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What is a booking engine? How to increase profitability and direct bookings

Cloudbeds

Many hoteliers question if it’s worthwhile investing in a direct booking strategy or if they can solely rely on online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb, Booking.com, or Trip.com to fill occupancy. Travelers crave experiences. Are you wondering whether you need a hotel booking engine? Upsells and add-ons. Transparency.

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Hotel peak season: Strategies for small hotels

Little Hotelier

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.

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Hotel Revenue Management Strategies

Xotels

Also, gone are the days of selling the majority of your rooms through OTAs. Making sure you get your fair share of direct bookings allows you to compete with OTAs and avoiding to pay the hefty commissions on those bookings. Focus on what leisure travellers want to add value to their stay.

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Hotel rate management: Best software to use

SiteMinder

Google produces 500 million results when asked ‘Is travel getting more expensive?’ Panicked headlines from global news organisations warn travellers about the rising costs associated with travelling by plane, thanks to increased fuel costs and the subsequent pressure on airline profits. What causes hotel rates to fluctuate?