Hotel Business

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The data covers key hotel performance indicators such as occupancy, RevPAR, booking lead time, length of stay, international and domestic travel, direct and OTA bookings, as well as upsell performance to forecast trends shaping the hotel industry in 2023. Memorable experiences outweigh rising inflation.

Occupancy 115

Occupancy Ancillary Revenue Upsell Revenue 115

SiteMinder

JUNE 5, 2025

One common element of a hotel commercial strategy is a focus on direct revenue, which cuts out intermediaries like OTAs that can charge significant commission fees. Some RMSs feature forecasting tools that predict future booking trends and optimise your inventory well ahead of time.

Hotels 52

Hotels Revenue Management Revenue Upsell 52

STAAH

MAY 16, 2023

3) Forecasting Forecasting is the lifeblood of revenue management. Forecasting in revenue management relies on setting prices based on what you expect the demand to be. You’ve captured the client; upselling helps grow the revenue from them. It’s a way to look into the future with the objective of enhancing the future.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Occupancy Upsell Rack Rate 98

Hospitality Tech

JUNE 30, 2025

Real-Time Reporting & Forecasting: Access performance metrics and demand forecasts up to 365 days out. The new platform is built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and allows for direct, commission-free bookings , giving hotels a chance to maintain control over their distribution and avoid reliance on OTAs.

Scale 52

Scale OTA Services Operations 52

SiteMinder

JULY 13, 2024

Without it, your business is essentially forfeiting the ability to boost bookings, revenue and profit, offer competitive rates and promotions, and forecast effectively. That said, one has to ask: why are so many hotels’ margins still being eroded away by OTAs ? Some OTAs still use cached pricing.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Revenue Management OTA 98

Hospitality Tech

JUNE 30, 2025

Real-Time Reporting & Forecasting: Access performance metrics and demand forecasts up to 365 days out. The new platform is built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and allows for direct, commission-free bookings , giving hotels a chance to maintain control over their distribution and avoid reliance on OTAs.

Services 52

Services Scale Hotels OTA 52

STAAH

APRIL 23, 2024

Interactive dashboards and visual representations make it easier for revenue managers to make data-driven decisions, identifying revenue trends, tracking performance metrics, and accurately forecasting future demand.

Revenue Management 110

Revenue Management Revenue Ancillary Revenue Management 110

Hotelogix

APRIL 24, 2025

For hoteliers, this translates to more room-nights, improved occupancy during off-peak periods, and reduced reliance on OTAs. Instead of paying high OTA commissions , you’re able to bring guests back through low-cost direct channels like emails or your mobile app.

OTA 52

OTA Upsell Hotels Target Marketing 52

STAAH

MAY 27, 2025

In hospitality, every dollar earned reflects smart planning, sharp forecasting, and responsive pricing, all driven by the Hotel Revenue Manager. Heres what a future-ready revenue toolkit looks like and how STAAH supports each layer: 1) Channel Manager Managing multiple OTAs manually is time-consuming and error-prone.

Revenue Management 71

Revenue Management Revenue Management OTA 71

Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

How many direct bookings are you losing to OTAs due to poor integration? Double bookings , incorrect charges, and missed upsell opportunities can result in revenue loss and negative guest reviews. Integrates with global OTAs and channel managers —ensuring real-time rate updates. Manual processes lead to costly errors.

Operations 40

Operations Services Hotels Revenue 40

Cloudbeds

MARCH 23, 2023

eCommerce sites include hotel websites and booking engines , online travel agencies (OTAs), metasearch engines , and other online platforms where hotels advertise and sell rooms. Metasearch advertising can be an effective way to reach these travelers, compete with OTAs, and generate direct bookings.

OTA 98

OTA Digital Marketing Marketing Market 98

SiteMinder

JUNE 12, 2024

Learn more Yield management vs revenue management The goal of yield management is not merely to increase room rates or occupancy; rather, it’s to maximise your hotel’s revenue by forecasting your room supply and demand across a variety of key factors. Informed Decision-Making : Yield management relies heavily on data analytics.

