Hotel Speak

AUGUST 15, 2023

This alliance empowers accommodation properties to gain a competitive edge, harnessing trivago’s extensive user base and HotelRunner ‘s innovative end-to-end platform to grow their businesses like never before. This partnership resonates not only with accommodation properties but also sends ripples across the tech sphere.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In the last few years, many in-person meetings, events and conventions worldwide were canceled or postponed. It also has 22 open and operating hotels that either are or will be undergoing a renovation or brand conversion. Through Q3 2023, New York also has the most new construction starts of any market in the U.S.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Saudi Arabia's decision to eliminate hotel licensing fees demonstrates its commitment to boosting tourism and reducing operational costs for hospitality providers. This decision will create a more favorable environment for hotel development and operation.

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Cloudbeds

AUGUST 21, 2023

An overbooking strategy is when a property purposefully books its inventory beyond capacity in anticipation that a certain amount of guests will cancel or not show up. The thought behind this tactic is that some cancellations – or “wash” – will happen. Sometimes, one or two overbookings are low risk because of future cancellations.

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

What is an inbound tour operator? An inbound tour operator is a type of travel business that organises and manages travel services for international travellers looking to explore a destination. What is the difference between an outbound and inbound tour operator?

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AskSuite

MAY 22, 2025

The future of AI in hospitality is no longer a distant realityit’s starting now, transforming how hotels communicate with travelers, drive direct bookings, and streamline key functions in daily operations. This surge reflects growing investments in technologies that improve traveler experiences and operational agility.

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STAAH

JUNE 6, 2023

A hotel booking engine is a crucial tool for hotels and accommodation providers in today’s time. It plays a key role in the overall success of a hotel’s operations. You can easily set up your booking cancellation policy on STAAH Booking Engine. Result – increased retention and bookings.

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Inn Quest

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Here’s a brief explanation of the reasons why hotel overbookings happen: Uncertain Cancellations: Hotels anticipate a certain percentage of reservations to be canceled. However, when guests don’t cancel as expected, it can lead to overbooking. Operational Challenges: Managing overbookings requires staff time and resources.

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Cloudbeds

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

However, times have changed, and it’s no longer realistic for lodging businesses to operate the way they once did. Hotels accommodate various payment methods , including credit cards, debit cards, cash, digital wallets, and more, something Marcus says “is a flexibility not as common in other industries.” Multiple payment methods.

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SiteMinder

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Invoicing is an unavoidable part of any business’s operations (not to mention the part that ensures you get paid), so you should work to make the process of invoicing as efficient and effective as possible. The following generic accommodation invoice template could be used by any type of accommodation business.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

Hotel management is the practice of overseeing every operation of the business to ensure consistent growth and development. Learn more Different parts of hospitality management operations Hospitality is an umbrella term to many industries. Operations management in the hospitality industry is a broad term.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 11, 2024

Brady Hotels & Apartments is an independent hotel group owned and operated out of Melbourne, Australia. We recently spoke to Alexandra Rolton , Strategic Sales & Key Account Manager , about the group’s operations and how it has been utilising SiteMinder’s platform to optimise operations and revenue strategies. “We

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Hotel Speak

JUNE 6, 2023

Meanwhile, AI-powered bots are helping travelers navigate complex processes like flight cancellations and refunds with ease. Virtual reality (VR) tours are becoming commonplace, allowing guests to virtually explore their destinations and accommodations before making a booking decision.

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Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Such surges and disruptions have heightened interest in correcting a critical vulnerability for hotels: the lack of technological resilience and flexibility in managing guest bookings and operations. Hotels in the area would need to swiftly manage a wave of cancellations while simultaneously fielding new bookings for the rescheduled dates.

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Hotel Speak

MAY 25, 2023

Over the past years, we’ve seen dramatic shifts in the way the hospitality industry operates. Be it that your company offers the cheapest weekly rate hotels or large-scale exclusive operations, these changes are not random; they are reflective of larger global trends and shifts in consumer behavior, technology, and sustainability.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

Hotel management is the practice of overseeing every operation of the business to ensure consistent growth and development. Learn more Different parts of hospitality management operations Hospitality is an umbrella term to many industries. Operations management in the hospitality industry is a broad term.

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SiteMinder

MAY 16, 2023

Table of contents Introduction from SiteMinder: The bleisure market and hotel booking trends Following the pandemic, the bleisure market changed from a growing niche to a mainstream source of bookings for accommodation providers. The good news is that they don’t discriminate when it comes to choosing their accommodation.

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Hotel Business

JULY 9, 2024

“Featuring advanced platform technologies that include AI, communications and control, the new CLOi ServeBot is going to help our hospitality and healthcare customers streamline their operations. It also is equipped with a front-facing 10.1-in. display that serves as a mobile advertising platform.

