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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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Maximizing Hotel Revenue: Advanced Channel Manager Strategies for 2025

STAAH

GDS and Niche OTA Power b. With consumer behaviours evolving, and the lines between tech platforms, marketing, and operations blurring, a modern strategy goes far beyond just listing rooms on online travel agents (OTAs). Pooled Inventory: Smart Inventory Distribution Forget manually allocating rooms to different OTAs.

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Gear Up for Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Winning Strategies for Hoteliers to Attract and Delight Pilgrims

eZee Absolute

This mega-event is not just a spiritual confluence but also a catalyst for significant economic activity, providing a golden opportunity for the hospitality industry. During the 2013 Maha Kumbh, the event generated approximately 12,000 crore ($1.45 Here’s how hoteliers can leverage this event effectively: 1.

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Effective Hotel Sales Strategies to Increase Revenue

Hotelogix

Maximize Direct Bookings to Reduce Dependence on OTAs When guests book through Online Travel Agents (OTAs) like Booking.com or Expedia, hotels often have to pay hefty commission fees, sometimes up to 20%. While OTAs help bring in new customers, relying too heavily on them can hurt your bottom line.

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

eZee Absolute

For hoteliers, events like this dont come often. If youre still relying heavily on OTAs, now is the time to push direct bookings with exclusive deals. Dont Let Overbooking or Cancellations Kill Your Revenue With a major event like this, cancellations and no-shows are inevitable. The time to adjust your strategy is now.

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Hotel reservations manager: Job description and responsibilities

SiteMinder

For example, during peak travel periods, an efficient reservations manager using a modern property management system (PMS) can swiftly allocate room blocks for group bookings or special events, maximising occupancy without overbooking. Efficiently managing OTAs and direct bookings is key to maintaining high occupancy rates.

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A Concise Guide to Hotel Inventory Management

Inn Quest

By implementing an inventory tracking system, hotels can minimize underbooking, reduce overbooking risks, set competitive prices and provide a seamless guest experience, ultimately leading to increased revenue and improved operational efficiency. Meeting and Event Spaces: Many hotels have conference rooms, banquet halls and event spaces.