Hospitality Tech

JUNE 5, 2025

55% abandon purchases, 50% switch brands, and 39% cancel subscriptions when confronted with digital issues. RaccoonRev Plus is engineered to bridge the gap between basic rule-based pricing and the full complexity of traditional Revenue Management Systems (RMS). “Revenue management is just the beginning.

Travel 52

Travel Consumer Retail Branding 52

Hospitality Tech

JUNE 5, 2025

55% abandon purchases, 50% switch brands, and 39% cancel subscriptions when confronted with digital issues. RaccoonRev Plus is engineered to bridge the gap between basic rule-based pricing and the full complexity of traditional Revenue Management Systems (RMS). “Revenue management is just the beginning.

Consumer 52

Consumer Retail Travel Branding 52

SiteMinder

JULY 13, 2024

What is hotel revenue management? Hotel revenue management is the strategic distribution and pricing tactics used to sell perishable room inventory to the right guests at the right time in order to boost revenue growth. What is the primary purpose of revenue management?

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Revenue Management OTA 98

STAAH

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Like many other areas in travel and hospitality, revenue management has dramatically changed in the last two years. We spoke to leading revenue managers on what they think lies ahead. Don’t rule out presence on OTAs,” suggests Jaydeep, “but make sure you keep up your profiles on other online media.”.

Revenue Management 96

Revenue Management Revenue Management Forecasting 96

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

We have written extensively about hotel revenue management strategies and tactics here throughout the years. As strategy is one of the most essential parts of revenue management, we have made a summary of all the top advice from our perspective as a hotel revenue management consulting company.

Revenue Management 76

Revenue Management Revenue Management Ancillary Revenue 76

TravelNet

AUGUST 3, 2023

Managing fees on online travel agencies (OTAs) can be a real headache for property managers. According to a new Forbes report, Airbnb customers in summer 2023 face a whopping average of 36% in added charges above the nightly rate, and the same is probably true for other OTAs. This increases your ranking on OTAs.

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OTA Management Occupancy Services 98

Little Hotelier

JUNE 30, 2023

What is the Expedia cancellation policy? Expedia provides a cancellation policy that allows users to cancel or modify their reservations without any charges or penalties within the first 24 hours. Knowledge of Expedia’s refund policy is a crucial aspect of managing a small hotel business effectively.

Cancellation 52

Cancellation Revenue Revenue Management Management 52

SiteMinder

MAY 14, 2025

What is revenue management software? Revenue management software is a digital tool designed for the hospitality industry to optimise room rates based on predicted demand. It uses data analytics to forecast hotel room demand, allowing hoteliers to adjust prices accordingly to maximise revenue.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Management Forecasting 52

Catala Consulting

JULY 30, 2023

In the fiercely competitive hospitality industry, the essence of successful resort revenue management lies in data-driven decision-making. This approach is pivotal in optimizing financial performance and driving both revenue growth and guest satisfaction. Why is Revenue Management Imperative for Resorts?

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Resorts Management 52

Hotel Speak

JUNE 4, 2024

Since the early days revenue management has been applied in hotels, there has been an intriguing ongoing discussion. I have been in hotel revenue management consulting since 2006, and it is a question that keeps coming back. What drives more value to the business, ADR, average daily rate, or occupancy?

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Revenue Management Occupancy Revenue Average Daily Rate 61

Xotels

MAY 30, 2024

Since the early days revenue management has been applied in hotels, there has been an intriguing ongoing discussion. I have been in hotel revenue management consulting since 2006, and it is a question that keeps coming back. What drives more value to the business, ADR, average daily rate, or occupancy?

Revenue Management 49

Revenue Management Occupancy Revenue Average Daily Rate 49

STAAH

MAY 16, 2023

Hotel room pricing is a critical element of revenue management for hotels. Hotel managers and revenue managers use data analysis and revenue management tools to determine the optimal price for each room based on various factors such as occupancy rates, booking trends, and competitor rates.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Occupancy Upsell Rack Rate 98

STAAH

MAY 30, 2023

By incentivizing forward bookings with flexible cancellation policies, hotels can secure revenue and manage visibility effectively with the help of a comprehensive tech stack, including a channel manager and property management system (PMS). Don’t clutter your homepage, keep it simple and modern.

