SiteMinder

MARCH 25, 2025

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. Problem-solving : Quick thinking helps resolve booking issues and guest concerns.

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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.

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SiteMinder

MARCH 16, 2025

Problem-solving & crisis management : From overbookings to last-minute staffing shortages, operations managers need to think on their feet and implement solutions that prevent disruptions. Channel management software Ensures room availability and pricing are synced across all booking platforms, reducing overbookings.

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Operations Management General Manager Hotels 52

Inn Quest

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Overbooking is a common problem in the hospitality industry, causing major issues for both – hoteliers and guests. Striking the perfect balance between fully booked rooms and avoiding overbooking can be a challenging task. This is why our guide discusses how to avoid overbooking in hotels. Why Do Hotel Overbookings Happen?

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 10, 2023

What is hotel forecasting? Hotel forecasting is a method that is used to help managers determine their accommodation’s future demand and revenue performance. Whether you’re a seasoned hotelier or new to the industry, understanding the nuances of forecasting can be a game-changer for your business.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 8, 2022

As unpredictable as it can be at times (especially through the COVID-19 pandemic), forecasting is still an important part of running a hotel and being able to make strategic revenue management decisions. What is hotel revenue forecasting? Why should your hotel use forecasting? How can you forecast effectively at your hotel?

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STAAH

APRIL 16, 2024

An RMS that can sync seamlessly with various channels allows hoteliers to update room rates and availability across all platforms simultaneously, minimizing the risk of overbooking and ensuring maximum exposure to potential guests.

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eZee Absolute

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Myth #5: Budgeting and demand forecasting aren’t important in revenue management When it comes to hotel revenue management, budgeting and demand forecasting play a crucial role. Demand forecasting, Budgeting, and revenue management are all interlinked. Do not shy away from revenue management.

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Hotel Speak

JULY 4, 2024

G3 RMS provides DerbySoft with scientific pricing, forecasting, and rate availability decisions at the room type and rate code level to drive optimal revenue performance across guest categories. Enhanced Analytical Insights: IDeaS offers powerful forecasting that uses advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning to predict future demand.

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Inn Quest

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

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. This prevents overbooking and rate disparities, enhancing the guest experience.

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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.

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STAAH

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The second of our two-part blog series on revenue management looks beyond challenges towards trends emerging from dwindled demand, patchy recovery and flipping of established revenue management processes to forecast and inform pricing. If you’re lost amidst volatile demand and ineffective conventional forecasting methods, don’t worry.

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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.

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Inn Quest

AUGUST 8, 2023

By accurately forecasting demand patterns, hoteliers can allocate the right number of rooms to each price tier. During peak seasons, when rooms are in high demand, higher rates can help control the rate of bookings, preventing overbooking scenarios.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 4, 2023

Not only does Tripleseat push the name of room block details, but it enables operators to better forecast inventory and revenue. Tripleseat and Maestro PMS are streamlining communication to prevent operational disasters like overbooking from ever happening.” There are a lot of moving pieces when it comes to event management.

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Inn Quest

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Integrated platforms help increase the hotel’s visibility, maximize occupancy, and decrease overbookings. An RMS can automate rate optimization, forecast pricing, and engage with potential guests. Hoteliers can also use a channel manager to seamlessly connect with popular OTAs such as booking.com, Expedia, AirB&B, etc.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 26, 2024

Included in this will be key metrics, forecasting models, and trending insights. Improved forecasting: Revenue optimization involves analyzing data on past booking trends, competitor pricing, and market conditions. This allows hotels to forecast future demand and adjust their pricing strategies accordingly.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 29, 2023

Automated Configuration for G3 RMS completes the following modules to ensure confidence in a property’s system settings and outputs: Rooms configuration: Automatically groups room types that have similar pricing and demand into room classes to maximize room performance with optimal pricing decisions, last room value and overbooking controls.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It analyses several factors including demand, season, occupancy forecast, and competitor pricing, etc. This would lead to overbooking and double booking. Considering this, you can either have a plan to overbook your property with caution or you can completely avoid overbookings. For example, you sell your rooms on 5 OTAs.

