BCV

APRIL 6, 2021

With ongoing vaccination rollouts and warmer temperatures quickly approaching, many consumers are becoming energized to travel once again. Given this enthusiasm, hotels have a unique opportunity to tap into evolving consumer behaviors to authentically and effectively reach desired target audiences and create lasting ROI.

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ROI Consumer Travel Cancellation 52

SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Sifling through endless news to find the valuable stuff can be a time-consuming pursuit, however. Table of contents Latest news in the hospitality industry A year of increased stability and growth At the beginning of 2023 the focus was firmly on growth, particularly given the effects of COVID on the travel sector over the preceding years.

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Hospitality Cancellation OTA Tourism 52

STAAH

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Goodbye bland travel experiences. Modern travellers are redefining what hospitality looks like in 2023 and beyond. Hot off the press, Booking.com revealed what modern travellers are seeking – it’s not just another holiday. A large section of travellers are seeking to get away from the grips of technology and closer to nature.

Hospitality 85

Hospitality OTA Travel Upsell 85

Amadeus Hospitality

JUNE 20, 2023

Originally published to PhocusWire Exploring today’s traveler expectations as catalysts for change and how the hospitality industry can adapt in the coming years to deliver more seamless journeys Data paints a positive picture for the year ahead in the global hospitality market. Here’s how.

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Hospitality Travel Occupancy Revenue 52

TravelNet

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Introduction Hopper is an award winning OTA with over 80M captive users in North America and was the most downloaded travel app in 2021. Hopper is an award winning OTA with over 80M captive users in North America and was the most downloaded travel app in 2021. Their Homes/Vacation Rental marketplace launched in Jan 2022.

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OTA Cancellation Travel Management 52

Cloudbeds

APRIL 24, 2023

The world is going digital, making it easier for consumers to book travel and make payments. For owners and operators of independent lodging businesses, credit card fraud is not only time-consuming and costly, but it can also damage traveler trust, guest loyalty , and online reputation.

Hotels 98

Hotels Cancellation Operations Consumer 98

MediaBoom

APRIL 5, 2024

Did you know that nearly 70% of travelers turn to search engines when planning their trips. With this in mind, understanding the full impact of travel marketing has never been more essential. Travel marketing targets potential tourists by promoting unique destinations, accommodations, and services through digital channels.

Marketing Strategy 85

Marketing Strategy Market Marketing Travel 85

Boutique Hotel News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

American inbound travellers to the UK have increased, and MICE business has been phenomenal. The consumer is paying more attention to the smaller details, and greater effort is required to monitor reviews in terms of managing responses and quality. Luxury hotels have performed incredibly well, as have economy.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Real Estate Hotels Events 52

Cloudbeds

APRIL 24, 2023

The world is going digital, making it easier for consumers to book travel and make payments. For owners and operators of independent lodging businesses, credit card fraud is not only time-consuming and costly, but it can also damage traveler trust, guest loyalty , and online reputation.

Hotels 92

Hotels Cancellation Operations Consumer 92

Intelity

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The importance of flexibility is key for the guest experience — and hotel technology can help Today’s traveler is a new breed. Gone are the days when guests traveled strictly for just work or just pleasure. The rise in bleisure and the increase in remote work has created a new kind of hybrid traveler.

Dining 52

Dining Cancellation Services Travel 52

Little Hotelier

JUNE 21, 2023

If travellers have a bad experience using the platform, that’s one thing. While Booking.com is one of the biggest online travel agencies in the world, its reviews can be very mixed at times. With 28 million accommodation listings on the site, Booking.com is the most visited travel and tourism website in the world.

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Management Cancellation Services Travel 59

Clock Software Hospitality

OCTOBER 27, 2020

There are many speculations that suggest a wave of guest travel demand being unleashed upon the industry as guests spring at the opportunity to move about and live their lives without social distancing restrictions. How Has Consumer Attitude to Travel Changed? Guests are weary of the idea of travel.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Cancellation Occupancy Revenue 52

Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. 2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. Mountain Travel Symposium.

