Hotel Speak

JULY 24, 2024

Effective hotel distribution strategies enable hotels to target the right audience, optimise occupancy rates, and enhance revenue management. Hotels have worked with third parties such as airlines, travel agents, online travel agents (OTAs) and the Global Distribution System (GDS) for decades.

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STAAH

JUNE 6, 2023

To make this possible having a robust online booking system is really important to help you reach your revenue goals. 2) Boost your Revenue: Direct bookings generated through a hotel booking engine can significantly boost revenue. How STAAH Booking Engine can help you drive more bookings?

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Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

XOTELS – Revenue Management eBook In the first chapter of this eBook, we will go over the definition of what is revenue management in the hotel and hospitality industry. Everything will be explained from the fundamentals of revenue management to more advanced practices and strategies.

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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. This blog will explain which channels are the most lucrative for your hotel and how you can maximise revenue using them. Skyscanner – A common choice for travellers on a budget.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 14, 2025

Apollo is a global distribution system (GDS) vendor which allows travel agents to access and book inventory from hotels, airlines, car hires, and more. Apollo is currently owned by Travelport, the worlds third-largest global distribution system vendor (after Amadeus and Sabre). What is Apollo?

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Amadeus Hospitality

APRIL 23, 2024

As a result , new global research from Amadeus has revealed a strong appetite to spend. In order to maximize revenue across the business, hoteliers should focus their budget on elevating the guest experience using advanced reservations, distribution, marketing, and data services.

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Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The reservation system acts as the central hub of the reservation ecosystem, which may also include a website booking engine, channel manager, and revenue management system. When integrated, these modules work together to help hotels manage room availability, distribution, reservations, and revenue.

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Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Revenue management integration For properties working with global distribution systems (GDS), a property management system and GDS integration can help maximise exposure. Choose a PMS that integrates with revenue management software and set it to update rates in real-time.

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Fuel Travel

JULY 11, 2024

It cuts out middlemen, ensuring the best rates for guests and higher hotel revenue. Properties still relying on phone or form bookings are losing revenue, especially amongst younger travelers who are less likely to reach out directly to the hotel. This information is sourced directly from the hotel’s property management system.

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Amadeus Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The rising need for personalization is a powerful indication that staying competitive in the hospitality industry will require new strategies to elevate the guest experience and grow revenue potential. To stay ahead, hoteliers must embrace an integrated approach that leverages both direct and indirect distribution channels.

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Cloudbeds

JULY 15, 2023

For growing hospitality businesses, a channel manager is a fundamental part of successful revenue management and distribution strategy. With pooled inventory, advanced rates with discounts or non-refundable rates, and upsell integrations, hotels optimize revenue management with smart pricing strategies. What’s an API?

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

Hotel management made easy Streamline hotel management, boost revenue, and enhance guest experience with SiteMinder's smart platform. Revenue management: Depending on the size of the hotel, the task of managing revenue might be given to the general manager or to a dedicated financial officer.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

Hotel management made easy Streamline hotel management, boost revenue, and enhance guest experience with SiteMinder's smart platform. Revenue management: Depending on the size of the hotel, the task of managing revenue might be given to the general manager or to a dedicated financial officer.

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Cloudbeds

OCTOBER 17, 2024

While you want them to choose your hotel (and ideally book through your website), you should also aim to maximize the performance of your booking channels to generate more revenue at lower acquisition costs. That’s the essence of a hotel distribution strategy.

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