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How to build a strong travel brand: Guide for hotels

SiteMinder

What is a travel brand? A travel brand is an entity that makes a promise to guests about the experience they will have during their stay at a hotel, and the proof that is delivered at every touchpoint. It covers everything about your hotel, from the look of your logo and the tone of your emails to the accuracy of your rates online.

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Maximizing Hotel Revenue: Advanced Channel Manager Strategies for 2025

STAAH

GDS and Niche OTA Power b. With consumer behaviours evolving, and the lines between tech platforms, marketing, and operations blurring, a modern strategy goes far beyond just listing rooms on online travel agents (OTAs). Pooled Inventory: Smart Inventory Distribution Forget manually allocating rooms to different OTAs.

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From Dream to Departure: What Drives Travelers to Book

Amadeus Hospitality

Whatever the trigger, something shifts – and suddenly, the idea of travel starts becoming a plan. According to Amadeus’ Travel Dreams report, the travel journey can be broken down into four distinct phases: inspiration, booking, experiencing, and post-trip reflections, or takeaways.

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How to maximize hotel revenue without discounting

Hotel Speak

But a lot of hoteliers have gotten stuck in a loop of constantly slashing prices, offering direct channel discounts, OTA promotions, and special rate packages to drive occupancy. The problem is, this can actually hurt your brand, lower rate integrity, and compress margins. That feels way more special, right?

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Effective Hotel Sales Strategies to Increase Revenue

Hotelogix

Maximize Direct Bookings to Reduce Dependence on OTAs When guests book through Online Travel Agents (OTAs) like Booking.com or Expedia, hotels often have to pay hefty commission fees, sometimes up to 20%. While OTAs help bring in new customers, relying too heavily on them can hurt your bottom line.

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What’s behind the rise in hotel guest satisfaction

Hospitality Today

Hospitality.today™ Topics Subscribe Topics › Hospitality › Products & Services What’s behind the rise in hotel guest satisfaction From smart TVs to better beds, targeted investments are turning higher rates into higher perceived value across all hotel segments Jul 16, 2025 In 2024, U.S. According to the 2025 J.D.

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Tryp.com: Expert guide for hotel owners

SiteMinder

Tryp.com is an online travel marketplace that bundles flights, accommodation and experiences into value-driven packages curated by AI. Travellers pick a theme, such as “beach escape” or “digital nomad city break”, and the site returns ready-made itineraries that can be booked in a few clicks. What is Tryp.com?