Hotel Business

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The data covers key hotel performance indicators such as occupancy, RevPAR, booking lead time, length of stay, international and domestic travel, direct and OTA bookings, as well as upsell performance to forecast trends shaping the hotel industry in 2023. Domestic tourism is still going strong.

Occupancy 115

Occupancy Ancillary Revenue Upsell Revenue 115

Hotel Speak

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Despite positive experiences, many travellers are not returning to hotels they’ve enjoyed. Your study highlights a “rebooking paradox” where only 37% of APAC travellers rebook despite 86% expressing high satisfaction. The rise of OTAs and the ease of comparison shopping have significantly impacted guest behaviour.

Hospitality 100

Hospitality Revenue Yield Management Dining 100

Cloudbeds

MARCH 15, 2023

Direct bookings are reservations guests confirm directly with a property without using an online travel agency (OTA) or 3rd party intermediary. Direct bookings are beneficial because they connect lodging businesses directly with potential customers and increase hotel revenue through money saved from OTA commissions.

OTA 98

OTA Revenue Sales Hotels 98

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. Myth 1: Hoteliers must adhere to rate parity FACT : Firstly, this all depends on the contract in place with your third-party travel sales platforms.

OTA 101

OTA Hotels Revenue Marketing 101

STAAH

MARCH 17, 2024

Ideally located in the corporate hub, close to the mall and shopping in Ahmedabad [Gujarat], Ramada by Wyndham – Ahmedabad is a four-star property patronised by business and leisure travellers. Plus, there are no more uncomfortable conversations about rate parity with OTAs or revenue loss to manage due to clunky management.

Overbooking 105

Overbooking OTA Revenue Upsell 105

Cloudbeds

APRIL 8, 2024

Many hoteliers question if it’s worthwhile investing in a direct booking strategy or if they can solely rely on online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb, Booking.com, or Trip.com to fill occupancy. Upsells and add-ons. Travelers crave experiences. Are you wondering whether you need a hotel booking engine? Transparency.

OTA 98

OTA Upsell Average Length of Stay Revenue 98

SiteMinder

JANUARY 16, 2025

Galileo is a travel distribution platform that utilises a global distribution system (GDS) to allow travel agents to book hotels, flights and other travel services. While Galileo is mainly used for airline bookings, its also used by travel agents to book hotels, car hire and other travel services for their clients.

Global Distribution System 52

Global Distribution System Hotels Upsell Travel 52

STAAH

OCTOBER 24, 2023

With 60% of visitors to Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) eventually checking out your website, the opportunity to secure commission-free direct bookings is substantial. Cost Savings: OTAs are marketing powerhouses, but they come at a cost. What Makes an Internet Booking Engine So Precious? How do you do this?

OTA 105

OTA Revenue Upsell Marketing 105

STAAH

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Goodbye bland travel experiences. Modern travellers are redefining what hospitality looks like in 2023 and beyond. Hot off the press, Booking.com revealed what modern travellers are seeking – it’s not just another holiday. A large section of travellers are seeking to get away from the grips of technology and closer to nature.

Hospitality 98

Hospitality OTA Travel Cancellation 98

Cloudbeds

MARCH 23, 2023

These days, more consumers are going online to make purchases, and travel is no exception. For travelers, there’s a lot riding on vacations, including money, well-being, and precious leisure time. Travelers, therefore, tend to be extra careful when planning trips, visiting multiple travel sites, and comparing pricing and options.

OTA 98

OTA Digital Marketing Marketing Market 98

STAAH

AUGUST 29, 2023

Your target audience should define which channels you advertise on and which OTAs you partner with. Someone may get inspired by a friend’s social media post, while another begins the journey on an OTA or a search engine. Online Travel Agents OTAs are your billboards to acquire guests. Looking for a Hotel Booking Engine?

