Hospitality Tech

JUNE 11, 2025

VAIA boosts incremental revenue by offering timely upsell opportunities for room upgrades, spa appointments, dining reservations, and more - triggered automatically based on guest behavior and intent. 6/11/2025 SURVEY: 70% of American Travelers Want to Skip the Front Desk A new U.S. Learn more about Digital Night Audit here.

Hospitality

TravelNet

MAY 19, 2025

Ancillary revenue to the rescue! For property management companies looking to expand profitability without adding inventory or dramatically increasing workload, alternative revenue streams can be a game-changer. Revenue Stream #1: Upsells and Add-Ons for Guests Guests are willing to spend more if it enhances their experience.

Occupancy

Hospitality Tech

JUNE 16, 2025

Email Automation: Uses generative AI to manage high volumes of travel-related emails by extracting key information (like travel dates or party size) and generating personalized offers. This feature helps improve response speed, booking efficiency, and reduces staff workload. “Sabre’s SynXis Concierge.AI SynXis Concierge.AI

Services

Hospitality Tech

JUNE 17, 2025

HCN offers similar opportunities via its programmatic ad platform for brands wishing to connect with affluent traveling consumers who spend up to 3.5 Affluent travelers often have time to engage deeply with reading, and magazines provide a rich, immersive way to explore personal interests, passions, and current events.

Hotels

Hospitality Tech

JUNE 16, 2025

Group Itinerary Builder – Designed to enhance group travel and events, this module allows attendees to explore resort experiences and manage their event schedules through an interactive, personalized guest portal. This access is seamlessly integrated into the Itinerary Builder as part of the guest’s pre-arrival journey.

Operations

Hospitality Tech

JULY 24, 2025

Today, their operations span regions with diverse guest demographics, from work crews and oil and gas contractors in Western Canada to leisure travelers and corporate guests in the Prairies. The report also explores the travelers perspective and related financial tools. “RoomKey makes that possible.

Services

Hospitality Today

JUNE 11, 2025

While some hotel executives appear unfazed, seeing operational challenges in Airbnb’s model, others warn the hospitality industry risks missing out on loyalty-building and ancillary revenue opportunities. Tech gaps hold hotels back Outdated hotel systems limit the ability to cross-sell or upsell non-room offerings.

Ancillary Revenue

Hospitality Tech

JULY 24, 2025

Today, their operations span regions with diverse guest demographics, from work crews and oil and gas contractors in Western Canada to leisure travelers and corporate guests in the Prairies. The report also explores the travelers perspective and related financial tools. “RoomKey makes that possible.

Operations

Hospitality Tech

JUNE 18, 2025

The announcement coincides with HITEC and HSMAI 2025 , where both companies will showcase the new integration to industry leaders seeking smarter, connected solutions that meet todays evolving traveler expectations. To meet with Sojern during the event, book a meeting. · Growth Enablement is one of the Top Priorities: Scalability is key.

Services

Hospitality Tech

JUNE 18, 2025

Amadeus Advisor Chat is Coming to Demand360 To help hoteliers stay agile and respond quickly to the fast-changing travel industry, Amadeus is integrating Advisor Chat, its Gen AI chatbot, into its industry-leading Demand360 data product. To meet with Sojern during the event, book a meeting.

Business

Hotel Speak

MARCH 19, 2025

According to HotelTechReports 2025 State of Hotel Guest Tech Report, based on a global survey of over 400 recent hotel guests, nearly half of all travelers already prefer to check out using their smartphones. For luxury travelers, expectations are even higher 43% expect not to wait in line at all.

Services

Hotelogix

APRIL 17, 2025

Travelers now seek experiences that entertain, engage, and leave a lasting impression. Whether it's a solo business traveler , a family on vacation, or a digital nomad — each guest expects personalization, convenience, and novelty. This is where hotel entertainment steps in as a powerful differentiator.

Hotels

Skift Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Skift Take: The hotel industry is finally catching up to airlines in the art of online upselling, with new tech investments set to unlock billions in ancillary revenue. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

Ancillary Revenue

Skift Blog

JULY 5, 2023

Skift Take: The startup Techsembly performs a neat trick in letting luxury hotel brands like The Peninsula sell gift cards to boost upsells without creating a downmarket vibe. No wonder it caught Sabre's eye. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

Upsell

eZee Absolute

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Well, here’s a trick called “ancillary revenue.” For example; providing exclusive conference room packages, spa services, or even collaborating with local travel agencies for city tours. We’ve put together a simple plan to help every type of hotelier understand and make the most of ancillary revenue.

Ancillary Revenue

SiteMinder

AUGUST 29, 2023

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.

Ancillary Revenue

STAAH

APRIL 23, 2024

Hotel Revenue Management using Omnichannel Data In today’s interconnected world, harnessing omnichannel data is essential for optimizing revenue management strategies. Ancillary Revenue Management Pricing In addition to room revenue, ancillary revenue streams play a crucial role in boosting overall profitability.

Revenue Management

Hotel Business

DECEMBER 12, 2022

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. Domestic tourism is still going strong.

