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Encore Profits: How Hoteliers Can Cash In on Ed Sheeran’s India Tour with Smart Revenue Strategies

eZee Absolute

Hotels that created Coldplay-themed packages with perks like late check-outs, free breakfast, or shuttle services to the venue saw a surge in direct bookings. Dont Let Overbooking or Cancellations Kill Your Revenue With a major event like this, cancellations and no-shows are inevitable.

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How to simplify hotel reservation confirmation 

Little Hotelier

By formally confirming each booking, independent hotels provide guests with clarity, build trust with their customers, and can reduce instances of no-shows, because guests know it is their responsibility to show up (or face late cancellation/no-show fees). Small hotels only have a few rooms and a handful of staff.

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What is hotel rate parity and why does it matter?

Little Hotelier

Inconsistency in room rates also leads to overbookings, which is a customer service nightmare for any travel brand. When your room rates are inconsistent across platforms, you run the risk of upsetting your customers and angering your distribution partners. In small hotels, every dollar counts.

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Tryp.com: Expert guide for hotel owners

SiteMinder

Because the platform curates packaged itineraries, cancellation volumes stay lower than on bargain-only flash-sale sites. Plus, when you connect Tryp.com to SiteMinder’s channel manager, inventory and rate updates flow through automatically, preventing mismatches and accidental overbooking. Think room-service brunch or late checkout.

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Innovative Horizons: How Hotels Are Changing

Hotelogix

More travelers expect digital services, eco-friendly practices, and personalized experiences. Guest Preferences and Suggestions AI systems help hotel staff provide better customer service by predicting and resolving issues before they arise. AI handles booking changes and cancellations quickly, making the process smooth.

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What is a hotel overbooking strategy? +4 ways to avoid overbookings

Cloudbeds

Overbookings can be stressful for the front desk and the guest, but you can manage them with ease if you have a proper plan in place. While for some hoteliers it’s best to avoid overbookings altogether, for others, a good strategy can increase revenue, improve the occupancy rate and mitigate losses. What is an overbooking strategy?

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Mastering Overbooking in Hotels: Strategies, Benefits, and Best Practices

Hotelogix

The hospitality industry is well acquainted with the concept of hotel overbooking. When refusing customers becomes inevitable due to overbooking, it leads to poor customer experience and a negative brand image. However, in cases of last-minute cancellations, your profit is badly impacted.