Xotels

MARCH 3, 2025

From making sure staff, guests, and smooth operations are all attended to, we can understand why revenue management so frequently gets put on the back burners. So, let’s provide you with a list of revenue management tools to simplify managing your hotel so much easier: What are Revenue Management Tools?

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STAAH

JANUARY 12, 2025

Understanding and maintaining rate parity is crucial for hoteliers as it influences pricing strategies , revenue management , and the potential profitability of the business. This led to the team having to frequently make manual updates to prices across online travel agents (OTAs) to avoid issues with these key partners.

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SiteMinder

APRIL 25, 2024

With every passing year, revenue management is playing a more central role at hotels as they navigate a landscape now locked in a permanent state of change. The exact genesis of yield management (now revenue management) in the hospitality sector is hotly debated,” says Stuart-Hill. “The

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STAAH

MAY 27, 2025

In hospitality, every dollar earned reflects smart planning, sharp forecasting, and responsive pricing, all driven by the Hotel Revenue Manager. The modern Revenue Manager blends analytical skills, commercial instinct, and technology to answer a simple question daily: How do we maximise revenue without compromising guest experience ?

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Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

We have written extensively about hotel revenue management strategies and tactics here throughout the years. As strategy is one of the most essential parts of revenue management, we have made a summary of all the top advice from our perspective as a hotel revenue management consulting company.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 6, 2024

A quick search on the internet yields a wide range of definitions for ‘revenue management’. Some of these take a theoretical, almost academic approach and, in several instances, there are iterations of revenue management’s classic definition: ‘selling the right room, to the right guest, at the right time, for the right price’.

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Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Over time, tracking your competitors’ pricing and market position reveals shifts in rates and guest preferences, allowing you to anticipate changes and adapt your pricing and marketing proactively. FREE GUIDE Dive deeper into the history of revenue management. Understand trends.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 11, 2024

It’s hard to imagine revenue management before the advent of hotel software and systems. Thanks to these solutions, today’s revenue manager can produce forecasts, distribute inventory and adjust rates with speed – a stark contrast to the manual and long drawn-out processes that defined the practice in the past.

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STAAH

APRIL 8, 2025

Running a hotel in todays competitive market involves more than just offering comfortable rooms and great service. With the hospitality industry adapting to evolving guest expectations and the rapid growth of online booking platforms, managing hotel operations become increasingly complex.

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Hotel Speak

MAY 29, 2025

industry room rate behaviour reveals higher prices and increasingly complex distribution channels can trigger aggressive responses from online travel agencies (OTAs), especially those outside the major distribution groups. When OTAs display lower prices than the hotels own website, direct bookings suffer.

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Hotel Speak

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When it comes to revenue management, casino resorts require a different approach than traditional hotels. Implemented effectively, a solid casino-centric revenue management strategy can help casino managers market their casino to the right audience and price their products to boost bottom-line revenue.

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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.”.

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Hotel Speak

APRIL 18, 2025

But a lot of hoteliers have gotten stuck in a loop of constantly slashing prices, offering direct channel discounts, OTA promotions, and special rate packages to drive occupancy. These partnerships also have the added benefit of marketing your business.

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gcommerce

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Learn the top 4 tips from our hotel digital marketing experts as you prepare the best holiday hotel promotions yet. Learn about the symbiotic relationship of revenue management & metasearch Hotel metasearch channels have revolutionized the way travelers search, compare and book their accommodations. Learn more here.

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STAAH

APRIL 16, 2024

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). This enables hoteliers to adjust room rates dynamically to maximize revenue based on current market conditions.

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STAAH

MAY 13, 2025

Hotel management can often feel like youre spinning plates – online travel agents (OTAs) sending bookings, guests booking directly on your site, and your front desk needing real-time updates to avoid the dreaded overbooking. Enter the channel manager. You can maximise occupancy and revenue without manual rate updates.

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TravelNet

AUGUST 3, 2023

Managing fees on online travel agencies (OTAs) can be a real headache for property managers. According to a new Forbes report, Airbnb customers in summer 2023 face a whopping average of 36% in added charges above the nightly rate, and the same is probably true for other OTAs. This increases your ranking on OTAs.

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TravelNet

MAY 19, 2025

Markets are saturated. 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. Handled well, they can offer added flexibility to guests while netting more revenue for you. Talk to us.

