SiteMinder

AUGUST 5, 2025

CTA (Closed to arrival) A yield restriction preventing check-ins on a specific date to protect high-demand periods. CTD (Closed to departure) Blocks check-outs on a chosen date, encouraging guests to stay through a peak night. Wholesalers and tour operators add their margin before selling to travellers.

Occupancy

Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For hoteliers, peak travel season is all about making hay while the sun shines. By positioning yourself as the first choice for your target guest, you can charge a higher rates for your rooms – which guests will be more willing to pay given they are competing against so many other travellers.

Maximum Length of Stay

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

This segmentation involves identifying the purpose of the trip, differentiating between business and leisure travellers, and analysing various trends to enhance revenue performance. Focus on what leisure travellers want to add value to their stay. Long-stay amenities (kitchenette, in-room working/living area etc.). .

Revenue Management

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

This segmentation involves identifying the purpose of the trip, differentiating between business and leisure travellers, and analysing various trends to enhance revenue performance. Focus on what leisure travellers want to add value to their stay. Long-stay amenities (kitchenette, in-room working/living area etc.). .

Revenue Management

STAAH

JANUARY 26, 2025

Looking for smarter controls in its channel manager One of the biggest challenges faced by the Saraca group was application of restrictions in its channel manager, including Maximum Length of Stay (MLOS), Closed to Arrival (CTA) and Closed to Departure (CTD).

Maximum Length of Stay