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Ancillary revenue: Guide and examples for hotels

SiteMinder

What is ancillary revenue? Ancillary revenue is when you earn income from additional services or products offered at your hotel. By offering these added touches, you’re not just boosting your revenue; you’re creating memorable experiences that make your hotel stand out. It’s a virtuous cycle.

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7 Hotel Revenue Management Trends & Innovations of 2024

STAAH

From online travel agencies (OTAs) to direct booking engine , hotels must effectively manage distribution channels to maximize revenue and minimize distribution costs. Ancillary Revenue Management Pricing In addition to room revenue, ancillary revenue streams play a crucial role in boosting overall profitability.

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Report: Independent hotels see record-breaking occupancy

Hotel Business

The data covers key hotel performance indicators such as occupancy, RevPAR, booking lead time, length of stay, international and domestic travel, direct and OTA bookings, as well as upsell performance to forecast trends shaping the hotel industry in 2023. Memorable experiences outweigh rising inflation.

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How to increase hotel revenue: 15 tips for small hotels

Little Hotelier

So let’s look at some of the best ways you can make the above strategies work… 15 best ways to increase hotel revenue 1. Of course, you must maintain rate parity (the same rate on your website as on the OTA) but try making booking direct a more attractive method by offering guests value-added services.

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Loyalty Programs for Hotels

Travelboom Marketing

It’s clear that OTAs, as well as major hotel brands are putting significant resources behind creating the best hotel rewards program possible. Alternatively, less expensive room rates can be redeemed through more aggressive upselling. A hotel loyalty program would amplify these opportunities to upsell.

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Mastering The Art of Resort Revenue Management

Catala Consulting

Overbooking: Though counterintuitive, it helps mitigate revenue loss due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. Channel Management: Ensures profitable utilization of distribution channels, such as online travel agencies (OTAs), direct bookings, and travel agents.

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What is Hotel Revenue Management?

Xotels

Revenue Strategies & Tactics Market Segmentation Hotel Pricing Strategies Forecasting & Budgeting Properly How to Distribute Effectively? The Hotel’s Own Website (and Booking Engine) Online Travel Agencies (OTAs): Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb, etc. Protect YOUR Brand!