OTA 105

OTA Email Marketing Marketing Strategy Marketing 105

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

As the hotel and travel industries attempt to wrestle back control post-COVID-19, it’s important to do everything possible to get back on top. This might include direct booking plug-in apps, such as Triptease, that reduce your reliance on OTAs by giving your booking engine greater functionality. Beonprice – Revenue management.

Management 97

Management Upsell Hotels Revenue 97

STAAH

APRIL 23, 2024

From online travel agencies (OTAs) to direct booking engine , hotels must effectively manage distribution channels to maximize revenue and minimize distribution costs. From spa services to dining experiences and beyond, hoteliers are leveraging dynamic pricing strategies to optimize ancillary revenue streams.

Revenue Management 110

Revenue Management Revenue Ancillary Revenue Management 110

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Consider the average business traveller. Providing upselling opportunities: Once a guest has booked a room, there are additional opportunities to upsell services such as dining or spa packages, thereby increasing overall revenue. In turn, this leads to more positive reviews, an integral part of earning more bookings.

Hotels 105

Hotels Events Upsell Occupancy 105

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. It plays a key role in the overall success of a hotel’s operations. Result – increased retention and bookings.

Cancellation 98

Cancellation OTA Global Distribution System Revenue 98

Cloudbeds

OCTOBER 17, 2024

When planning a trip, travelers browse dozens of properties across multiple websites before landing on their final pick. 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. That’s the essence of a hotel distribution strategy.

OTA 76

OTA Occupancy Hotels Revenue 76

Hotelogix

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Travelers don’t usually begin their journey with a single destination in mind. Over half of all travelers begin their research with several destinations in mind. Travelers use many sources like search engines, travel blogs, social media, and advice from friends and family. It can influence other travelers.

Hotels 89

Hotels OTA Travel Services 89

SiteMinder

JUNE 6, 2024

According to De Ponga, hotel software solutions such as channel managers and revenue management systems (RMSs) have democratised the practice, owing to the rise of online travel agencies (OTAs). “I I can’t imagine our job without a channel manager given all the OTAs out there.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Revenue Management Accommodation 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

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

How many direct bookings are you losing to OTAs due to poor integration? Double bookings , incorrect charges, and missed upsell opportunities can result in revenue loss and negative guest reviews. Integrates with global OTAs and channel managers —ensuring real-time rate updates. Manual processes lead to costly errors.

Operations 40

Operations Services Hotels Revenue 40

Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Drive direct bookings Direct bookings mean you don’t have to pay commission fees to an online travel agent, saving you up to 20% on each booking. Of course, you must maintain rate parity (the same rate on your website as on the OTA) but try making booking direct a more attractive method by offering guests value-added services.

Revenue 100

Revenue Hotels OTA Ancillary Revenue 100

Fuel Travel

APRIL 19, 2023

A direct booking is made with the hotel itself, rather than via a third-party such as an online travel agent, meta-search site, a managed travel service, or similar. Most travel shoppers will check multiple sites before making a choice. Learn more about Fuel Travel’s solutions with a custom demo.

Hotels 83

Hotels Travel Upsell Services 83

Little Hotelier

AUGUST 17, 2023

With most travellers focused on budget, a discounted price can be the difference between a potential guest choosing you over a competitor. Encourage direct website bookings, sidestep OTA fees, enjoy greater freedom when developing your discount strategy. Loss leader rooms can also become profitable through upselling and cross-selling.

Hotels 98

Hotels OTA Cancellation Upsell 98

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Examples of booking channels include your own website, online travel agents like Booking.com, metasearch sites like Google, traditional travel agencies, global distribution systems (GDS), and more. These booking channels are a ticket to accessing the millions of travellers around the world who could potentially be your guest.

Global Distribution System 59

Global Distribution System OTA Revenue Hotels 59

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

When travelers make a hotel reservation, they expect a seamless experience , or they may decide to stay elsewhere. For hotels, meeting this expectation means moving away from manual processes and investing in booking software that allows travelers to book a room when they want on the channel of their choice. Generate more revenue.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Hotels Revenue Operations 98

Amadeus Hospitality

APRIL 23, 2024

Nearly all (91%) travel companies surveyed say they expect ‘moderate to aggressive’ increases in investment in their organizations in 2024. 1. Guest personalization is near impossible Amadeus research shows personalization is not only a top priority for travelers, but for hoteliers too. 4.

