Little Hotelier

JULY 16, 2024

How will you balance direct bookings with OTA bookings? Of course, you need to balance this with the market you’re in and what your competitors are doing. Identify your target market It’s imperative that you know who your property and your rooms appeal to. It’s much better to be dynamic. Is it luxury guests? Honeymooners?

Management 52

Management Hotels Revenue OTA 52

eZee Absolute

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

According to Hotel Mize , online travel agencies (OTAs) accounted for 40% of global hotel bookings in 2023. Target Market Understanding the preferences of your target market is essential. Invest in a user-friendly website that works seamlessly on mobile devices.

Consumer 59

Consumer Hospitality Hotels Accommodation 59