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OTA Hotels Revenue Travel 98

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

We have written extensively about hotel revenue management strategies and tactics here throughout the years. As strategy is one of the most essential parts of revenue management, we have made a summary of all the top advice from our perspective as a hotel revenue management consulting company.

Revenue Management 40

Revenue Management Revenue Management Ancillary Revenue 40

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The reservation system acts as the central hub of the reservation ecosystem, which may also include a website booking engine, channel manager, and revenue management system. When integrated, these modules work together to help hotels manage room availability, distribution, reservations, and revenue.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Hotels Revenue Operations 98

STAAH

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In fact, OTAs such as Expedia have updated their algorithms to give preference to properties that have been called out by guests for their fantastic guest experience. In related trends, booking windows are much shorter and cancellation policies continue to be very flexible across the industry. Focus on customer experience.

Hospitality 98

Hospitality OTA Travel Cancellation 98

SiteMinder

JUNE 12, 2024

What is Yield Management? Yield management is a pricing and revenue management strategy that is used to maximise business performance. It involves adjusting prices based on predicted demand and other external factors to maximise revenue or yield. Revenue management is the focal point for hotels in today’s climate.

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Cloudbeds

MAY 8, 2024

It also shows what type of guests are staying at your hotel and even what booking channels (direct, online travel agencies (OTAs), etc.) You will have a better understanding of who is your guest and the percentage you are selling to each segment (ideally per month) such as: direct bookings (transients etc), corporate, groups, long stay, OTAs.

Cancellation 52

Cancellation Revenue Revenue Management Occupancy 52

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The platform works in a similar way to OTAs like Booking.com and Expedia , making money by charging an Airbnb commission on the reservations it facilitates. Stop paying OTA fees, start earning more Airbnb and other booking channels charge commission fees of 15%-25% which seriously eat into your bottom line. What are Airbnb fees?

Cancellation 59

Cancellation Services Hotels Accommodation 59

Cloudbeds

JULY 15, 2023

For growing hospitality businesses, a channel manager is a fundamental part of successful revenue management and distribution strategy. In this guide for hospitality professionals, you’ll learn all about Channel Managers, from how they work to what makes great software for your business specifically.

Management 76

Management OTA Cancellation Overbooking 76

SiteMinder

JUNE 11, 2024

“It’s especially improved efficiency, since it allows us to manage four properties at once by eliminating manual updates.” “On On top of that, it enhances our revenue management through dynamic pricing, optimising room rates based on demand, season, and events,” she continued. “It

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Global Distribution System Revenue Hotels Cancellation 98

Xotels

AUGUST 9, 2021

Google is taking the hotel industry by storm to gain market share and grow their advertising revenues. We will take a look at how Google is penetrating the hotel distribution vertical with Google Hotel Ads, and what opportunities this gives in terms of hotel revenue management and marketing. From Hotel Finder to GHA.

Market Share 52

Market Share Hotels OTA Cancellation 52

Cloudbeds

MAY 15, 2024

Rate parity is a common practice in hotel revenue management. On the one hand, it makes it easier for hotels to manage their pricing strategy, preventing dumping and price wars. Pros and cons of rate parity Rate parity is regulated by contractual agreements between hotels, OTAs, and other booking platforms.

OTA 52

OTA Hotels Revenue Management Revenue 52

SiteMinder

JUNE 24, 2024

Boost your revenue via Booking.com with SiteMinder Combine Booking.com’s incredible reach with SiteMinder’s cutting-edge software to be seen - and booked - by a global audience. Learn more Booking.com fees for hosts and hotel owners Like many OTAs, Booking.com charges some fees to hosts and hotel owners, and some to guests.

