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Melbourne’s luxury hotels welcome strong international business at Australian Open

Hotel Management

This years event is expected to draw record fan numbers an bring an increase of up to 10% in Melbourne city hotel room bookings, across main tournament days, according to Accommodation Australia. The occupancy boost is welcome news as hoteliers seek to match a high performing Q1 2024.

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How SiteMinder and Blueground unlock extended-stay revenue for hotels

SiteMinder

With remote work here to stay for many, corporate relocations surging, and travellers seeking more flexible accommodation arrangements, demand for stays lasting 30+ days is growing. A single 30-day booking can replace 15 separate short-term reservations, also improving your revenue forecasting.

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Rack rate: How does it work for hotels?

Little Hotelier

Think of it as the “sticker price” for your accommodation, typically displayed on your website or communicated to guests who book directly. Bar rate : Best available rate (BAR) is often lower than the rack rate and fluctuates based on demand, season, and occupancy. What is rack rate?

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Amadeus GDS: What is it used for?

SiteMinder

High-value guests and corporations will engage companies connected to the GDS to book not only accommodation but sometimes entire travel packages. The GDS is particularly useful for connecting with corporate travel programs and winning business transient bookings.

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Running a UK travel business in today’s economic climate

Hotel Speak

The PwC hotel forecast for 2025 shows 1.9% occupancy growth. occupancy growth this year. “By automating operational processes, hotels can save hours of staff time, and therefore save money overall,” explained Andrew McGregor – VP Accommodation from Access Hospitality. Business hurdlesor opportunities?

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Difference between a hotel and a motel: A core guide

SiteMinder

If you’re unsure how your accommodation stacks up or want to highlight why your hotel is worth a little extra, this guide will help. For example, if your PMS shows low occupancy for a weekend, SiteMinder can adjust your rates across connected OTAs instantly, helping you fill rooms without lifting a finger. The result?

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Hotel invoice: Example and format guide

SiteMinder

The following generic accommodation invoice template could be used by any type of accommodation business. The resulting insights can help you to track your occupancy, refine your pricing strategies, forecast revenue and identify service gaps and opportunities. Here are the fundamentals.

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