Yield Management 98

Yield Management Management Revenue Management Revenue 98

Hospitality Tech

JUNE 16, 2025

Available in 50+ languages, it delivers fast, personalized responses that drive higher conversions , reduce booking abandon rates, and capture direct bookings that may otherwise go to OTAs. And Payments simple transparent fixed-rate model reduces the complexity of interchange fees, making forecasting, and budgeting easier and more accurate.

Upsell 52

Upsell Services Operations Scale 52

Hotelogix

AUGUST 6, 2024

Utilize data analytics to forecast demand accurately and adjust prices in real-time. Train your staff to identify and capitalize on upselling opportunities. Sell via multiple OTAs and focus on selling via your hotel's website and social media pages for incremental direct bookings.

Revenue 52

Revenue Management Upsell Target Marketing 52

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

Following best practices and a well-thought-out strategy is the only way to unlock the full potential of revenue for your hotel , with benefits including: Claim your fair market share: with more hotels forecasted to open every year , gaining a fair market share will become more difficul t each year.

Revenue Management 76

Revenue Management Revenue Management Ancillary Revenue 76

Travelboom Marketing

MAY 24, 2024

When a lower demand is forecast, deploying special promotions encourages bookings and evens out revenue. Strategic Distribution Channels A hotel can expand its visibility and increase profits by selling rooms through a variety of channels, like direct booking platforms, online travel agents (OTAs), and metasearch engines.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Management Cost Per Click 52

Xotels

JULY 26, 2024

Use this data to forecast demand and adjust your prices accordingly. Don’t Forget About Upselling: Train your staff to upsell guests to higher room categories or add-on services. Upselling: Elevate Their Experience, Elevate Your Revenue Upselling is simply the art of persuading guests to upgrade their initial purchase.

Yield Management 59

Yield Management Upsell Hotels Ancillary Revenue 59

SiteMinder

MARCH 25, 2025

With automated systems in place, your team spends less time on manual data entry and more time on strategic tasks – such as analysing booking trends or upselling premium rooms. Efficiently managing OTAs and direct bookings is key to maintaining high occupancy rates.

Management 52

Management Overbooking Occupancy Revenue 52

Cloudbeds

JANUARY 22, 2025

F&B or events), tap into new market segments such as corporate or family groups, and implement upselling/cross-selling. Reevaluate your current contracts with OTAs (online travel agencies), GDSs (Global Distribution System), and other partners and invest in direct marketing strategies.

Revenue 40

Revenue Hotels Operations Average Daily Rate 40

SiteMinder

DECEMBER 20, 2023

It is overflowing with best-in-class functionality, offering all that ThinkReservations offers and much, much more: business intelligence , marketing assistance, OTA partnerships and a powerful booking engine, to name but a few key features. SiteMinder , meanwhile, is the world’s largest open hotel commerce platform.

OTA 59

OTA Yield Management Management Business 59

Little Hotelier

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Adjust pricing Forecast demand and adjust your room rates well ahead of time. Upselling and cross-selling Grab upselling and cross-selling opportunities with both hands. The best channel managers allow you to seamlessly connect with all of your OTAs and channels, and give you clarity and control over all pricing.

Revenue 59

Revenue Average Length of Stay Average Daily Rate Hotels 59

Hotelogix

APRIL 16, 2025

A cloud-based PMS not only streamlines front desk operations but also integrates seamlessly with tools like a channel manager to ensure real-time room availability across OTAs, reducing overbookings and manual errors. For new hoteliers, this kind of automation frees up valuable time to focus on guest satisfaction instead of backend chaos.

Management 52

Management Revenue Management Revenue Average Daily Rate 52

Catala Consulting

JULY 30, 2023

Improved Forecasting: Resort revenue management allows establishments to make accurate demand predictions. These forecasts are instrumental in strategic planning, enabling resorts to manage their resources effectively and maintain a consistent revenue stream all year round.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Resorts Management 52

SiteMinder

JULY 25, 2022

You can use ADR to forecast for specific weeks, months, or seasons, and then set performance goals for your business – making plans to improve any areas you thought you could have done better in the past. ADR is a quick and effective method of measuring your hotel’s performance. You can then strategise how you target these segments.

Average Daily Rate 52

Average Daily Rate Upsell Occupancy Revenue 52

Xotels

JULY 26, 2024

Use this data to forecast demand and adjust your prices accordingly. Don’t Forget About Upselling: Train your staff to upsell guests to higher room categories or add-on services. Upselling: Elevate Their Experience, Elevate Your Revenue Upselling is simply the art of persuading guests to upgrade their initial purchase.

