Cloudbeds

MAY 15, 2024

But it also makes it more challenging to get travelers to book direct. Pros and cons of rate parity Rate parity is regulated by contractual agreements between hotels, OTAs, and other booking platforms. As OTAs appeared at the end of the 1990s and started to undercut hotels’ rates, rate parity clauses were extended to them, too.

OTA 52

OTA Hotels Revenue Management Revenue 52

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 88

Revenue Management Revenue Ancillary Revenue Management 88

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This seamless process is powered by sophisticated yet user-friendly online booking systems, hotel websites, and online travel agencies (OTAs). OTA booking : This is when a guest books through an online travel agent, such as Expedia or Booking.com. Online bookings are about both convenience and connection.

OTA 98

OTA Hotels Addendum Travel 98

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What is travel technology? Travel technology comprises digital tools and platforms aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing guest experiences in the travel and hospitality sectors. Here’s how travel technology is changing the industry and the possible implications, negative and positive, for hotels.

Travel 52

Travel Hotels Services OTA 52

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 Hotels Travel 98

eZee Absolute

MARCH 19, 2024

Traditionally, hotels primarily focused on accommodating guests for overnight or extended stays, considering them the most common and profitable booking options. However, with changing consumer behaviour and preferences, a notable trend has emerged in the hospitality industry: the rise of micro-stay in hotels.

Revenue 52

Revenue Consumer Accommodation Hotels 52

SiteMinder

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Holiday bookings refer to the reservations made by individuals or groups for accommodation, travel, and other related services during their vacation period. Almost all survey participants in the US (92%) said using a travel professional, completely or somewhat, enhanced their holiday experience. What are holiday bookings?

Cost Per Click 105

Cost Per Click Travel OTA Consumer 105

TravelNet

JUNE 28, 2023

Maybe you’re simply fed up with the commission fees you have to pay when guests book directly through an OTA? If so, you might not be fully aware of the Billboard Effect —the phenomenon in which listing on OTAs can effectively drive bookings to your website. In 2021, the online travel market size worldwide reached the $433.2

OTA 52

OTA Branding Market Marketing 52

Hotel Business

JANUARY 4, 2023

The company used its own data, as well as multiple reputable resources from across the travel industry, to provide insights into how these trends are set to influence travelers’ behaviors in the coming year. Focus on value-driven travel. Blended travel meets hybrid lodging. The vanishing front desk.

Accommodation 105

Accommodation Travel OTA Business 105

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. In the hotel industry, eCommerce refers to the buying and selling of accommodation and related services over the internet.

OTA 98

OTA Digital Marketing Travel 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 the hotel industry, guest loyalty can be defined as a guest’s faithfulness to one property over other accommodation choices. Many OTAs offer loyalty programs, too.

Travel 52

Travel Hotels OTA Services 52

SiteMinder

APRIL 17, 2024

The Getaroom Extranet is a dedicated online platform designed specifically for accommodation providers to manage their property listings on the Getaroom distribution channel. Reach out to the business audience : While Getaroom started as a consumer travel website, its primary focus these days is business-to-business partnerships.

Hotels 52

Hotels Consumer Management Accommodation 52

STAAH

APRIL 10, 2023

Our team at STAAH has successfully established connections with numerous new OTA channels, PMS solutions, and payment gateways. AltoVita powers the corporate accommodations sector with enterprise software layered with a human-centric approach, providing every traveller with exactly what they need. Rejeki Berkah Nusantara.

B2B 77

B2B OTA Services Travel 77

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 84

Hospitality OTA Travel Upsell 84

Cloudbeds

OCTOBER 5, 2023

While cash used to be king, today’s consumer has adopted more convenient payment methods that are readily available on their phones, watches, and laptops. In the past, consumers would’ve paid a friend back or made a quick transaction in cash, but today, they are using Venmo or tapping their Apple Watch. Does anyone carry cash anymore?

Consumer 52

Consumer OTA Hotels Operations 52

gcommerce

APRIL 22, 2024

As hospitality digital marketing has progressed, so have the strategies and tactics used by hotels and OTAs to win customers. The newest battlefield is hotel metasearch, and OTA’s have committed an outsized portion of their attention and budget to ensure they dominate the field. The response from hotels has been tragically tepid.

OTA 52

OTA Digital Marketing Fair Share Market 52

SiteMinder

MAY 21, 2023

With a selection of 80 rooms, encompassing suites, pool villas, and infinity pools, this exceptional property provides guests with exclusive and nature-inspired accommodations. 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

Hotel Speak

MARCH 13, 2024

A distribution strategy refers to the methods and channels a company uses to deliver its products or services from the point of production to the end consumer. Sustainability priorities: Consumers and governments alike prioritize sustainability , from eco-friendly shipping materials to reduced carbon emissions.

Global Distribution System 79

Global Distribution System Retail Shopping Consumer 79

Little Hotelier

AUGUST 1, 2023

The Hopper travel app is designed to help users find the very best travel deals, particularly in terms of flights and accommodation. Launched in 2014, its point of difference is predicting trends in flight and hotel prices to help users identify the best time to travel based on their budgets.

OTA 52

OTA Travel Accommodation Hiring 52

STAAH

JANUARY 29, 2024

” Holidu boasts higher than average booking value compared to other leading OTAs with an average of seven nights stay. Owners and managers of vacation rentals have long been challenged with gaining the same connectivity that owners of more traditional forms of accommodation have had access to.

