Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The right sales tactics can help increase revenue, boost occupancy rates , and ensure guests have a positive experience. Maximize Direct Bookings to Reduce Dependence on OTAs When guests book through Online Travel Agents (OTAs) like Booking.com or Expedia, hotels often have to pay hefty commission fees, sometimes up to 20%.

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Managing bookings across multiple channels has become a core part of running a successful hospitality business. From hotels and vacation rentals to holiday apartments, properties of all types rely on channel managers to simplify operations. Choosing the best channel manager isn't just about convenience.

Business 52

Business Management OTA Global Distribution System 52

Hospitality Today

JULY 3, 2025

At the 2025 HSMAI Commercial Strategic Conference, leaders from Crescent Hotels, Expedia Group, and Booking.com highlighted how OTAs offer not just distribution, but data-driven insights, technology tools, and strategic partnerships that can significantly enhance hotel performance and guest engagement in the age of AI.

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STAAH

JUNE 16, 2025

STAAH has revolutionized Black Rock Hotels’ online booking process by implementing advanced technology solutions that streamline inventory management and synchronize distribution channels. This move has not only helped optimize operational efficiency but also resulted in significant revenue growth for the hotel chain.

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Revenue Operations OTA Global Distribution System 80

Hotel Speak

JANUARY 28, 2025

But luckily, there is a solution: Single-solution platforms that consolidate all essential hotel management tools into one complete system. Gone are the days of dealing with multiple systems for reservations, revenue management, and guest engagement. Another channel manager for distribution.

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Management Hospitality Revenue Management Revenue 93

Hotelier Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

By Eric Alister It goes without saying that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has unveiled to hotel and online-travel agency (OTA) brands the hidden powers of customer data collection for increasing operational efficiency and revenue. But thats not where the story ends.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2025

A bed bank is a business-to-business (B2B) travel provider that connects hotels with travel distributors, such as online travel agencies (OTAs) and tour operators. Serving as intermediaries in the travel industry, bed banks enable hotels to increase occupancy without directly managing complex distribution channels.

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STAAH

JANUARY 5, 2025

STAAH, a leading technology company helping hoteliers unlock their full revenue potential, has unveiled its list of distribution channels that brought the highest booking revenue to hotels across India over the past year.

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Global Distribution System OTA Revenue Accommodation 109

STAAH

APRIL 20, 2025

Rates, inventory and reservations were manually managed, which was inefficient and increased the chances of making mistakes. Inconsistencies across online travel agents (OTAs) was common. Being manual, a limited number of OTAs could be leveraged to reach the right audiences at he right time, limiting online visibility.

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Revenue OTA Revenue Management Shopping 75

STAAH

APRIL 22, 2025

Managing multiple OTAs can feel like walking a tightrope for hoteliersone wrong step can lead to overbookings, rate discrepancies or missed revenue. Rate disparities: Inconsistent pricing can lead to OTA penalties, lower rankings, and guest mistrust. The system even flags mismatches before they cause issues.

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Cloudbeds

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This scalability is especially valuable for hotels – as more information is collected about guest behavior, booking trends , and occupancy patterns the more precise rate adjustments, inventory management, and marketing strategies will be in the future. Why it’s important for hotels? Why it’s important for hotels?

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eZee Absolute

DECEMBER 22, 2024

How Hotels Can Leverage Mahakumbh 2025: Strategies for Success The Mahakumbh 2025 presents an extraordinary opportunity for hotels to boost revenue, build long-term guest relationships, and position themselves as leaders in the hospitality industry. Here’s how hoteliers can leverage this event effectively: 1.

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STAAH

MAY 4, 2025

We spoke to luxury Bali property, The Komus, team about how STAAH has helped them with Get Google to boost direct revenue and bookings. Tackling low online visibility and direct revenue Before implementing STAAHs Get Google , The Komus online visibility through search was limited.

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Revenue OTA Shopping Occupancy 80

STAAH

JULY 13, 2025

40% increase in direct bookings for Cove Bay Hotel with STAAH’s powerful channel management and tools. But while the walls may be historic, the way the hotel manages bookings is anything but old-fashioned — thanks to STAAH. The STAAH Channel Manager provided the flexibility and real-time updates the team needed.

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OTA Hotels Intent Management 75

STAAH

JANUARY 6, 2025

STAAH, a leading technology company helping hoteliers unlock their full revenue potential, has unveiled its list of distribution channels that brought the highest booking revenue to hotels in key tourism destinations across Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Philippines, over the past year.

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OTA Global Distribution System B2B Accommodation 109

STAAH

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The seamless experience, particularly on mobile, was essential to remain competitive with online travel agents (OTAs). The STAAH booking engine also comes packed with conversion and inventory control features that make distribution management on this channel a breeze.

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Revenue OTA Hotels Dining 110

STAAH

APRIL 20, 2025

Rates, inventory and reservations were manually managed, which was inefficient and increased the chances of making mistakes. Inconsistencies across online travel agents (OTAs) was common. Being manual, a limited number of OTAs could be leveraged to reach the right audiences at he right time, limiting online visibility.

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Revenue OTA Revenue Management Shopping 57

SiteMinder

JULY 13, 2025

For operators managing furnished apartments, aparthotels, or extended-stay inventory, this shift represents a significant revenue opportunity. What is the opportunity around extended-stay revenue? Even at lower nightly rates, the cumulative revenue per guest far exceeds short-term bookings.

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Revenue Average Length of Stay Accommodation Occupancy 52

STAAH

MAY 13, 2025

Managing a hotel isnt just about filling rooms; its about making your systems and operations work together seamlessly. Enter the channel manager. 1) PMS + channel manager = real-time peace of mind Your Property Management System (PMS) is your operational command centre.

