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How decision intelligence unlocks hotel data for better insights

Cloudbeds

For example, Cloudbeds Intelligence analyzes billions of future-looking data points, including competitor rates, events, holidays, and search information, combined with a property’s own data to understand how every combination impacts profit. DI can also be more proactive and suggest upsells tailored to guest profiles and booking patterns.

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New behavioral framework exposes the real threats to hotel rate integrity

eHotelier

Suppliers Research Podcast Careers Events All Insights Podcasts eLearning Tech.Ex Drawing on pricing activity data from 188 OTAs and metasearch engines in June, the report analyzes how often — and how aggressively — each intermediary undercuts the direct hotel booking channel. Passive intermediaries have marginal impact.

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Direct Booking Strategies: How to Promote Your Booking Engine Effectively

STAAH

If they see better rates on online travel agencies (OTAs) , they’ll lose trust and likely bounce. Upsell & Promo Tools : Drive more revenue per booking with add-ons, promo codes, and package deals. STAAH Tips: STAAH’s RateStalk allows you to display OTA rates alongside your direct price. How is it useful?

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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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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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Songkran Booking Boom: Make Your Hotel the First Choice This Festive Season

eZee Absolute

Plus, dont forget to promote them through your website, OTAs, and social media platforms well ahead of the festival to drive bookings and create buzz. Use AI to track their past bookings and suggest tailored offers, such as room upgrades or access to Songkran-themed events based on their history.

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The Budget Paradox: Why Do Hotels Have Unlimited Budgets for Expensive Reservations?

The Hotels Network Blog

For OTAs, however, they negotiate a commission on bookings. Additionally, short-term focus drives hotels to rely more on OTAs when there’s an immediate need, as direct channels cannot drive demand as quickly. It is also worth noting that commission isn’t the only cost associated with OTAs. But is this really the case?

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