STAAH

APRIL 11, 2023

STAAH and OTA Insight customers will now be able to access and visualise OTA Insight’s data directly in STAAH solutions for streamlined decision-making. STAAH and OTA Insight customers will now be able to access and visualise OTA Insight’s data directly in STAAH solutions for streamlined decision-making.

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Boutique Hotel News

MARCH 6, 2023

Worldwide: Cloud-based business intelligence company OTA Insight has launched Rate Insight+, a commercial tool which combines hotel and short-term rental data into one platform. Rate Insight+ will now provide hoteliers with a consolidated overview of short-term rental and hotel pricing in a singular platform.

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Inn Quest

JUNE 6, 2023

When it comes to the future of online travel agencies (OTAs) and their role in the hospitality industry, there are a few key trends and factors to consider. In this post, let us focus on the reasons that will point toward the predictions and trends that have impacted OTAs.

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Little Hotelier

APRIL 14, 2024

Haven Hall Hotel is a luxurious 14-room property on the picturesque Isle of Wight off the southern coast of England. So, with no previous experience as hoteliers, the Barratt’s created a luxurious 14 bedroom boutique hotel with period elegance and character.

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STAAH

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A Hotel Channel Manager plays a key role in streamlining online distribution. Such as STAAH MAX Channel Manage r integrates between STAAH and Booking.com enabling accommodation providers to update all their rate plans from their STAAH channel manager. Are the ones you deem necessary for your property on this list? Greater market reach.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 28, 2022

It’s well established by now that OTAs (online travel agencies) are crucial for your hotel’s booking success, both as a marketing and distribution channel, particularly as online travel bookings continue to grow. This blog will look at some key insights that help you choose the right OTAs for your accommodation business.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 17, 2024

The global distribution system (GDS) continues to perform for independent accommodation providers with reservations up 34.5% on 2019 pre-pandemic levels, according to the Independent Accommodation Insights Report from HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts. in the past year and up 4.2% vs. a decade ago (2014).

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Cloudbeds

MAY 15, 2024

Rate parity is a common practice in hotel revenue management. On the one hand, it makes it easier for hotels to manage their pricing strategy, preventing dumping and price wars. Rate parity is the practice of keeping the publicly available rates of your hotel rooms the same across all distribution channels, including your website.

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Hotel News Resource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A survey conducted by WYSE Travel Confederation among 57,000 travelers under the age of 30, revealed that 47% of this demographic book their accommodation on OTAs! It's a figure that's prompting more and more hoteliers to take an interest in the matter and promote their hotel websites.

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Hotel Speak

JULY 20, 2023

OTAs have transformed the way travelers book their accommodations. However, for hotels, these bookings come with their own set of challenges, as OTAs have a profound impact on the revenue of hotels. High commission rates, additional fees, and price parity significantly affect the bottom line of hotels.

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Demand Calendar

AUGUST 28, 2023

In the highly competitive hotel market, automated pricing systems have involuntarily joined forces with the OTAs to drive down the price, leading to the commoditization of overnight accommodation.

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Hotel News Resource

APRIL 4, 2024

The hotel distribution channel landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Online travel agencies (OTAs) that once leveled the playing field for independent properties now dominate, their economic muscle squeezing hotel margins. Meanwhile, the growth in alternative lodging threatens hotels' grip on the accommodations sector.

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STAAH

JANUARY 7, 2024

Press Release [5th January 2024] : Global hotel technology giant, STAAH, has revealed the top channels across its network of 19,000+ properties. STAAH’s advanced features that ensure the hotel website remains competitive, combined with smart packaging and promotions by hoteliers makes direct bookings an attractive proposition.”

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

SiteMinder’s Changing Traveller Report 2023 shines a spotlight on the most critical challenges the accommodation industry is facing when it comes to satisfying guest expectations. The product of 10,000 traveller interviews across 12 markets globally, it’s the largest consumer research on accommodation conducted anywhere in the world.

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Travelboom Marketing

MAY 3, 2024

Hoteliers should be no stranger to Google Hotel Ads. But if you have yet to dip your toes into the waters of metasearch advertising, Google Hotel Ads is the place to start. In this guide, you’ll learn about the whats, whys, wheres, and hows of Google Hotel Ads, plus helpful tips and specialist support if you need it.

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STAAH

MAY 30, 2023

In today’s digital age, effective hotel distribution and pricing strategies are crucial for maximizing revenue and staying competitive. 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.

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STAAH

JANUARY 9, 2024

Booking.com, Agoda and regional OTAs maintain stronghold. Global hotel technology giant, STAAH, has revealed the top channels across its network of 19,000+ properties in the Southeast Asian region, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore. Big jump in direct bookings via STAAH SwiftBook, GDS makes a comeback.

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STAAH

JANUARY 10, 2024

Booking.com, Agoda and Expedia are the most popular OTAs in the region. Global hotel technology giant, STAAH, has revealed the top channels across its network in United Kingdom. Travellers showed a strong preference to book directly with hotels in 2023, despite OTAs regaining ground.

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STAAH

MAY 2, 2024

To further strengthen its domestic footprint and expand global reach, the luxury estate has partnered with STAAH to help seamlessly list and manage its inventory across booking channels through the Max Channel Manager which integrates with over 250+ online travel agents (OTAs) globally.