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Operations Management OTA Upsell 82

Xotels

APRIL 2, 2025

Ive been in the revenue game for 20+ years, and let me tell you nothing grinds my gears like watching hotels leave money on the table. So, Im calling the mistakes out Here are 5 brutal revenue management mistakes I see hotels make all the time as a CEO of a revenue management consulting firm.

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Revenue Management Revenue Management Average Daily Rate 52

STAAH

JULY 8, 2025

Guests hop from your Instagram page to online travel agents (OTAs) , skim through Google reviews, and might finally land on your website to book. This is what we call the hotel booking ecosystem — a dynamic network of tech tools that must work together to deliver a seamless experience and drive revenue. You make more revenue.

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OTA Hotels Revenue Overbooking 65

Little Hotelier

JULY 15, 2025

As you might expect, rate parity is highly beneficial to online travel agents (OTAs) that have access to a vast number of travellers and charge commission rates to property owners/operators. Wide rate parity With wide rate parity, a hotel or B&B agrees not to undercut the room prices that an OTA charges for their hotel.

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OTA Hotels Revenue Management 52

STAAH

JUNE 10, 2025

These packages aren’t just revenue boosters, they enhance the entire guest experience by making it seamless and memorable. STAAH users benefit from tools that make showcasing and managing packages easy across OTAs and direct channels—ensuring consistency and visibility without manual hassle.

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OTA Hotels Travel Cancellation 83

STAAH

MAY 28, 2025

trillion by 2028, with online travel agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com contributing a significant chunk to hotel bookings – accounting for nearly 40% of all online hotel reservations in some regions (Statista, 2023). To stay competitive, hoteliers must optimize their OTA operations for better efficiency and guest experience.

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OTA Revenue Management Overbooking 65

STAAH

APRIL 1, 2025

Managing online bookings is one of the biggest challenges for hotels today, especially when they work with multiple Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com, Expedia, and Agoda. Thats why a Channel Manager is essential. Without one, hotels risk operational inefficiencies, lost revenue, and unhappy guests.

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Overbooking Management OTA Revenue 90

eZee Absolute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Some of your competitors made five times their usual revenue during the Coldplay concert simply by optimizing their pricing and room availability, while others failed to act and barely made a dent in their earnings. The question is, will you seize this opportunity, or will you watch another revenue surge pass you by?

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Revenue Cancellation Overbooking Revenue Management 52

Hotel Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

One year on from the launch of Trilogy Hotels, the independent management company is rounding out 2024 with 13 hotels under management totalling over 2,500 rooms and overseeing $165 million in revenue. Add to that, a growing team of experienced hotel industry leaders. Tell us about how you all came together on this.

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TravelNet

MAY 19, 2025

While occupancy is still a core metric, relying on it too heavily can leave your property management business vulnerable to seasonal swings, economic uncertainty, and a volatile demand environment. Ancillary revenue to the rescue! This post will show you how to convert those opportunities into revenue. The good news?

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eHotelier

JULY 17, 2025

Drawing on pricing activity data from 188 OTAs and metasearch engines in June, the report analyzes how often — and how aggressively — each intermediary undercuts the direct hotel booking channel. 123Compare has identified this group to include major OTAs like Booking.com or Expedia and high-risk resellers like Traveluro or Super.com.

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OTA Revenue Management Hotels Revenue 52

STAAH

JUNE 15, 2025

STAAH’s tools helped standardise booking operations, enhance OTA performance and establish a tech-forward approach to revenue management. The STAAH channel manager with its 200+ OTA connections helped improve reach and allows multiple channels to be managed through one single dashboard.

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Hospitality OTA Hotels Overbooking 95

STAAH

JUNE 17, 2025

If they see better rates on online travel agencies (OTAs) , they’ll lose trust and likely bounce. Upsell & Promo Tools : Drive more revenue per booking with add-ons, promo codes, and package deals. Integration with PMS & Channel Manager : A seamless backend makes daily operations smoother and more accurate.

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Cancellation OTA Events Upsell 83

AskSuite

JUNE 27, 2025

For hotel chains and resorts managing high service volumes across multiple properties, the pressure to respond faster — without sacrificing quality — has made automated customer service not just an operational upgrade, but a financial necessity. But automation in hospitality isn’t just about speed. Read the full case study here.

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Services Upsell Hotels Revenue 88

STAAH

JANUARY 12, 2025

Indian hotel, The Samilton Hotel, found another level of success with STAAH with a huge surge in direct bookings and reliant channel manager. Rate parity and inventory management difficulties Rate parity was a recurring challenge for the hotel, which sells across a number of different and diverse booking channels.

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OTA Revenue Hotels Business 109

STAAH

MARCH 3, 2025

Manual rate updates time consuming and error-ridden Before STAAH , Grand Sunshine Resort had significant day-to-day challenges in managing room rates, availability and guest reviews. The consequences of this can include double-bookings and guest frustration, leading to a loss of revenue and reputation.

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Revenue Management Revenue Consumer Resorts 95

STAAH

APRIL 8, 2025

With the hospitality industry adapting to evolving guest expectations and the rapid growth of online booking platforms, managing hotel operations become increasingly complex. In this blog we look at some common issues that hoteliers of any size face and where effective channel management through the right platform helps overcome these.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 5, 2025

A hotel commercial strategy is a coordinated business approach that integrates sales, marketing, revenue management and distribution efforts to maximise total hotel revenue. Seamless digital experiences: Guests now expect to be able to manage every part of their stay, from the moment they book to the moment they check out.

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Hotels Revenue Management Revenue Upsell 52

SiteMinder

JULY 14, 2025

Established in 2016, RevenYou is a specialist consultancy firm supporting accommodation businesses across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific with revenue management, sales, marketing, and systems integration. Let’s look at five examples. This enabled direct bookings to be taken online at any time of day.

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