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What is a hotel overbooking strategy? +4 ways to avoid overbookings

Cloudbeds

Overbookings can be stressful for the front desk and the guest, but you can manage them with ease if you have a proper plan in place. While for some hoteliers it’s best to avoid overbookings altogether, for others, a good strategy can increase revenue, improve the occupancy rate and mitigate losses.

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How To Avoid Overbooking In the Hotel Industry

Inn Quest

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.

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Grow Your Hotel’s Profits with These Winning Revenue Management Practices

Hospitality Net

Common hotel revenue sinkers include selling inventory too soon and too low - spillage - or not selling enough during high demand, leaving you with last-minute discounts. Spillage, spoilage, and overbooking can destroy your bottom line. Discover how to avoid them and grow your revenue.

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Mastering Overbooking in Hotels: Strategies, Benefits, and Best Practices

Hotelogix

The hospitality industry is well acquainted with the concept of hotel overbooking. When refusing customers becomes inevitable due to overbooking, it leads to poor customer experience and a negative brand image. However, with an effective overselling strategy, you can make the most of your revenue potential. 

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How Hotel Reception Staff Influence Revenue Management

Catala Consulting

Revenue management is a crucial aspect of the hospitality industry, focusing on maximizing income through strategic pricing, inventory control, and demand forecasting. These frontline employees are instrumental in shaping the guest experience, impacting occupancy rates, and ultimately driving revenue.

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8 Essential Features To Consider When Choosing a Revenue Management Solution for Your Hotel

STAAH

In the ever-evolving hospitality industry, staying competitive demands more than just offering great accommodations and service. Hoteliers need to employ smart strategies to optimize revenue and profitability. One of the most powerful tools in their arsenal is a robust Revenue Management Solution (RMS).

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Hillside Havens makes management seamless and maximises revenue with Little Hotelier

Little Hotelier

Owner Tracy Wight has spent 20 years in the hospitality sector, but most recently worked in public relations for nine years. When moving from South Africa to Scotland, Tracy knew it was time to return to her passion of hospitality, and took over Hillside Havens. Tracy states that Little Hotelier has been invaluable. “It

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