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How to start an Airbnb and become a host

Little Hotelier

An Airbnb is a small accommodation business that is rented out to travellers on a short-term basis. Usually an Airbnb is a unique property with special qualities that make it different from a normal hotel, motel, or bed and breakfast. This will allow your ideal guests to imagine themselves staying in your accommodation.

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Hotel blog: Ideas for effective hotel blogging

Little Hotelier

As a small accommodation provider, it is important that you maximise ways to increase your direct website traffic and generate bookings. It goes without saying that direct website bookings via your booking engine means you pay no commissions and should therefore be a core focus as part of your marketing strategy.

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Best hotel CRM solutions to consider in 2024

Little Hotelier

Little Hotelier Little Hotelier is an all-in-one solution helping small accommodation providers run their business more efficiently, effectively, and profitably. Importing guest data Import as much existing guest data as you can, to kickstart your personalisation and targeted marketing strategies.

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15 types of hotels and hotel classification

Little Hotelier

A backpacker on a six month South American adventure will be looking for very different accommodation to a millionaire on a weekend trip to Dubai. There are also different types of lodging: hotels, motels, hostels, resorts and B&Bs. There are a wealth of ways you can classify accommodation, but here are seven of the most common.

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Your comprehensive guide to hotel classifications

SiteMinder

This is the most common classification of accommodation worldwide. That being said, they all follow a similar system, with one star being the most basic type of accommodation and five star being on the luxury end of the scale. Guests have extremely high expectations when it comes to luxury accommodation. Table of contents.

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Hotel Revenue Management Strategies

Xotels

Here is an example: Main Segments per Hotel Types by XOTELS NAME BAR CORPORATE TOUR OPERATORS PROMOS ALLOTMENT City Hotels X X X Resorts X X X Conference Hotels X X X Airport Hotels X X X X X Extended Stay/Apart-Hotels X X Hostel X X Motel X X X X 4. Revenue management starts by analysing the market and competition.