Upsell 52

Upsell Global Distribution System Hotels Shopping 52

Hotelogix

AUGUST 6, 2024

Train your staff to identify and capitalize on upselling opportunities. Sell via multiple OTAs and focus on selling via your hotel's website and social media pages for incremental direct bookings. Participate in travel trade shows and online travel forums to network and attract new guests.

Revenue 52

Revenue Management Upsell Target Marketing 52

Hotelogix

JANUARY 5, 2025

Hotelogix Web Booking Engine Integration Hotelogix offers a robust web booking engine that can be seamlessly integrated with Google Ads to enhance your hotel’s online presence and booking capabilities: - Direct bookings : Hotelogix’s booking engine allows guests to book directly on your website, reducing commission costs from OTAs.

Hotels 40

Hotels Display Ads Upsell Revenue 40

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.

OTA 59

OTA Motels Upsell Overbooking 59

Fuel Travel

JULY 11, 2024

Properties still relying on phone or form bookings are losing revenue, especially amongst younger travelers who are less likely to reach out directly to the hotel. This decreases your overall number of third-party bookings and your reliance on OTAs to drive occupancy. Jump to Section What is hotel booking software?

Upsell 52

Upsell Overbooking Hotels OTA 52

Cloudbeds

AUGUST 12, 2024

However, in the past few years, there has been a rapid acceleration of solutions as travelers become more sophisticated, with higher expectations , and hotels are expected to do more with less. A growing number of travelers prefer a blended digital-human check-in experience. Contactless options don’t equate to a contactless experience.

Hotels 98

Hotels Operations Revenue Management Revenue 98

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

These bookings often occur due to sudden travel plans, business needs, or even whimsical decisions to take a quick getaway. Diverse clientele : Last-minute bookings attract a wide range of guests, from business travellers catching a late flight to spontaneous weekend adventurers.

Overbooking 98

Overbooking Occupancy Revenue Hotels 98

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

For independent properties, another challenge is competing with global loyalty programs offered by big hotel brands and online travel agencies (OTAs). In today’s discount-driven marketplace, hotels often try to “buy loyalty” from travelers with special rates and value-adds. Many OTAs offer loyalty programs, too.

Travel 52

Travel Hotels OTA Services 52

Cloudbeds

JULY 15, 2023

After all, travelers can’t book a property they don’t find! And when you receive a new booking from an OTA, it will show up in your Channel Manager (and PMS /CRS), and that room’s availability will be closed automatically across all distribution channels. The same happens with a cancellation.

Management 76

Management OTA Cancellation Overbooking 76

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Collecting data, prioritising attention to detail, and optimising personalisation are all keys to perfecting upsells and ancillary services. Our constant struggle has been efficiently managing availability, inventory, task management, and online travel agencies (OTAs),” said Pawarisa.

Operations 98

Operations Revenue Hotels OTA 98

MediaBoom

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Did you know that 70% of travelers now plan their trips online , with mobile devices driving over half of all bookings? Travelers are booking smarter than ever, using search engines, OTAs, and social media to shape their journeys. This is the power of email marketing it keeps your hotel relevant, memorable, and approachable.

Marketing Strategy 93

Marketing Strategy Hotel Marketing Market Marketing 93

Cloudbeds

JANUARY 10, 2025

For travelers, planning a vacation can be a lot of work. To save time and money, more travelers are turning to metasearch platforms like Google Hotel Ads, Tripadvisor, and Trivago to search for hotels, conduct price comparisons, and find deals. Watch the full session from Passport 2024. Watch now What is hotel metasearch?

Cost Per Click 52

Cost Per Click Market Marketing OTA 52