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STAAH

JANUARY 11, 2024

Global hotel technology giant, STAAH, has revealed the top channels across its network of 19,000+ properties. Booking.com , Agoda and Traveloka continue to hold the top three positions, bringing in the highest revenue for partner hotels. Expedia and STAAH SwiftBook also remain among the top five distribution channels globally.

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STAAH

APRIL 8, 2024

Technology plays a pivotal role in shaping the way hotels and accommodations operate and connect with their guests. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools and services to streamline hotel operations, enhance online visibility, and drive bookings.

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STAAH

APRIL 23, 2024

Let’s delve into some of the key trends shaping the future of revenue management in the hotel industry: 1. Hotel Revenue Management using Omnichannel Data In today’s interconnected world, harnessing omnichannel data is essential for optimizing revenue management strategies.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 20, 2023

Sydney-born Public Hospitality Group is perhaps best known for its thriving network of pubs and bars, which includes the likes of The Norfolk Hotel and Maybe Sammy, but over the last 12 months, the business has been investing heavily in its accommodation offering, giving rise to a growing portfolio of boutique lifestyle hotels. “It

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Hotel News Resource

MARCH 7, 2024

The European hotel industry has been long warning of unfair business practices of the largest Online Travel Agent (OTA) and calls for more fairness and transparency in the online accommodation market. We hope that the European Commission will designate the company as a gatekeeper as soon as possible.

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Little Hotelier

JULY 20, 2023

What is a Trivago hotel booking? Owned by Expedia Group, one of the world’s largest online travel corporations , Trivago is a metasearch engine that collates and displays hotel options from across a range of online booking sites. A Trivago hotel booking isn’t actually a Trivago booking. Let’s take a look.

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Little Hotelier

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Up and running since May 2023, Ultima Guest House is one of the most recommended accommodations for travellers who need to take a breather in Bandung, Indonesia. Located in Kiaracondong, this 15-room hotel provides air-conditioned rooms, Wi-Fi, as well as several other supporting facilities such as a flat-screen TV and free private parking.

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Little Hotelier

JULY 20, 2023

What are hotel distribution channels? Hotel distribution channels are the places that accommodation providers can sell rooms to guests. What is the importance of distribution channels in the hotel industry? It’s not a matter of whether you use hotel distribution channels, but how you use them.

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Little Hotelier

JUNE 15, 2023

Expedia.com competes with Booking.com as the world’s largest hotel booking site – Expedia is bigger in the US, while Booking.com dominates in Europe. It now owns an incredible stable of OTAs, with sites like Hotels.com, Trivago and Vrbo all found beneath the group’s umbrella. What does it mean for small accommodation providers?

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STAAH

JANUARY 8, 2024

Booking.com and Expedia are the most popular OTAs in the region. Auckland 9th Jan 2024: Global hotel technology giant, STAAH, has revealed the top online channels across its network of properties in Australia, New Zealand, and rest of Oceania region. Direct bookings via STAAH SwiftBook also in top 3.

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STAAH

APRIL 16, 2024

In the ever-evolving hospitality industry, staying competitive demands more than just offering great accommodations and service. To help you navigate this decision-making process, let’s explore the essential features to consider when selecting an RMS for your hotel.

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Little Hotelier

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

For travellers making plans to visit Manado for business or pleasure, Istanaku Hotel & Guesthouse offers accommodation in the best location, only less than 12 km from Sam Ratulangi International Airport, in Indonesia. After being hampered by the pandemic in 2020, the first Istanaku Guesthouse was developed into a hotel.

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STAAH

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The company has recently acquired the status as an Online Travel Agent (OTA), serving accommodation requests of the Travel Agent fraternity worldwide. Our B2B travel portal, tamarindglobalonline.com facilitates seamless bookings of India and International hotels for a wide range of 300000 hotels across the globe.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Booking channels are platforms by which your hotel can accept reservations online or offline. They can also be known as distribution channels and are crucial for ensuring your hotel maintains a healthy occupancy rate and revenue stream. Table of contents Why are online booking channels important for hotels?

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Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 17, 2023

What is hotel revenue? Hotel revenue is the income your business earns from selling rooms or other products and services to guests. This blog will give you all the best ideas on how to increase revenue at your hotel. If you connect to five or more OTAs, you dramatically increase your ability to sell all your rooms at all times.

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Little Hotelier

JULY 31, 2023

Owned by Expedia Group, Trivago is a metasearch engine that collates hotel options from across the globe, then serves up prices for each hotel from a range of OTAs and direct booking websites.This comparison site offers users a simple way to check accommodation options in an area, then find the very best deal for each.

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Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 11, 2023

What are hotel review sites? Hotel review sites are any websites or online platforms that offer users the chance to share their experiences with your hotel. Hotel review sites are important for hotels of all sizes, but they are even more so for small accommodation providers.

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STAAH

JUNE 11, 2023

STAAH helps Bernardos Lantia Hotel expand its online reach, reduce admin time and boost bookings. Located in Basco, Bernardo’s Lantia Hotel offers three-star accommodation to visitors who come to enjoy the pastoral landscape of Batan Island. The hotel leverages the scenic locales of the island to attract leisure guests.

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