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What is a bed bank? List of bed bank examples for hotels

SiteMinder

A bed bank is a business-to-business (B2B) travel provider that connects hotels with travel distributors, such as online travel agencies (OTAs) and tour operators. By collaborating with bed banks, hotels gain access to international markets and diverse travel audiences. What is a bed bank? How does the concept of a bed bank work?

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How decision intelligence unlocks hotel data for better insights

Cloudbeds

This creates a more collaborative environment between departments that traditionally have separate goals, such as revenue managers and guest services or marketing and operations teams. Decision intelligence unifies the full range of pricing decision-making through both OTAs and direct bookings.

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13 ways to attract more direct bookings for your hotel

Cloudbeds

What is a direct booking? Direct bookings are reservations guests confirm directly with a property without using an online travel agency (OTA) or 3rd party intermediary. With direct bookings, lodging operators own their guest data and can pick and choose what information they collect during the booking process.

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15 Essentials Digital Marketing Services for Hotels

MediaBoom

The advent of digital advertising has revolutionized the way lodgings are showcased, making it easier to compare features and services. Explore how these 15 services can elevate your property’s online presence, drawing in more visitors and boosting revenue: 1.

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3 Proven Ways to Convert OTA Guests to Direct Bookings

Hotel Speak

OTAs have transformed the way travelers book their accommodations. However, for hotels, these bookings come with their own set of challenges, as OTAs have a profound impact on the revenue of hotels. Usually, OTAs hide guests’ real email, address, and phone numbers to prevent hotels from reaching out directly for future bookings.

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EBITDAR explained: Driving financial health for hotels

Cloudbeds

This helps hotel management focus on improving controllable factors like: Staffing levels Pricing strategies Food and beverage (F&B) costs Guest services Financing and investments For independent hotels or groups looking to sell, acquire, or refinance, EBITDAR provides a reliable measure of value and future potential.

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Guest profiles: Enabling personalized marketing & guest experiences

Cloudbeds

Booking source Document the source profile of your guests, whether they booked via an OTA, a travel agent, or your direct booking site. This insight supports future marketing efforts. With Cloudbeds Intelligence , for example, segments and their optimal promotions will be automatically suggested for direct marketing campaigns.