Amadeus Hospitality

APRIL 23, 2024

In addition to the web and ecommerce experience, guest management systems (GMSs) can be used at any stage of the guest lifecycle (before, during, and after stays) to keep guests engaged with unique and tailored offers, or discounts and promotions to incentivize a return trip.

Upsell 52

Upsell Global Distribution System Hotels Shopping 52

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 15, 2023

They can also be known as distribution channels and are crucial for ensuring your hotel maintains a healthy occupancy rate and revenue stream. Examples of booking channels include your own website, online travel agents like Booking.com, metasearch sites like Google, traditional travel agencies, global distribution systems (GDS), and more.

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Global Distribution System OTA Revenue Hotels 59

STAAH

JUNE 6, 2023

If you are a smart hotelier or any type of accommodation provider, you would not want to miss the chance of converting your website visitors from an OTA (or any other source) and bag the commission-free direct bookings. To make this possible having a robust online booking system is really important to help you reach your revenue goals.

Cancellation 72

Cancellation OTA Global Distribution System Revenue 72

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The information is then populated into the PMS and distributed to the hotel’s booking channels with the help of channel management software. These channels may include the hotel’s website booking engine, online travel agencies (OTAs), the global distribution system (GDS), wholesalers, and metasearch sites.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Revenue Hotels Operations 98

Cloudbeds

JULY 15, 2023

Channel Management is the process of actively managing the distribution of rates and availability onto multiple online distribution sites. And when you receive a new booking from an OTA, it will show up in your Channel Manager (and PMS /CRS), and that room’s availability will be closed automatically across all distribution channels.

Management 76

Management OTA Cancellation Overbooking 76

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

Revenue Strategies & Tactics Market Segmentation Hotel Pricing Strategies Forecasting & Budgeting Properly How to Distribute Effectively? The Hotel’s Own Website (and Booking Engine) Online Travel Agencies (OTAs): Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb, etc. Need more tips on distribution?

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Revenue Management Revenue Management Forecasting 52

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

Manage your distribution With a Property Management Systems (PMS) in place that integrates with a channel manager, you’ll be able to advertise across many channels whilst maintaining rate parity. Online booking engines This is essential if you want to capture direct bookings and reduce the reliance and commission you pay to OTAs.

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Operations Management OTA Hotels 59