Occupancy

STAAH

JANUARY 16, 2024

There is no set formula to increase a hotel’s revenue, it can be achieved by creating a good promotion plan, tapping into sources of ancillary revenue , upselling and other marketing strategies. Optimise ancillary revenue. Here are 10 strategies: 1. Use data to offer guests what they would value most.

Revenue

SiteMinder

JUNE 26, 2024

While revenue management is more focused on a hotel’s pricing and availability to maximize revenue, revenue optimization takes a broader approach to include a full range of revenue sources that includes food and beverage, spa services, events, classes, and other ancillary revenues.

Revenue

Hotelogix

AUGUST 6, 2024

Optimizing ancillary revenue streams: To diversify your revenue sources, consider enhancing offerings in food and beverage, spa services, and event hosting. Train your staff to identify and capitalize on upselling opportunities. Participate in travel trade shows and online travel forums to network and attract new guests.

Revenue

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

Collaboration with other departments The Future: Total Revenue Management What is Revenue Management? Guest & Market Segmentation Hotel market segmentation is an important component of effective revenue management, allowing hotels to target diverse consumer groups based on their behaviours and budget levels.

Revenue Management

Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 17, 2023

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. 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. Audit your hotel Wherever you can save money is the same as making money.

Revenue

Travelboom Marketing

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Hotels are experiencing a major shift in traveler behavior, including the most recent demands from guests. In the latest TravelBoom Leisure Travel Trends Study , we recognize the importance of loyalty programs for hotels. However, when it comes to hotel loyalty programs travelers from ages 18 to 80 agree. 35 and Under 65.5%

Hotels

Xotels

JULY 26, 2024

Some are price-sensitive leisure travelers, while others are business travelers with deeper pockets. This can entice guests to book at a higher rate while also increasing your overall revenue. Don’t Forget About Upselling: Train your staff to upsell guests to higher room categories or add-on services.

Yield Management

SiteMinder

AUGUST 22, 2022

GuestJoy will further expand SiteMinder’s robust hotel commerce offering, allowing hoteliers to automate and digitise their guest communication, drive upsell revenues, and strengthen direct guest acquisition. GuestJoy has been a SiteMinder partner since 2017, with customers across the UK and Europe. About SiteMinder.

Ancillary Revenue

Hotel Business

JULY 11, 2023

Travel marketing platform Sojern has acquired VenueLytics , an integrated guest experience platform serving independent hotels, resorts, chains and casinos. Sojern will incorporate VenueLytics’ capabilities as an extension of the Sojern Travel Marketing Platform.

Ancillary Revenue

Xotels

JULY 26, 2024

Some are price-sensitive leisure travelers, while others are business travelers with deeper pockets. This can entice guests to book at a higher rate while also increasing your overall revenue. Don’t Forget About Upselling: Train your staff to upsell guests to higher room categories or add-on services.

Yield Management

Xotels

JULY 26, 2024

Some are price-sensitive leisure travelers, while others are business travelers with deeper pockets. This can entice guests to book at a higher rate while also increasing your overall revenue. Don’t Forget About Upselling: Train your staff to upsell guests to higher room categories or add-on services.

Yield Management

Catala Consulting

JULY 30, 2023

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.

Revenue Management

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Travelers love options. You can use it as a casual marketing tool, letting guests learn more about your hotel, serving them exclusive offers, and even upselling other amenities during their stay. It’s another great way to generate ancillary revenue for your property. Click To Tweet. Allow for remote check-in.

Ancillary Revenue

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

Revenue Strategies & Tactics Market Segmentation Hotel Pricing Strategies Forecasting & Budgeting Properly How to Distribute Effectively? What Does the Process of Revenue Management Look Like? The main distribution channels are: Groups: Private groups, Schools, event planners, travel planners, etc. Protect YOUR Brand!

Revenue Management

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

Collaboration with other departments The Future: Total Revenue Management What is Revenue Management? Guest & Market Segmentation Hotel market segmentation is an important component of effective revenue management, allowing hotels to target diverse consumer groups based on their behaviours and budget levels.

Revenue Management

Hotel Speak

MAY 9, 2023

By reducing costs, hotels can offer better rates to guests, enabling them to better position themselves to budget-conscious travellers. This approach not only puts hotels at a disadvantage compared to other businesses that have embraced technology but also fails to cater to the ever-more digitally savvy traveller of today.

Hotels

StayNTouch

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Although hotels can 一 and should 一 diversify their income streams and realize the potential of ancillary revenue, distribution remains the cornerstone of hotel profitability and success. This can include a hotel’s website, its social media platforms, phone or email reservations, metasearch engines, or OTAs.

OTA

Up Hotel

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) is transforming how hotels reach travellers by focusing on AI-friendly, context-rich content that stands out in AI-generated recommendations. Plan your emails around engaging content, such as events, travel tips, or exclusive insightsnot just promotions.

ROI

Hotelogix

JANUARY 29, 2025

Seamless connectivity : From mobile check-ins to in-room voice assistants, technology is creating a frictionless stay for tech-savvy travelers. Driving Revenue Growth in a Competitive Landscape In the cutthroat world of hospitality, every edge counts. It's like your hotel's own superhero squad!

Management