Hotelogix

JANUARY 18, 2024

In the hospitality industry, driving direct bookings through your hotel's website is crucial to remain competitive. The most important factor in achieving this is having a well-integrated booking engine. This technology can transform your website into a powerful tool to attract bookings.

Overbooking 52

Overbooking Hotels Upsell Services 52

Hospitality Net

MARCH 4, 2024

ITB Berlin 2024 could be the ecommerce gift that keeps giving for hotel operators, thanks to a new voucher platform being launched by P3.

Operations 188

Operations Hotels 188

Hospitality Tech

MAY 16, 2023

This is the first time that Omni Hotels & Resorts has partnered with a third-party supplier to develop its online booking engine.

Resorts 52

Resorts Hotels 52

Skift Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

Skift Take: With a growing share of hotel bookings made online, many hoteliers are reliant on third-party travel websites for booking volumes, and global visibility. Booking engines, website builders, and direct-booking tools can help these hotels find a better balance between first- and third-party bookings.

Travel 246

Travel Hotels 246

Are Morch

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Search engine optimization (SEO) has been the buzzword in marketing since the advent of digital marketing. People rely on search engines (e.g. Google or Bing) to figure out life on […] The post Driving Direct Bookings: Effective SEO Techniques for Hotel Websites appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

Digital Marketing 273

Digital Marketing Hotels Market Marketing 273

Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology, announced a partnership with Skipper, a leading booking engine provider.

Shopping 242

Shopping Hotels Management 242

Trivago

MARCH 4, 2021

Every hotel that wants to hold on to and grow its direct bookings is going to need a booking engine. A booking engine enables a hotel to accept direct bookings online through its official website.

Hotels 52

Hotels Business Travel Hotel Marketing 52

Are Morch

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

What is SEO for Hotels? SEO, or search engine optimization, improves the visibility and ranking of a website on search engine results pages (SERPs). SEO can be a powerful tool for booking traffic and generating leads for hotels.

Hotels 222

Hotels 222

Lodging

APRIL 19, 2024

BETHESDA, Maryland—Stayntouch announced a new partnership with Gale Miami Hotel and Residences, a 51-story, 688-room hybrid apartment/hotel in downtown Miami, Florida, set to open its doors on May 1, 2024. Gale Miami offers a blend of hotel and apartment living with modern hotel rooms, apartments, condos, dining venues, and a spa.

Dining 159

Dining Hotels Operations 159

Cloudbeds

APRIL 8, 2024

Are you wondering whether you need a hotel booking engine? Many hoteliers question if it’s worthwhile investing in a direct booking strategy or if they can solely rely on online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb, Booking.com, or Trip.com to fill occupancy. What is a booking engine?

OTA 98

OTA Upsell Average Length of Stay Revenue 98

Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The rising need for hotels to generate more revenue-enhancing opportunities that go beyond guest rooms has contributed to demand for a central reservations system (CRS) and booking engine that is simple, intuitive, and has the power to personalize guest experiences.

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Revenue Hotels 231

Hospitality Net

MARCH 18, 2024

In this digital age, having a hotel-specific booking engine is crucial for driving direct bookings on your website, which in turn impacts profitability while saving vast amounts of money in OTA commissions.

OTA 113

OTA Hotels 113

Fuel Travel

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

If your hotel is considering ways to increase direct bookings, what to look for in hotel booking software is an important consideration. The right booking engine is a crucial decision that significantly impacts both guest experience and your overall success. A mobile-first booking engine doesn’t compromise.

Hotels 108

Hotels Shopping Overbooking Revenue 108

Hospitality Net

JULY 25, 2023

Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider, and Choice Hotels International announced today the global rollout of Cvent Instant Book™ across Choice’s portfolio of franchised hotels.

Events 177

Events Hotels Hospitality 177

Refine

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As the hospitality sector undergoes swift transformations, prioritizing convenience and tailored experiences for all travelers, the pivotal role played by Internet Booking Engines (IBEs) becomes undeniably vital.

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Revenue Occupancy Operations Travel 106

Lodging

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Stayntouch PMS transforms hotel operations and service standards for independent properties and hotel chains. With automation, multi-property management tools, and a user-friendly interface, Stayntouch lets staff operate and give time to guest interactions.

Shopping 159

Shopping Operations Services Management 159

Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The boutique Seattle hotel Inn at the Market has shown a very strong return on investment (ROI) – increasing revenue by over 500% (full year 2022 vs. revenue through August 2023) – since they started utilizing the marketing capabilities of Amadeus’ Guest Management Solutions early in 2023.

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Revenue Market Marketing ROI 182

Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Right now, there is a guest imagining their future stay at your hotel. But when they are ready to pull the trigger, will they use an OTA or your booking engine? They’ve scrolled your socials, browsed your website, and checked reviews.

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OTA Hotels 147

Hospitality Net

JANUARY 11, 2024

SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, has been recognised at the 2024 HotelTechAwards for its leadership in converging revenue management and marketing software for hotels. Additionally, SiteMind. Additionally, SiteMind.

Revenue Management 130

Revenue Management Revenue Hotel Marketing Market 130

Hotel News Resource

APRIL 28, 2023

Having the right package description is crucial to attract guests to your hotel because it is often the first thing that potential guests see when they are considering booking a stay.

