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What Triggers Hotelier's Anxiety?

Hotelogix

One hotelier in Tanzania (now a client), would log into every OTA and update his room inventory whenever there was a booking or a cancellation. For his twelve-room property, on average, he would receive nine bookings and about two cancellations per day, and his business was listed on eight OTAs.

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An overview of hotel development in select convention center markets

Hotel Business

In the last few years, many in-person meetings, events and conventions worldwide were canceled or postponed. We can supply you with hotel development intelligence by market, city, franchise company and brand, chain scale and more.

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For the Love of Partnership: HomeToGo

TravelNet

We help deliver bookings with characteristics close to the benefits of a direct booking such as access to direct guest communications, ability to use your own cancellation policies, being the merchant of record and more while giving you access to millions of new guests. Partnership Briefly describe what your company does.

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Hotel industry statistics: Guide for hotels

SiteMinder

Hotel statistics may include occupancy rates, revenue figures, guest statistics, cancellation rates, booking channel statistics and more. The average cancellation rate is 20%. It’s released on a global scale and can be segmented by country to, to give hotels unique insights into their own market. The average length of stay is 1.93

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3 Ways to Elevate Your Hotel Sales Strategy for 2024

Amadeus Hospitality

Even highlighting “free cancellation” or other flexible policies can work to enhance the hotel’s sales and revenue strategies. Consider offering flexible cancellation policies, highlight your location, room types, and meeting spaces, as well as amenities such as fitness and business centers as a major selling point.

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How to do Unhinged Marketing the Right (and the Wrong) Way

Social Hospitality

Test the waters Before going all out, experiment on a smaller scale. Don’t overlook the consequences It’s easy to get canceled the moment you do something crass in today’s digital age. Avoid anything that might bug them, and focus on creating content that makes them smile. Tailor your message to their vibe.

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A Planner’s Guide to Event Vendors 

Social Tables

They may specialize in a specific type of event, such as weddings or corporate events, or offer extensive services for large-scale, private, and VIP events. Keep track of event vendors Whether an event planner or a venue manager, you’ve undoubtedly been faced with a last-minute vendor cancellation.

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