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What is a booking engine? How to increase profitability and direct bookings

Cloudbeds

Many hoteliers question if it’s worthwhile investing in a direct booking strategy or if they can solely rely on online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb, Booking.com, or Trip.com to fill occupancy. Upsells and add-ons. If you rely too heavily on OTAs, you risk giving away your profit in commissions. Travelers crave experiences.

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HB on the Scene: Wyndham launches new owner and guest engagement platforms

Hotel Business

We’re offering services that you could opt into.” Because we get to see how we’re servicing them, how we’re marketing for them, who their customers are, and now with community, here’s how they’re accessing our system.” Wyndham also debuted its new OTA reconciliation tool.

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Hotel revenue optimisation strategies for small hotels

Little Hotelier

Upselling and cross-selling Grab upselling and cross-selling opportunities with both hands. Revenue optimisation solutions like the Little Hotelier booking engine allow you to offer extra services as part of your direct booking process. You can also offer add-ons and room upgrades at reception as your guests arrive.

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