Cancellation 52

Cancellation Overbooking Revenue OTA 52

Clock Software Hospitality

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Here are some of the ways in which hotel PMS solutions can aid a hotel in improving daily operations: Increase RevPAR via Direct Bookings Online travel agencies (OTAs) allow hoteliers unlimited access to a large pool of potential guests, charging a commission for every booking made through them.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality OTA Revenue Management Hotels 52

TravelNet

JUNE 26, 2023

Take time to reexamine your cancellation policy, rates, and fees. Double down on marketing efforts Property management companies who thrive in a down-turn market tend to double down on marketing. Revenue management Implementing revenue management strategies is essential for maximizing revenue.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Occupancy OTA 52

Cloudbeds

JANUARY 10, 2025

And yet, many hotels overlook metasearch in their digital marketing strategy , missing out on opportunities to reach a broader segment of travelers, compete for business with online travel agencies (OTAs), and drive direct bookings. Much like with OTAs, the search results then display a list of available hotels and rates in the destination.

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Inn Quest

MAY 11, 2023

Best Hotel Pricing Strategies in 2023 Dynamic Pricing: Dynamic pricing is a revenue management strategy that allows hotels to adjust their room prices in response to fluctuations in market demand. This strategy works especially well for lodging facilities that encounter seasonal fluctuations in demand or a high rate of cancellations.

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Revenue Occupancy Hotels Market 88

Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

They can also take requests for booking cancellation/modification and room upgrades, etc, with ease. Here are some other tasks a front office staff performs with a Hotel PMS- Guest Registration Check-in/checkout Night Audit Room management Housekeepings: Excellent housekeeping plays a vital role in ensuring guest satisfaction.

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Management Revenue Management Hotels Operations 52

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Reservation cancellation fees These are charged when guests cancel their bookings, especially if done at the last minute. They help mitigate the revenue loss from unsold rooms and encourage responsible booking behaviour.

Revenue 105

Revenue Hotels Services Cancellation 105

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Some hoteliers love using this strategy to boost their revenue and protect their property from losing out due to last-minute cancellations. Many hotels do this deliberately to offset last-minute cancellations or no-shows and avoid losing revenue and occupancy. To avoid losing revenue.

Overbooking 52

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Hotelogix

MAY 1, 2025

Introduction: Why Hoteliers Should Understand Bidding Platforms As rate parity, OTA commissions , and last-minute booking behaviors evolve, hotel bidding platforms are changing the game. This approach helps fill unsold rooms quickly without broadcasting discounted rates on mainstream OTAs or brand.com websites. despite a slight 0.6%

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Occupancy OTA Average Daily Rate Overbooking 45

Hotelogix

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A Central Reservation System (CRS)  helps hotels manage room availability, pricing, and bookings from different channels. These channels include Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com, direct bookings through the hotel’s website, and Global Distribution Systems (GDS).

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Little Hotelier

AUGUST 7, 2023

Travelocity is an online travel agency (OTA) that has been serving travellers since 1996. Travelocity is similar to other OTAs like Expedia , Kayak, and TripAdvisor. Some customers have reported issues with customer service and cancellations. What is Travelocity? The price match guarantee is more extended for hotels.

OTA 52

OTA Hotels Services Revenue 52

Cloudbeds

APRIL 1, 2025

In the battle for direct bookings, hotels face intense competition from OTAs marketing power in the online space. Beyond their vast budgets, OTAs also leverage powerful algorithms to optimize every aspect of their campaigns, consistently achieving higher ROAS (Return on Ad Spend) than individual properties.

Travel 52

Travel Intent OTA Forecasting 52

Little Hotelier

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

What is hotel revenue optimisation? As a small, independent hotelier you may have heard the terms hotel revenue optimisation and hotel revenue management. So what is revenue optimisation? What data should hotels prioritise in revenue optimisation analytics?

Revenue 59

Revenue Average Length of Stay Average Daily Rate Hotels 59

Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Wyndham also debuted its new OTA reconciliation tool. Aimed at correcting the OTA overbilling that can occur when a guest no-shows, cancels or shortens their reservation, the tool automatically reconciles each hotel’s stay data with the commissions previously charged at the time of booking.

Average Length of Stay 64

Average Length of Stay OTA Services Revenue 64