Yield Management 52

Yield Management Upsell Revenue Hotels 52

Xotels

JULY 26, 2024

Use this data to forecast demand and adjust your prices accordingly. Don’t Forget About Upselling: Train your staff to upsell guests to higher room categories or add-on services. Upselling: Elevate Their Experience, Elevate Your Revenue Upselling is simply the art of persuading guests to upgrade their initial purchase.

Yield Management 52

Yield Management Upsell Revenue Hotels 52

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

Revenue Strategies & Tactics Market Segmentation Hotel Pricing Strategies Forecasting & Budgeting Properly How to Distribute Effectively? The difference between Yield Management and Revenue Management is in the overall strategy, including in-depth analytics and forecasting. Revenue Management – What is the Difference?

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Management Forecasting 52

Hotelogix

MAY 16, 2024

Ensure real-time OTA distribution with a Channel Manager OTAs are a significant source of bookings, and you must work with multiple OTAs to drive more indirect bookings. A channel manager automates and synchronizes your hotel's rates and inventory across all OTAs in real time.

Operations 52

Operations OTA Hotels Revenue 52

Hotelogix

MAY 1, 2025

For example: Promote spa services when guests are near the wellness area Suggest special menu items near the restaurant Notify about happy hour offers at the bar 👉 Read Also - Online Reviews That Boost Hotel Revenue in 2025 It's a cost-effective way to drive upsells and improve guest engagement without requiring extra manpower.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Hotels Operations Services 52

Inn Quest

MAY 11, 2023

Hotels can identify the high and low seasons through historical data analysis and demand forecasting and prices can be adjusted accordingly. Additionally, upselling additional services or goods through bundling enables hotels to increase revenue.

Revenue 88

Revenue Occupancy Hotels Marketing 88

Hotelogix

OCTOBER 19, 2023

They include history and forecast reports, hotel revenue reports, hotel reservation reports, night audit reports, MIS and manager flash reports, and many more. It also helps in upselling and cross-selling for more revenue.    Reports: This is very critical.

Hotels 52

Hotels Revenue OTA Management 52

Hospitality Tech

JULY 1, 2025

Real-Time Reporting & Forecasting: Access performance metrics and demand forecasts up to 365 days out. The new platform is built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and allows for direct, commission-free bookings , giving hotels a chance to maintain control over their distribution and avoid reliance on OTAs.

Scale 52

Scale Services Operations Revenue 52

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

Following best practices and a well-thought-out strategy is the only way to unlock the full potential of revenue for your hotel , with benefits including: Claim your fair market share: with more hotels forecasted to open every year , gaining a fair market share will become more difficul t each year.

Revenue Management 40

Revenue Management Revenue Management Ancillary Revenue 40

Hospitality Tech

JUNE 9, 2025

Later this year, brands will also gain AI-powered tools like chatbots for data insights for loyalty, ordering, and developer support, personalized upselling and offers, plus new app-less loyalty and payment features, including wallet passes, QR codes, and auto-reloading gift cards.

Operations 52

Operations ROI Branding Management 52

Cloudbeds

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This provides a huge boost to your additional offerings, like upselling on hotel room types and property upgrades, as well as ancillary services like spa treatments and on-site activities. In doing so, you receive payment upfront from the BNPL provider and experience lower fees and commission rates than you would having guests book via OTAs.

Hotels 52

Hotels Travel Revenue Occupancy 52

Hospitality Tech

JUNE 9, 2025

We believe that QSRs ability to drive efficient order flow with proper routing and timing, combined with Crunchtimes inventory forecasting and prep management–leveraging data insights across the entire restaurant workflow–will directly impact speed and quality of service for our customers."

Operations 52

Operations ROI Branding Management 52

Hospitality Tech

JUNE 9, 2025

Later this year, brands will also gain AI-powered tools like chatbots for data insights for loyalty, ordering, and developer support, personalized upselling and offers, plus new app-less loyalty and payment features, including wallet passes, QR codes, and auto-reloading gift cards.

Operations 52

Operations ROI Branding Management 52