OTA 77

OTA Management Consumer Accommodation 77

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

There are always new strategies, traveller preferences, or industry technologies emerging to keep track of. From food and beverage to travel and tourism, any role within the hospitality sector requires providing a service to customers. Alternate operations in hospitality often rely on the success of the travel and tourism sector.

Operations 59

Operations Management OTA Hotels 59

Little Hotelier

APRIL 26, 2023

These accommodation comparison sites usually send users to the hotel’s website and booking system or various booking sites to reserve their room – they don’t take bookings themselves. Shopping online grants consumers access to everything all at once, helping them to track down the very best product or service at the very best price.

OTA 59

OTA Hotels Shopping Management 59

Cloudbeds

MARCH 16, 2023

The report utilizes data gathered from thousands of properties globally to shed light on the current state of travel recovery, booking behavior post-pandemic, and travel trends influencing consumer behavior. Our mission is to arm owners and operators with clarity as they navigate the ever-changing travel landscape.”

Average Length of Stay 52

Average Length of Stay Average Daily Rate OTA Occupancy 52

SiteMinder

APRIL 25, 2024

The gap, observed and experienced by many, suggests that the industry has far from realised the full potential that the practice holds for today’s accommodation businesses. Fast forward to 2020, the “Great Reset” prompted by the pandemic rapidly changed how consumers and businesses embraced technology.

Revenue Management 111

Revenue Management Revenue Management Hotels 111

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

From exquisite rooms, amazing dining options, and fabulous event venues, Chatrium is truly a premium accommodation choice. Our constant struggle has been efficiently managing availability, inventory, task management, and online travel agencies (OTAs),” said Pawarisa. We wish you all the best for the future.

Operations 98

Operations Revenue Hotels OTA 98

BCV

JUNE 14, 2022

I’m confident in stating that most travel consumers will not know what metasearch is. How is Metasearch Different Than Online Travel Agencies (OTAs)? Online Travel Agencies (OTA’s), like Expedia and Booking.com are also aggregators. OTA’s hold huge power in the overall travel industry.

Consumer 52

Consumer ROI KPI OTA 52

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

There are always new strategies, traveller preferences, or industry technologies emerging to keep track of. From food and beverage to travel and tourism, any role within the hospitality sector requires providing a service to customers. Alternate operations in hospitality often rely on the success of the travel and tourism sector.

Operations 52

Operations Management OTA Hotels 52

SiteMinder

AUGUST 24, 2022

This property was designed with the concept of the constellation of sailboats believed to be a guiding amulet and a destination for travellers from all over the world. When SiteMinder is integrated into our PMS, the data sent to the OTA is in real-time and 100% accurate,” said Nutthaphon.

Online Sales 52

Online Sales OTA Revenue Management Revenue 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

Little Hotelier

APRIL 4, 2023

Hotel website design is the practice of designing a website for your accommodation business that is functional, aesthetically pleasing, and optimised for conversion. Hotel websites have the very specific purpose of attracting visits from travellers, keeping them engaged, and enticing them to make a booking.

Accommodation 52

Accommodation Hotels Travel OTA 52

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

More than half of travellers begin their planning with more than one destination in mind, and even in the week leading to a booking decision there are still multiple destinations under consideration. This makes it clear that choosing a destination is a time-consuming process for a traveller and one that draws on many different resources.

Hotels 100

Hotels Travel OTA Revenue 100

Cloudbeds

APRIL 30, 2024

A brief history of room price optimization Given the multitude of factors to consider and the analysis required, establishing accurate real-time room prices for your property may seem complex and time-consuming. Traveler trends can significantly influence demand. And if you do it all manually, it is. Competition.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Occupancy Hotels 52

eZee Absolute

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

These platforms act like a virtual compass, helping guests find you through the many accommodation options available online. According to PhocusWire , 45% of global unique visitors in travel come from metasearch engines, exceeding OTAs in the US. It’s bound to catch their attention and prompt them to explore further.

Market 52

Market Marketing Email Marketing Marketing Strategy 52

MediaBoom

MARCH 14, 2024

With over 80% of leisure travelers globally booking accommodations online in 2024, as per Statista, the shift towards online travel booking is unmistakable. Through a blend of online, offline, or combined efforts, the approach to promoting accommodations is continually adapting.

Digital Marketing 64

Digital Marketing Services Market Marketing 64

Little Hotelier

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As your business grows, you need to keep the consumers up to date with the developments. OTAs and metasearch engines : Create and manage a listing on all major booking channels. Concierge services, local travel recommendations, and added amenities on your property all add value to any guest stay.

Management 59

Management Hotels OTA Business 59

Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 23, 2023

It can be an effective and cheap way to reach a large audience of potential travellers. Social media is important because social media continues to be a strong influence for travellers when they are researching and booking a trip. Globally, 70% say ‘social media has an influence on how I discover accommodation.’

Market 105

Market Marketing Hotels Travel 105

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Content rules the internet and, nowadays, the majority of your guests are researching and booking their travel online. For hotels and other accommodation providers, content marketing is all about showcasing your property’s unique story and brand to the types of travellers you’re trying to win over. What makes your brand unique?

Market 59

Market Marketing Hotels Travel 59