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EBITDAR explained: Driving financial health for hotels

Cloudbeds

These expenses represent the allocated cost of assets that are either tangible (such as buildings, furniture, and equipment) or intangible (such as brand rights and permits) over their useful life. Optimize revenue Increase ADR and RevPAR using an RMS (revenue management system) , diversify revenue streams (e.g., Rent costs.

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Maximizing Hotel Revenue: Advanced Channel Manager Strategies for 2025

STAAH

The first-party data you collect powers smarter remarketing, personalized upsells, and loyalty programs a long-term revenue play. GDS and Niche OTA Power Tapping into Global Distribution Systems (like Amadeus, Sabre, or Travelport) connects you to high-value segments like corporate travelers and travel agents.

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Chase Travel Group: The quiet giant shaping hotel distribution

Hospitality Today

Richer content opportunities : With modern booking technology and NDC content capabilities, Chase Travel can support enhanced rate and room descriptions, branded offers, and upsell content—more than some OTAs allow. If you run an independent property or a luxury brand, this aligns perfectly with Chase’s new audience focus.

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Sustainable business travel: Strategies for multi-property hotels

SiteMinder

It influences RFP results, unlocks premium corporate rates, and positions your brand as a responsible partner in a world where regulators, investors, and travellers expect measurable climate action. The system can also attach upsells like farm-to-table dining or carbon-offset packages during the booking flow.

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Revenue optimization: Full guide for hotels

SiteMinder

Hotel revenue optimization ensures that a property or brand is maximizing its profits from all available resources and opportunities. Primary revenue streams Room reservations Online Travel Agencies Global Distribution System (GDS) Corporate/Group Booking’ Channel Management 2.

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Apollo GDS: What do hotels need to know?

SiteMinder

Apollo is a global distribution system (GDS) vendor which allows travel agents to access and book inventory from hotels, airlines, car hires, and more. Apollo GDS history Like other major GDS brands , such as Sabre and Amadeus , Apollo was established by United Airlines in 1971 as an early computerised airline booking system.

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Busting Today’s Hotel Distribution Myths

Hotel Speak

Effective hotel distribution strategies enable hotels to target the right audience, optimise occupancy rates, and enhance revenue management. Hotels have worked with third parties such as airlines, travel agents, online travel agents (OTAs) and the Global Distribution System (GDS) for decades.

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