Little Hotelier

MAY 12, 2024

Little Hotelier makes the transition to tech-led management simple In the beginning, Mamori House faced challenges selling through various online channels. It helps us manage our rooms to prevent overbooking. This answers the need for us to be able to manage and control everything ourselves with flexibility.”

Overbooking 52

Overbooking Cancellation Accommodation Intent 52

Little Hotelier

APRIL 10, 2024

Automation brings freedom and peace of mind Even with just four glamping pods, having software in place to manage day-to-day tasks is crucial for time management and revenue optimisation. This ensures that availability displayed on both the official website and OTA remains accurate.

Revenue 52

Revenue Management Small Business OTA 52

Little Hotelier

JULY 20, 2023

Channel automation and integration to manage different bookings Since the beginning of its activity, SoloQui B&B has focused on the online presence, thus being available on several OTAs. As we manage 70% of bookings via external channels, we needed a tool that optimises the flow of bookings and channel management.

Management 75

Management Overbooking OTA Small Business 75

STAAH

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A Hotel Channel Manager plays a key role in streamlining online distribution. It serves as a centralized control hub, enabling hoteliers to effortlessly manage and optimize their room inventory, rates, and availability across various online booking channels. There are many channel managers on the market.

Accommodation 81

Accommodation Management Global Distribution System OTA 81

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In the digital age managing hotels has a new set of challenges, especially the need to stay alert with room availability & price adjustment while managing online travel agents (OTA). Things get harder when everything needs to be done manually, and the chance of overbooking is high.

Resorts 105

Resorts Overbooking OTA Management 105

Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This exploration delves into the intricate operational requirements of large hotels, the pitfalls of wrong management practices - either manually or via outdated on-premises solutions, and how a cloud-based hotel management software or a hotel property management system (Hotel PMS) acts as a savior, ensuring a seamless performance across the board.

Management 59

Management Hotels Revenue Management Occupancy 59

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 10, 2023

What is a TripAdvisor channel manager? A TripAdvisor channel manager is a specialised tool aimed at empowering hoteliers to enhance their online visibility across TripAdvisor’s vast booking platform. Additionally, efficiency is the cornerstone of effective hotel management. And best of all?

Management 52

Management Overbooking Hotels Revenue 52

SiteMinder

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Table of contents Inventory management a challenge to be solved As with any modern hotel, managing inventory and bookings was a constant task for the team and one which became frustratingly complicated. “As SiteMinder’s channel manager and booking engine features in particular were a game-changer for the business.

Resorts 105

Resorts OTA Overbooking Hotels 105

SiteMinder

JANUARY 21, 2024

Front Office Manager, plays a pivotal role in ensuring every customer’s experience is unforgettable. Sophin explained that some key essentials of property management were made more difficult without the help of technology. We saw an exponential increase in OTA booking rates, soaring by almost 16%,” said Ms.

Resorts 52

Resorts Overbooking OTA Occupancy 52

Inn Quest

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As we head into 2023, the hotel industry faces several challenges and changes that hotel managers need to be aware of to be successful. Hotel managers must get creative and think outside the box when creating new and exciting offerings for their guests. One way to do this is by incorporating new technologies and trends into your hotel.

Management 88

Management Consumer Hotels Overbooking 88

STAAH

JANUARY 22, 2024

Connectivity challenges Prior to STAAH managing connections with multiple OTAs, ensuring correct inventory allotment and rates was challenging. In addition to this keying in bookings from OTAs into the PMS was cumbersome and prone to errors. STAAH’s benefits don’t stop at its industry-leading connectivity capabilities.

Resorts 86

Resorts OTA Overbooking Revenue 86

Hotelogix

APRIL 18, 2024

What induces anxiety and ennui in those who manage such businesses Well, we asked this question to hundreds of hoteliers in the past few months and came up with this word cloud that you see below. This is a fine strategy to start at, however, the problem is managing the hotel on all these OTAs.

OTA 52

OTA Overbooking Cancellation Business 52

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Why is hotel channel manager comparison important? A hotel channel manager comparison is crucial to ensure that you are investing in the best piece of software for your business. One of the most important pieces of technology for your hotel is a channel manager so it’s vital you get the best value for money.