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STAAH

MAY 30, 2023

With the rise of online travel sales and the influence of e-commerce and review sites, accommodation providers must adapt to the evolving distribution landscape. that individual operators can only dream of. This article highlights the non-negotiable elements that form the foundation of a profitable hotel distribution strategy.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 11, 2024

A no-show in the hotel industry occurs when a guest makes a reservation but fails to show up or cancel their booking in advance. Competing Offers: Guests may find better deals elsewhere or decide to stay with friends or family, leading to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. We want to accommodate you as best as we can!"

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Hotel Speak

JANUARY 25, 2024

It organizes all the information they need — whether it’s flights, accommodation, car rentals or vacation packages — on a single results page. Personalization and ownership of the guest profile are top of the agenda for the OTA and hotel operators alike.” Kayak and Trivago are both examples of metasearch engines.

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Cloudbeds

APRIL 24, 2023

At the same time, however, it has increased the exposure of lodging operators to a growing problem: credit card fraud. For owners and operators of independent lodging businesses, credit card fraud is not only time-consuming and costly, but it can also damage traveler trust, guest loyalty , and online reputation. Security compliance.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

These measures may slow down the influx of guests from China to your location but 2023 still promises to herald their return, especially since China’s aircraft were still operating domestically throughout the pandemic and are hampered only by the required ramping up of staff to manage international flights.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Hotels, B&Bs, and corporate apartments are popular event accommodation partners. The layout of an event venue plays a prominent role in the transportation vendors required to accommodate attendees. Avoid the headache and unnecessary stress of last-minute cancellations by quickly accessing a network of committed vendors.

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Little Hotelier

MARCH 25, 2024

Cancellation data: How types of guests and times of year affect cancellation and no-show rates. bad weather, surprise events or event cancellations). Work to identify opportunities and understand why issues occur, such as the reason behind cancellations and no-shows. Adjust your goals as new information comes to light.

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Cloudbeds

APRIL 24, 2023

At the same time, however, it has increased the exposure of lodging operators to a growing problem: credit card fraud. For owners and operators of independent lodging businesses, credit card fraud is not only time-consuming and costly, but it can also damage traveler trust, guest loyalty , and online reputation. Security compliance.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

SiteMinder’s new Hotel Booking Trends report, the only hotel commerce data analysis of more than 35,000 hotels and 450+ connected booking integrations, has revealed travellers booked their trips on average eight days earlier, and cancelled their bookings 17% less year-on-year in 2022, despite a 24% increase in the average daily hotel room rate.

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Hotel Speak

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Good weather can lead to a sudden spike in bookings, while poor weather can result in cancellations and slower demand. Many hotels have mitigated some of these costs through long-term contracts, but with further rises anticipated, this remains an area of focus for operational strategies.

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SiteMinder

MARCH 13, 2024

Often travellers will use apps via their mobile devices to research, book, and pay for hotel accommodation. Hotel booking apps are now a dominant source of bookings for accommodation providers, with travellers booking their trips online more often than not. Table of contents Why should you be aware of the best hotel booking apps?

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Little Hotelier

MAY 12, 2024

Mamori House at Koh Larn is a private Japanese-style accommodation with only five rooms available. But I came across Little Hotelier while searching online and saw many small accommodations in Thailand were using the solution.” It’s very easy to understand and you can always see when customers make reservations or cancel them.

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Boutique Hotel News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The API integration will enable travel agents and customers see key information such as cancellation policies, whilst allowing Hilton and Amadeus to access details such as credit card information and meal plans and preferences. . Previous connectivity through multiple APIs meant that changes to content could not be easily accommodated.

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

While hotel fees can be powerful secondary revenue generators or a useful tool to mitigate additional operational costs, there is an art to applying them effectively. Reservation cancellation fees These are charged when guests cancel their bookings, especially if done at the last minute.

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Hotel Business

JUNE 11, 2024

Wellness in hospitality refers to integrating health & wellness concepts into the guest experience at hotels, resorts and other accommodation establishments. Including ergonomic furniture; supportive bedding with hypoallergenic materials; and noise-canceling features can further enhance guest comfort.

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Hotelogix

APRIL 4, 2025

Technology, guest preferences, and the need for sustainability are shaping how they operate. AI handles booking changes and cancellations quickly, making the process smooth. Some are moving toward plastic-free operations, offering reusable or compostable alternatives for guest amenities like toothbrushes, water bottles, and packaging.

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Little Hotelier

APRIL 28, 2023

The best booking calendars grant a hotel the ability to manage their reservations from a single screen: you can view past reservations, modify existing reservations, cancel future reservations and more. Ensure all your booking channels connect and sync to your main accommodation booking calendar, and use it exclusively.

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Cloudbeds

JULY 15, 2023

The same happens with a cancellation. It then pushes ARI updates to that channel and, for two-way sync, it imports reservations/cancellations into your Channel Manager, PMS, and/or CRS dashboard. In the case of one-way sync, reservations or cancellations will not be imported.

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Little Hotelier

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It simplifies day-to-day operations by centralising all property management tasks in one system, saving time and reducing manual errors. This allows hoteliers to enhance their operations and guest experiences by connecting with other relevant tools and services. It offers a package that covers several areas of hotel management.

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