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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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Hotel revenue optimisation strategies for small hotels

Little Hotelier

Upselling and cross-selling Grab upselling and cross-selling opportunities with both hands. The best channel managers allow you to seamlessly connect with all of your OTAs and channels, and give you clarity and control over all pricing.

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

Hotel Business

Dynamic upsell: Hotels can engage guests in advance of their stay, offering enhancements like early check-in, late checkout and room upgrades. It’s driving a longer average length of stay and a higher ADR, driving, on average, $22,000 in revenue,” he said.