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Revenue Hotels Hotel Sales Sales 59

STAAH

MARCH 19, 2024

In the competitive hospitality industry, securing direct bookings is vital for hotel success. But why is it important to develop winning strategies to increase direct bookings? Direct bookings boost profits by cutting commission fees and allow hotels to build better guest relationships.

Target Marketing 84

Target Marketing Accommodation Market Marketing 84

Are Morch

DECEMBER 8, 2022

What is SEO for Hotels? SEO, or search engine optimization, improves the visibility and ranking of a website on search engine results pages (SERPs). SEO can be a powerful tool for booking traffic and generating leads for hotels.

Hotels 147

Hotels 147

STAAH

JUNE 6, 2023

A hotel booking engine is a crucial tool for hotels and accommodation providers in today’s time. It plays a key role in the overall success of a hotel’s operations. 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

SiteMinder

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Nestled on a serene 17-hectare peninsula bordering the idyllic Tuyen Lam Lake, a mere six kilometres from the heart of Dalat City, T erracotta Hotel & Resort is a harmonious blend of modern architectural elegance and the enchanting ambiance of pine forests and misty mountains. The team was also able to increase direct bookings by 50%. “The

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Resorts OTA Overbooking Hotels 105

Hospitality Net

JUNE 20, 2023

While many hoteliers are sweating over the need to update their data stacks, this is actually a great opportunity to modernize how your hotel collects, stores, and analyses data. By taking advantage of the latest technology, you’ll be able to set your hotel up for success for years to come.

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Events Hotels 186

STAAH

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In the dynamic world of hotel reservations, capitalizing on your website’s potential is vital for hoteliers. With 60% of visitors to Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) eventually checking out your website, the opportunity to secure commission-free direct bookings is substantial. What Makes an Internet Booking Engine So Precious?

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OTA Revenue Upsell Market 78

STAAH

MARCH 5, 2024

Crafting a strategic plan for guests to make direct bookings at your hotel is crucial, particularly for Gen Z visitors who appreciate technology and unique experiences. 1) Visual Storytelling Gen Z is a visually-oriented generation, and hotels can leverage this by investing in high-quality visual content.

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Market Marketing Hotels Travel 84

STAAH

AUGUST 8, 2023

Here are some actionable insights to make your website work harder to convert bookings 1) Safe, Secure Browsing For Secure browsing an up-to-date SSL certification is a must. Always ensure that your booking widget follows the highest security protocols. Fewer the clicks to a booking, the better. Secure payments are critical too.

Cancellation 85

Cancellation Hotels Shopping Branding 85

MediaBoom

MARCH 15, 2024

SEO for hotels remains one of the most valuable tools in any marketer’s kit as hotel numbers in the United States climb. With over 165,000 hotels on American soil , yours must rank well to be on the average consumer’s radar. What does search engine optimization entail, and why is it important for hotels?

Hotels 88

Hotels Accommodation Target Marketing Business 88

STAAH

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Breakas Hotel is revolutionizing its distribution and revenue management strategy with bookings increasing four times since moving to STAAH. A need to accelerate direct bookings Prior to STAAH , Breakas operated with a high subscription fee model by its channel manager and booking engine.

Online Sales 79

Online Sales Revenue Resorts OTA 79

Amadeus Hospitality

APRIL 23, 2024

Here are 5 signs a hotel tech stack is outdated, along with tips on which state-of-the-art solutions to consider instead. This will allow them to avoid a basic, transactional shop and book process in favor of one that offers dynamic, personalized and tailored experiences. 4.

Upsell 52

Upsell Global Distribution System Hotels Shopping 52

STAAH

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Breakas Hotel is revolutionizing its distribution and revenue management strategy with bookings increasing four times since moving to STAAH. A need to accelerate direct bookings Prior to STAAH , Breakas operated with a high subscription fee model by its channel manager and booking engine.

Online Sales 77

Online Sales Revenue Resorts OTA 77

Fuel Travel

APRIL 19, 2023

Direct hotel bookings are reservations that a guest makes directly with a property. A direct booking is made with the hotel itself, rather than via a third-party such as an online travel agent, meta-search site, a managed travel service, or similar. As a hotel, your technology is essential to increasing direct bookings.

Hotels 82

Hotels Travel Upsell Services 82

Travelboom Marketing

APRIL 5, 2024

In the realm of boosting direct bookings, numerous hotels find themselves constrained by a finite set of strategies. This is where hotel metasearch becomes so important, particularly for independent hoteliers. If not, they would be seceding ground to the OTAs and giving up easy direct bookings.

Market 52

Market Marketing OTA Hotels 52

eHotelier

DECEMBER 18, 2022

SEO, or search engine optimization, improves the visibility and ranking of a website on search engine results pages (SERPs) and it can be a powerful tool for booking traffic and generating leads for hotels.

Hotels 116

Hotels 116

Hotel Business

MARCH 14, 2024

Hotel technology provider Maestro has unveiled its roadmap of technology innovations the company is planning to launch this year. From enhanced payment security and a fully rewritten AI-powered booking engine to an AI chat concierge and robotic process information, Maestro is driving innovation and taking loyalty to new heights.”

Overbooking 59

Overbooking Revenue Upsell Forecasting 59

Hotel Management

APRIL 25, 2024

While Air New Zealand is returning to routes and increasing some capacity, aircraft availability limitations due to ongoing engine challenges mean it has had to extend the pause to its Chicago service which was due to resume from October 2024.

Travel 130

Travel General Manager Services Market 130