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Hotel overbookings: What are the pros and cons and how can you make the most of an overbooking strategy?

SiteMinder

Hotel overbookings can be a divisive topic. Some hoteliers love using this strategy to boost their revenue and protect their property from losing out due to last-minute cancellations. However, you can minimise the risk of having to walk travellers if you have a solid overbooking strategy. What happens when a hotel overbooks?

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What is a channel manager? All you need to know

Cloudbeds

And even then, manually-managed distribution is risky: any delays in updating rates and availability on a channel’s extranet could mean selling a room that isn’t available or selling at a lower rate, which can lead to overbooking and sub-optimal yield management. The same happens with a cancellation. What’s allotment ?

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5 Key Questions Guests Ask Before Booking Hotels

Hotelogix

Transparent rate structures , special packages, and clear inclusions (like breakfast, parking, free cancellations) add value in the eyes of prospective guests and help justify pricing tiers. Streamline operations to eliminate manual errors, such as overbookings or miscommunicated amenities, leading to better guest experiences.

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