Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Cloudbeds has formed a strategic partnership with Sabre Corporation to deliver a deeper integration between Cloudbeds PMS and Sabres SynXis Central Reservation System (CRS), offering hotels and accommodation providers a seamless solution for managing distribution, reservations and property operations.

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

From exquisite rooms, amazing dining options, and fabulous event venues, Chatrium is truly a premium accommodation choice. After 12 years in operation, we recently spoke to Corporate Director for Revenue & Digital Distribution Pawarisa Hirantanes about the group’s journey and its satisfaction with SiteMinder as a technology partner. “Our

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Little Hotelier

JANUARY 19, 2025

Think of it as the “sticker price” for your accommodation, typically displayed on your website or communicated to guests who book directly. Net rate : This is the rate after subtracting any commissions or fees, often used in negotiations with online travel agencies (OTAs) or corporate bookings. What is rack rate?

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Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The second era of compsets started when the internet brought online travel agencies (OTAs) and online bookings, making competition more dynamic. After that, the deciding factor was the level of accommodation, identified by star rating, while experienceswhat to do once arrived and the overall vibe of the hotelwere an afterthought.

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Hotel Speak

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Built to help businesses keep pace with rapid advancements in AI, Agent Hub enables hoteliers and tech developers to build , discover , adopt and share AI-powered solutions that streamline operations, enhance guest experiences and boost profitability.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Corporate Living Accommodation (CLA) offers tailored living solutions for professionals, government workers, and project staff across two prime Melbourne locations: Abbotsford and Hawthorn. CLA manages over 200 residences, ranging from studios to spacious three-bedroom apartments, under the leadership of Nu Nizam , Head of Operations.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 10, 2025

This promises to be a pivotal gathering for dissecting the latest industry trends and strategies within the APAC region, and we expect the conference to deliver invaluable insights into hotel investment, operational excellence, and the integration of new technologies across the region.

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STAAH

JANUARY 10, 2024

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

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Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This collaboration delivers a deeper integration between Cloudbeds Property Management System (PMS) and Sabres SynXis Central Reservation System (CRS), offering hotels and accommodation providers a seamless and efficient solution for managing distribution, reservations, and property operations.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Guests are treated to high-quality accommodation, where a team of professional staff ensures that every stay is as comfortable as possible. Facing connectivity challenges As a resort catering to predominantly international guests, Batu Karang Lembongan Resort & Spa must ensure seamless operations.

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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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STAAH

JULY 8, 2024

Accommodation providers can navigate these by leveraging online bookings and digital marketing strategies. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help accommodation providers optimize their efforts and maintain steady occupancy rates during economic downturns. Tip: Optimise your Google My Business (GMB) listing.

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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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Cloudbeds

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Cloudbeds’ 2023 data finds that OTAs are back and stronger than ever. The annual report dives into the evolving landscape of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), offering lodging businesses strategic insights to enhance their distribution strategies and maximize revenue in a dynamic travel market.

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STAAH

JANUARY 9, 2024

Booking.com, Agoda and regional OTAs maintain stronghold. Regional OTAs, Trip.com and tiket.com gained one spot each to number five and eight respectively. Regional OTAs, Trip.com, Traveloka and tiket.com maintained or gained on rankings in the top 10 list. Big jump in direct bookings via STAAH SwiftBook, GDS makes a comeback.

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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. Combined with STAAH’s exceptional track record of reliability and robustness, our customers can count on accurate rates and inventory from connected preferred accommodation providers.

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eZee Absolute

JANUARY 27, 2025

If youre still relying on your regular operations, you could miss out on prime opportunities to attract and delight guests during this high-stakes period. This guide explores actionable strategies, expert insights, and modern tech tools to help you maximize bookings, optimize operations, and deliver unforgettable Songkran experiences.

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STAAH

JANUARY 8, 2024

Booking.com and Expedia are the most popular OTAs in the region. Travellers showed a strong preference to book directly with hotels in 2023, despite OTAs regaining ground. Direct bookings via STAAH SwiftBook also in top 3. Booking.com retained the top spot across the region as the most popular online booking platform.

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STAAH

JANUARY 11, 2024

Travellers showed a continued openness to book directly with hotels in 2023, despite OTAs regaining ground. According to the STAAH data, representing 19,000+ properties across 90 countries and 350+ integrations, accommodation providers across the board show holistic commerce strategy aimed to attract the right guest, at the right time. “New

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SiteMinder

JUNE 6, 2024

With rising costs, evolving guest behaviours and the varying types of accommodation businesses that have emerged, revenue management now means different things to different properties. I define revenue management as a way for accommodation properties to earn more,” says De Ponga.

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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

JANUARY 7, 2024

Travellers showed a continued openness to book directly with hotels in 2023, despite OTAs regaining ground,” says Shoaib. New and established online channels are making the distribution mix, allowing accommodation providers to be booked according to evolving seasons and updated traveller preferences that span multiple channels,” says Shoaib.

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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. 8) Online Travel Agents (OTAs): Working with multiple online travel agents (OTAs) is crucial for increasing digital distribution and overall occupancy.

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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

JANUARY 22, 2025

higher than the prior year and more than 60% above the value-per-booking via OTAs (US$320); more than 35% above global distribution systems (US$380); and more than 15% above wholesalers, DMCs and tour operators combined (US$446). This figure was 8.5%

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Hotel Speak

JULY 24, 2024

Hotels have worked with third parties such as airlines, travel agents, online travel agents (OTAs) and the Global Distribution System (GDS) for decades. While the OTA owns the customer in the first instance, hotels can put in place systems to win over the customer and earn more revenue from each guest’s stay.

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Social Hospitality

MAY 8, 2025

These tools not only streamline operations but also boost engagement and bookings. OTA Sync is one of the software solutions on the market that focuses on booking engine excellence. Diverse accommodation options , such as co-living spaces and long-stay suites, are growing as travelers seek more personalized and flexible stays.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

OTAs, wholesalers and destination management companies reasserted their dominance across SiteMinder’s Top 12 booking channel lists in most markets as international travel returned, with Booking.com remaining the most popular. Travelers showed a continued openness to book directly with hotels in 2022, despite OTAs regaining ground.

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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.

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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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Little Hotelier

AUGUST 12, 2024

Efficient hotels use systems and procedures to streamline operations. Unlike other businesses, many independent accommodation providers have somewhat of a revenue ceiling. That’s where hotel operational efficiency comes in. Gross operating profit : GOP is the total revenue generated by your hotel, minus operating expenses.

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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.

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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. By facilitating direct bookings, hotels can avoid commission fees and have more control over their pricing, promotions, and guest relationships.

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Cloudbeds

MARCH 23, 2023

To convince travelers to book their property, lodging operators must provide a clear, compelling picture of what to expect and the confidence they’re making the right choice. In the hotel industry, eCommerce refers to the buying and selling of accommodation and related services over the internet. What is hotel eCommerce?

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This innovative approach has been implemented by Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Michela Pittaluga and her dedicated team, with help from SiteMinders platform to optimise operations, streamline the booking process and enhance the overall guest experience. We save about 50% in daily operations.

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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. “There’s no need to check each online travel agent (OTA) one by one.

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Little Hotelier

AUGUST 8, 2023

Streamlining operations and elevating the guest experience Prior to adopting Little Hotelier, the accommodation struggled with a previous provider that was challenging to use. ” When asked about his experience with connecting to OTAs, Saban expressed that “It’s remarkably simple.

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