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Hospitality Events Tourism Business 158

BCV

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

With travelers seeking local experiences first and foremost, this type of content is essential — and an easy conduit to inspiring followers within your social media feeds. Travelers aren’t only looking for unique experiences to make up for lost time. Focus on wellness. Shift USPs as needed. Segmentation is key here.

Consumer 52

Consumer Business Travel Market 52

Cloudbeds

JANUARY 10, 2024

For instance, when a hotel receives a reservation, whether it’s through the booking engine or via an online travel agency (OTA) , staff must manually enter payment details into the property management system (PMS). In the worst-case scenario, the guest may arrive to find their reservation canceled due to an invalid credit card number.

Motels 52

Motels Hotels Cancellation Operations 52

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

There are always new strategies, traveller preferences, or industry technologies emerging to keep track of. From food and beverage to travel and tourism, any role within the hospitality sector requires providing a service to customers. Alternate operations in hospitality often rely on the success of the travel and tourism sector.

Operations 59

Operations Management OTA Hotels 59

eZee Absolute

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This eco-friendly haven has been a tranquil retreat for travelers seeking a perfect blend of serenity and comfort. This not only made day-to-day operations more complicated and time-consuming but also restricted the resort’s capacity to expand its business. The main thing missing was a comprehensive hotel PMS.

Resorts 52

Resorts Tourism Fair Share Operations 52

Fuel Travel

JANUARY 24, 2023

For example, Fuel Travel creates five triggered email templates for our hotel clients. 70% of consumers prefer email over any other form of outreach. Reduce cancellations with confirmation emails that reassure guests. The post How to Win with Email Marketing Software for Hotels in 2023 appeared first on Fuel Travel.

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Email Marketing Market Marketing Hotels 52

Little Hotelier

APRIL 4, 2023

Hotel websites have the very specific purpose of attracting visits from travellers, keeping them engaged, and enticing them to make a booking. A good hotel website that increases reservations delivers less reliance on online travel agencies (OTAs) – which charge commission fees on every booking.

Accommodation 52

Accommodation Hotels Travel OTA 52

Clock Software Hospitality

JANUARY 12, 2021

Travel and accommodation have always gone hand in hand, and in a global economy, it is impossible to imagine what life would be like without either. Potential guests are naturally wary of travelling during a global pandemic, and this is beginning to take a toll on the industry at large. do so under much scrutiny and restrictions.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Average Daily Rate Scale Events 52

Little Hotelier

JUNE 7, 2023

While it does have criteria that hotels need to meet, it offers increased visibility to travellers in search results and a boost in bookings. It allows travellers to be rewarded via discounts, free extras, and additional services. The Booking.com loyalty program is a fairly simple process for both travellers and hotels.

Revenue 52

Revenue Travel Management Cancellation 52

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

There are always new strategies, traveller preferences, or industry technologies emerging to keep track of. From food and beverage to travel and tourism, any role within the hospitality sector requires providing a service to customers. Alternate operations in hospitality often rely on the success of the travel and tourism sector.

Operations 52

Operations Management OTA Hotels 52

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In its early days around 2007, Airbnb appeared to be positioned in a niche for budget-conscious travellers, who did not mind sharing their accommodation with their hosts. Say hello to digital nomads or travellers who also work. Table of contents. What are the benefits of listing your hotel on Airbnb?

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Average Length of Stay Hotels Accommodation Management 52

BCV

AUGUST 4, 2021

While eager leisure travelers begin to check-in once again, urban hotels are still missing two key cohort: corporate transient and corporate group. And that includes attracting business travelers and groups — read on for our tips on enticing the return of these important segments. From corporate transient to bleisure and leisure.