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Horizon Hospitality

JULY 10, 2024

Of course, technology will play a critical role in streamlining every step in the process above, starting with your Revenue Management System (RMS), which employs advanced algorithms to forecast demand and recommend optimal pricing. By ensuring rate parity and availability across channels, you can prevent overbooking and maximize exposure.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 14, 2024

Furthermore, AI can facilitate predictive analytics to forecast demand patterns accurately, allowing hotels to allocate resources efficiently and optimize inventory management. This proactive approach minimizes the risk of overbooking or underutilization of rooms, ultimately improving revenue management and operational efficiency.

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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.

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eZee Absolute

OCTOBER 24, 2024

For hotels, this means the ability to forecast demand, optimize pricing, and personalize marketing strategies in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago. This real-time synchronization reduces the risk of overbookings and discrepancies, ensuring a seamless experience for both hotel and guest.

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Catala Consulting

MAY 17, 2024

Revenue management is a crucial aspect of the hospitality industry, focusing on maximizing income through strategic pricing, inventory control, and demand forecasting. Reception staff must be trained to manage reservations dynamically, accommodating walk-ins and overbookings in a manner that optimizes room availability and revenue.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 1, 2024

Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to optimise your listing effectively after logging into the Trip.com extranet: Update room availability: Use a channel manager to sync room availability across all platforms in real-time, preventing overbooking and optimising inventory.

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STAAH

JANUARY 8, 2024

Primary among them is that bookings made from any platform will reflect in real-time and accurately in your Hotel PMS (Property Management Systems), so you avoid overbookings/double-bookings or do not have to worry about any missed bookings plus ensuring rate parity.

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Management Revenue Overbooking Forecasting 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.

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Little Hotelier

MARCH 10, 2024

The software supports various functions, including reservation management, rate setting, and sales forecasting, facilitating a more organised and strategic approach to selling rooms and services. Real time PMS updates on forecasts and recommendations only happen 5 times a day, however, which makes it less suitable for larger hotels.

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Hotelogix

AUGUST 13, 2024

This approach allows for more precise hotel forecasting and inventory control, reducing the risk of overbooking or underutilization of certain room features. By offering attributes as separate options, hotels can better manage their inventory and allocate resources more efficiently. How to Implement Attribute-Based Selling in Hotels?

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Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A Hotel PMS provides several operational reports, including a history and forecast report, revenue report, reservation report, housekeeping report, night audit report, financial report, guest history report, occupancy reports, etc., For this, they need to leverage the power of an all-in-one Hotel PMS that helps them with KPIs and insights.

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Inn Quest

APRIL 5, 2023

Yield management also allows hotels to forecast demand and plan their inventory accordingly, ensuring enough rooms are available during high-demand periods and minimizing the risk of overbooking. Improved Customer Satisfaction Yield management can also improve customer satisfaction.

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It refers to forecasting demand based on industry trends, current bookings, and past data. This will ensure real-time rate and inventory updates across all OTAs to avoid overbookings and loss of business opportunities. You must know what to charge during each season. One crucial pricing strategy is to charge as per demand.

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Little Hotelier

JULY 16, 2024

The main priority was to eliminate overbooking. When you actively manage where, how, and at what price you sell your inventory you’ll get valuable insights on your performance and how you can make improvements. The more you can encourage a positive world of mouth, the more your brand reputation will grow. Things are much better.

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Hotelogix

MAY 16, 2024

Sell more rooms: With increased online visibility, you can drive more bookings while eliminating overbookings and guest dissatisfaction.  Maximizing revenue with a revenue management system  A revenue management system uses historical data and market analytics to forecast demand and adjust pricing in real time.

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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 improves a hotel's online visibility and sales while eliminating overbooking.    Reports: This is very critical.

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Hotelogix

AUGUST 27, 2024

Cons: Unpredictable Revenue: Walk-ins are hard to forecast, leading to fluctuating occupancy rates. This enhances accuracy, and efficiency and reduces the risk of overbooking or discrepancies. By optimizing availability and pricing, hotels can maximize revenue and avoid overbooking or underselling rooms.

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SiteMinder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It pays to obsess over long-range weather forecasts too. This consistent rate presence helps in avoiding disparities, ensuring a unified booking experience for guests and reducing the risk of overbookings or rate conflicts. If it’s a quiet time you can lower your rates to coax more guests in.

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