Management 59

Management Global Distribution System Hotels Overbooking 59

Hotel Speak

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A channel manager is a vital piece of the puzzle, since it uses automation and real-time data to reduce manual tasks, cut down on overbookings, increase your online visibility and sell more rooms, and gain access to key performance insights. What’s the best channel manager in 2023? Interested in learning more?

Management 52

Management Overbooking Hotels OTA 52

Little Hotelier

JULY 25, 2023

The Wofford family took over management of the property in the summer of 2020 and started an extensive renovation project, resulting in a guesthouse with four modern double rooms and holiday homes as well as a sauna and a common room. It’s such a relief to know we’re not accidentally overbooking our property.

OTA 98

OTA Overbooking Consumer Management 98

STAAH

MARCH 31, 2024

Five decades of service Sunshine Hotels and Resorts is a Pattaya-based hospitality group with more than 50 years of experience in hotel management. Looking for reliability Before STAAH , Sunshine Hotels & Resorts had tried two other channel managers in the market. The results are evident in boosted revenue and staff efficiency.

Resorts 89

Resorts Overbooking Hotels Revenue 89

STAAH

JUNE 11, 2023

Prior to joining the STAAH network, the hotel staff spent endless hours updating availability and rates on OTAs. The manual nature of updates limited the OTA partners they could work with as the risk of overbooking and other errors was very high, especially as they frequently have connectivity issues.

Overbooking 86

Overbooking OTA Revenue Hotels 86

Catala Consulting

JULY 30, 2023

In the fiercely competitive hospitality industry, the essence of successful resort revenue management lies in data-driven decision-making. Resort revenue management has become an indispensable tool for businesses, fostering strategies that maximize yield and build strong customer relationships.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Resorts Management 52

Little Hotelier

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Apart from the modern amenities, lush garden and refreshing pool, guests especially appreciate and often return for Gloria’s warm and friendly service as Ouklip Place B&B is a 100% owner-managed establishment. Simple, structured operations In the past, Gloria managed reservations manually, but this left her feeling drained. “I

Operations 52

Operations Business Overbooking OTA 52

Cloudbeds

APRIL 8, 2024

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. Integrating with these engines and offering real-time pricing and availability ensures that guests book directly instead of with an OTA.

OTA 98

OTA Upsell Average Length of Stay Revenue 98

STAAH

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Like many other areas in travel and hospitality, revenue management has dramatically changed in the last two years. We spoke to leading revenue managers on what they think lies ahead. Don’t rule out presence on OTAs,” suggests Jaydeep, “but make sure you keep up your profiles on other online media.”. Additional revenue streams.

Revenue Management 71

Revenue Management Revenue Management Forecasting 71

eZee Absolute

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

They needed a tool to manage their inventories while simultaneously capturing the attention of the pilgrims seeking a comfortable stay. This streamlined approach minimized the risk of overbooking or underbooking, ensuring optimal occupancy rates year-round.

Overbooking 52

Overbooking Global Distribution System Hotels Management 52

Little Hotelier

AUGUST 8, 2023

Saban, the manager, stated: “We were seeking a user-friendly solution with a local presence, so in case of any issues, we could directly communicate with the team. Moreover, it allows me to maintain control and have a clear overview of all bookings through the channel manager, regardless of their source.”

OTA 98

OTA Overbooking Management Operations 98

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Efficient workflows through two-way connectivity One of the first things Jon mentioned was how efficient SiteMinder’s channel manager makes rate loading: “Setting new rate codes and updating prices is so easy with SiteMinder. It’s way easier to try additional channels now because SiteMinder connects to so many OTAs”, he said.

Revenue 98

Revenue OTA Overbooking Online Sales 98

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

San Diego, CA, February 28, 2024 – Cloudbeds , the hospitality management platform powering more reservations and happier guests for independent lodging businesses around the globe, today released its 2024 State of Independent Lodging Report. Online travel agencies (OTAs) have returned stronger than ever. In 2023, OTAs generated 60.5%

Average Daily Rate 52

Average Daily Rate OTA Overbooking Travel 52

Little Hotelier

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Investing in a hotel management system to manage the four villas is a strategic decision that helps improve performance and efficiency. While managing a small number of rooms may seem straightforward, advertising and selling on multiple channels can be challenging and lead to overbookings. human error is greatly reduced.”