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Market Marketing Intent ROI 52

Little Hotelier

JULY 31, 2023

It’s a handy platform that gives you the reins to your hotel’s profile on Agoda, one of the big players in the online travel world. Here, you can view all your current and upcoming bookings, as well as any cancellations. Think of the Agoda Extranet as your hotel’s control room on Agoda.

Management 52

Management Revenue Cancellation Operations 52

TravelNet

AUGUST 3, 2023

Managing fees on online travel agencies (OTAs) can be a real headache for property managers. of booking before taxes, host pays 3%, though the rate is higher for listings in Italy or hosts with Super Strict cancellation policies. You also need to cover your expenses—from commission rates to housekeeping.

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OTA Management Occupancy Services 98

Xotels

JANUARY 18, 2021

It allows you to target and market to a variety of consumer groups with different behaviour with an offer that matches their needs and budget level. Cancellation %. BAR Indirect Commissionable – Best Available Rate sold trough commissionable online travel agencies. What is Hotel Market Segmentation? Day of Weeks stays.

Hotel Marketing 40

Hotel Marketing Market Marketing Revenue Management 40

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The typical hotel room size in any given area can offer a great deal of insight into market trends as well as consumer demand. For example, as younger consumers begin to prioritise experience over hotel room dimensions, the average size gets smaller. Target demographic (business travellers, families, couples, over 50s etc).

Motels 52

Motels Hotels Services Travel 52

Savvy Hotelier

AUGUST 5, 2020

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Events 52

Events Cancellation Management Hospitality 52

Q4Launch

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Research Booking Pre-Arrival Arrival Occupancy Checkout / Departure Post-stay Research For us, this is called the “Dreaming” phase of the travel life cycle. For example, overly strict cancellation policies can deter some potential guests.

Marketing Strategy 52

Marketing Strategy Upsell Occupancy Hotels 52

TravelNet

JULY 20, 2023

Listing your short-term rentals on Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) can amplify your visibility and attract potential guests, a phenomenon known as the Billboard Effect. In contrast, Vrbo’s are based on the number of accepted bookings, host cancellations, conversion rate, and review score. Cancellations—yours and theirs.

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OTA Cancellation Branding Shopping 98

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

When travelers make a hotel reservation, they expect a seamless experience , or they may decide to stay elsewhere. For hotels, meeting this expectation means moving away from manual processes and investing in booking software that allows travelers to book a room when they want on the channel of their choice. Generate more revenue.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Revenue Hotels Operations 98

Fuel Travel

JULY 24, 2023

Thank the consumer for subscribing and provide a clear path to navigate different areas of your website they may want to browse. These rules can include stay dates, number of children, canceled reservations, booked dates, and more. Hotel emails examples and strategies of triggered emails include: 1.

Email Marketing 75

Email Marketing Market Marketing Consumer 75

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

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. Focus on what leisure travellers want to add value to their stay.

Revenue Management 76

Revenue Management Revenue Management Ancillary Revenue 76

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Guests can easily research and book travel from their smartphones, making mobile bookings incredibly convenient. For the hotel and travel market , smartphones present a captive audience looking to escape the mundane routine of the everyday. What are mobile bookings? That’s the magic of mobile bookings. Half of all U.S.

Hotels 105

Hotels Travel Revenue Consumer 105

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

With built-in food service available , guests never have to worry about their food getting cold as it travels from the kitchen to the event. What are your event cancellation policies ? Overserving: Venues are responsible for the alcohol guests consume at their establishment. Do you have booking minimums in place?

Events 88

Events Dining Services Accommodation 88

Hotel Speak

JANUARY 25, 2024

The battle for direct bookings has entered a new phase as online travel agents (OTAs) ramp up efforts to establish ownership of hotel guests and their booking journeys, a new report from hospitality technology specialist SHR Group reveals. from $0.16 The impact on Metasearch is even more stark, more than doubling from $0.21

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OTA Cost Per Click Hotels Cancellation 87