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What is Yield Management: Guide for Hotels

SiteMinder

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. A similar principle can apply to distribution.

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Is My Hotel Room Pricing Logical?

STAAH

Decision: Should we increase or hold the retail pricing on online travel agents (OTAs) and the brand website? Here’s how to analyze hotel behavior from a pricing perspective: Lead Times: Track booking patterns —far-out bookings for events like weddings versus last-minute bookings for FIT (Free Independent Travelers).

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Silavadee Pool Spa Resort Samui increases bookings by 60% with SiteMinder’s platform

SiteMinder

The remarkable service and awe-inspiring ocean views leave a lasting impression on both local and global travellers, making it a coveted destination on their must-visit lists. With a two-way connection between the hotel and online travel agents (OTAs), the PMS automatically updates reservations made through any online booking channel.

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What is a hotel reservation system and why is it important?

Cloudbeds

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.

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Hotel Distribution Channels- Types & Strategies to Optimize

Hotelogix

Online travel distribution is growing fast—faster than the overall travel market. Today’s digital travelers have many booking options. 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.

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How to Really Make Money with a Hotel: Maximizing Hotel Profit

Xotels

As someone who spent his fair share of time in the trenches of revenue management, I can tell you it isn’t just some fancy industry jargon; it’s a game-changer, a revenue booster, your ticket to serious profit. What is Yield Management, Really? That’s yield management in action.

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What is a channel manager? All you need to know

Cloudbeds

For growing hospitality businesses, a channel manager is a fundamental part of successful revenue management and distribution strategy. After all, travelers can’t book a property they don’t find! With a good channel manager, you can save time, get more bookings, and distribute room inventory easily.