Email Marketing 52

Email Marketing Accommodation OTA Shopping 52

SiteMinder

MAY 2, 2023

More efficient processes make things easier for staff When the travel industry came to an abrupt halt during the pandemic, Matthias and Tom used the break to implement new systems, including a cloud-based PMS and SiteMinder’s channel manager. “We We used to manually manage our profiles and rates across different OTAs and our website.

Overbooking 97

Overbooking Online Sales Hotels OTA 97

Little Hotelier

JULY 31, 2023

From a fully interactive calendar that enables changes to rates and room types, to an intuitive content manager that allows you to easily update and rate the quality of your content, images, and offers, MaxiRoom is designed to simplify the management of your property in their system.

Cancellation 52

Cancellation Overbooking OTA Occupancy 52

SiteMinder

JUNE 6, 2023

We spoke to owner and property manager Jan Wichmann to find out how he made his online distribution more efficient with the help of SiteMinder and managed to keep up an impressive surge in direct bookings. It is also a very error prone process that can easily lead to double bookings and overbookings,” Jan recalled.

OTA 52

OTA Overbooking Hotels Management 52

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Amenitiz and SiteMinder are both leading platforms in the hotel management software industry, each offering a unique set of tools and features tailored to the needs of hoteliers. At its core, Amenitiz is a hotel management system designed to simplify the daily tasks of hoteliers. But how do they differ?

OTA 52

OTA Revenue Management Overbooking 52

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

While they can be a wild card in the hotel management game, they offer a unique opportunity to maximise occupancy and revenue. Similarly, Phocuswright found that 30% of searches are on online travel agent (OTA) mobile websites, and nearly one in four on hotel mobile sites are for same-day or next-day check in.

Overbooking 98

Overbooking Occupancy Revenue Hotels 98

Hotelogix

JANUARY 16, 2024

As a majority of tourists will book their accommodations via Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), hotels need to strengthen their visibility on those platforms. A channel manager solution will be critical in helping them with real-time distribution, leading to more room sales via multiple OTAS.

Tourism 59

Tourism OTA Hotels Construction 59

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Our constant struggle has been efficiently managing availability, inventory, task management, and online travel agencies (OTAs),” said Pawarisa. Our previous low-quality channel manager made this an arduous and time-consuming task for our staff.”

Operations 98

Operations Revenue Hotels OTA 98

SiteMinder

APRIL 28, 2022

Owner, Christina Ongerth, reports that the reason she chose to use this feature is because it is “a website builder that is specifically for hotels and is easy to use and manage.” One of these is overbookings. SiteMinder provides “A reliable connection between our PMS and OTAs” to The Dylan Hotel at SFO.

Overbooking 52

Overbooking OTA Occupancy Hotels 52

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 5, 2023

It offers a suite of tools that allow you to manage your Expedia listings across various online travel agencies (OTAs) that are part of the Expedia Group. It allows you to manage bookings, adjust nightly rates, availability, and streamline inventory management. A particularly useful feature is the rate management tool.

Average Daily Rate 59

Average Daily Rate Hotels Management OTA 59

Little Hotelier

JANUARY 11, 2024

Maneerat Wiriyarat , the owner of Long N Joy Samui Apartment Service , about the history of the business and the beginnings of using Little Hotelier technology to manage the property. “We We were searching for a system to help manage everything, and we came across Little Hotelier, an all-inclusive solution,” she continued.

Services 59

Services Accommodation Overbooking OTA 59

Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Make more money during peak season with direct bookings OTAs charge a 15-25% commission fee on every booking. However, you may also be worried about managing the increased workload that awaits you. Don’t overbook as a strategy Some accommodation providers deliberately overbook their rooms to anticipate cancellations.

Maximum Length of Stay 52

Maximum Length of Stay Minimum Length of Stay Overbooking Occupancy 52