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Hotelier Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This illumination is facilitated with hotel market segmentation, a key component of a viable hotel revenue-management strategy. IHG is a great practitioner of market segmentation, says Tarandeep Singh, regional VP of Commercial, Marketing & Revenue Management, Canada, IHG Hotels & Resorts.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Global cloud-based market intelligence provider OTA Insight has rebranded to Lighthouse. “Our capabilities and vision have outgrown the OTA Insight name,” said Sean Fitzpatrick, CEO. The post OTA Insight rebrands as Lighthouse appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 10, 2025

Delegates can expect power sessions on revenue management, the intelligent guest journey,on-property technology andOTAs, as well as a Q&A with Agilysys, Sales Engineer, Asia Pacific, Chris Ormiston, on boosting profitability and guest satisfaction. A topic many hoteliers will be interested in is the OTA and Distribution Outlook.

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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. It aims to drive profitability and improve competitiveness in the market for a hotel business. What is a hotel commercial strategy?

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gcommerce

AUGUST 27, 2024

When it comes to luxury hospitality, every empty room represents a missed opportunity and mastering the art of revenue management is paramount. The role of revenue management in luxury hospitality At the core of revenue management lies the art of optimizing room rates and availability to maximize revenue.

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Hotel Speak

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Hotel revenue managers must optimize pricing and inventory across multiple distribution channels while reacting to constant demand fluctuations. In particular, algorithmic trading bots are transforming hotel revenue management strategies. Slow reaction time to changing market conditions and competitor moves.

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STAAH

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

STAAH’s innovative channel management solutions harness the power of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to help optimize hotel revenue management and streamline operations. Media Contact Sharifah Nurhidayah, Marketing Specialist, Brand & Content, STAAH sharifah@staah.com

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Hotelogix

JULY 11, 2024

As an independent hotel owner, you understand the challenges of driving revenue in a competitive market. In this blog, we will delve into different aspects of hotel revenue management and explore top tips and tricks to help you optimize your hotel’s revenue potential. 

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

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%. While OTAs help bring in new customers, relying too heavily on them can hurt your bottom line.

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SiteMinder

MAY 14, 2025

What is revenue management software? Revenue management software is a digital tool designed for the hospitality industry to optimise room rates based on predicted demand. It uses data analytics to forecast hotel room demand, allowing hoteliers to adjust prices accordingly to maximise revenue.

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eZee Absolute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Dynamic pricing isnt just about increasing ratesits about pricing smartly based on real-time demand, market trends, and competitor rates. AI-powered revenue management doesnt just suggest price hikes; it ensures that your pricing aligns with demand fluctuations , maximizing revenue without turning potential guests away.

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eHotelier

JUNE 15, 2025

In addition to driving conversions through a compelling seasonal deal, the message also incentivizes membership sign-ups, seamlessly collecting first-party data and expanding the hotel’s marketing database. Receive daily leadership insights and stay ahead of the competition. Copyright © eHotelier 2025 Menu

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

It can directly impact revenue, guest satisfaction, and your ability to scale. What Is a Channel Manager and Why Does It Matter? A channel manager connects your property management system to booking platforms such as OTAs, GDS (Global Distribution Systems), and direct booking engines.

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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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SiteMinder

MAY 1, 2025

What is a hotel revenue management system? A hotel revenue management system (RMS) is a technology platform that helps hotels make smarter pricing and inventory decisions. Table of contents Why is a revenue management system for hotels important? A revenue management system removes the guesswork.

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Travelboom Marketing

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As we enter the fourth quarter of the year, hotel marketers should outline their goals for 2024. We’ve assembled a complete checklist of everything you need to create your 2024 hotel marketing budget. Rather, you need to ensure your efforts here are driving meaningful engagement , traffic, (and revenue).

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Catala Consulting

JULY 30, 2023

In the fiercely competitive hospitality industry, the essence of successful resort revenue management lies in data-driven decision-making. This approach is pivotal in optimizing financial performance and driving both revenue growth and guest satisfaction. Why is Revenue Management Imperative for Resorts?

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Travelboom Marketing

MAY 24, 2024

Hotel revenue management strategies make the most of hospitality budgets by connecting the right guests with the best offer at the optimal time. With these insights, the hotel’s staffing, rate structuring, and marketing efforts can be more strategic, reducing wasted efforts, resources, and money.

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Online Travel Agents for hotels or OTAs serve as important distribution channels for hotels. They play a pivotal role in marketing and selling rooms. OTAs are online platforms or websites that sell hotel rooms to customers. An excellent marketing strategy incorporates OTAs to boost sales and revenue.

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