Little Hotelier

JANUARY 19, 2025

Net rate : This is the rate after subtracting any commissions or fees, often used in negotiations with online travel agencies (OTAs) or corporate bookings. You – and your guests know – the worth of your rooms and services, allowing you to carve out your niche in the market. What are the benefits of standard rack rates?

Rack Rate 52

Rack Rate OTA Revenue Hotels 52

MediaBoom

AUGUST 23, 2024

To capture the attention of discerning travelers , resorts must deliver exceptional experiences and employ sophisticated marketing strategies. Resort marketing is the art and science of positioning a resort as the ideal destination for leisure or business travelers. Let’s get started.

Resorts 87

Resorts Market Marketing Marketing Strategy 87

Hotelogix

OCTOBER 4, 2024

For small and mid-size hotels, having the right OTA ( Online Travel Agencies ) channel manager is critical. Choosing the right OTA channel manager can streamline your hotel’s online distribution strategy, prevent overbookings, and boost overall profitability. What is a Channel Manager? 

OTA 52

OTA Management Overbooking Revenue 52

SiteMinder

AUGUST 28, 2022

It’s well established by now that OTAs (online travel agencies) are crucial for your hotel’s booking success, both as a marketing and distribution channel, particularly as online travel bookings continue to grow. This blog will look at some key insights that help you choose the right OTAs for your accommodation business.

OTA 52

OTA Travel Accommodation Market 52

STAAH

AUGUST 29, 2023

Having an effective marketing plan comes into hand to help you drive more bookings. To truly drive success, your focus should extend to drawing more visitors to your booking engine through a well-crafted digital marketing strategy. Your target audience should define which channels you advertise on and which OTAs you partner with.

OTA 104

OTA Email Marketing Marketing Strategy Market 104

STAAH

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Channel Manager Managing multiple distribution channels, from Online Travel Agents (OTAs) to direct bookings, can be complex without the right tools. Tip for Hoteliers: A good channel manager helps hoteliers maximize their visibility across multiple online travel agencies (OTAs) and direct booking platforms.

Operations 108

Operations OTA Overbooking Revenue 108

Little Hotelier

AUGUST 29, 2023

What is bed and breakfast marketing? Bed and breakfast marketing is a specific approach to marketing your B&B business for attracting potential guests, getting more bookings, and increasing room revenue. However, bed and breakfast marketing can be very challenging at times, for a few reasons: 1.

Market 95

Market Marketing Target Marketing Marketing Strategy 95

Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 23, 2023

What is hotel social media marketing? Hotel social media marketing is the use of social media platforms to advertise your hotel brand and engage with potential and current guests. This blog will take you through everything you need to know to start succeeding with hotel social media marketing.

Market 105

Market Marketing Hotels Travel 105

Cloudbeds

MARCH 15, 2023

Direct bookings are reservations guests confirm directly with a property without using an online travel agency (OTA) or 3rd party intermediary. Direct bookings are beneficial because they connect lodging businesses directly with potential customers and increase hotel revenue through money saved from OTA commissions.

OTA 98

OTA Sales Revenue Hotels 98

STAAH

JUNE 6, 2023

If you are a smart hotelier or any type of accommodation provider, you would not want to miss the chance of converting your website visitors from an OTA (or any other source) and bag the commission-free direct bookings. With the right analytics tools, hotels can make data-driven decisions to optimize their revenue and marketing strategies.

Cancellation 98

Cancellation OTA Global Distribution System Revenue 98

Inn Quest

JUNE 13, 2023

When it comes to running a hotel, a well-executed marketing campaign can make all the difference. In this blog post, we will explore the key strategies and tactics for creating a successful hotel marketing campaign that captivates your target audience and delivers tangible results. Improve occupancy rates during the low season?

Hotel Marketing 56

Hotel Marketing Market Marketing Digital Marketing 56

Cloudbeds

MARCH 23, 2023

eCommerce sites include hotel websites and booking engines , online travel agencies (OTAs), metasearch engines , and other online platforms where hotels advertise and sell rooms. 11 hotel eCommerce strategies How can lodging businesses take advantage of the growing online travel market and attract more bookings?

OTA 98

OTA Digital Marketing Market Marketing 98

Cloudbeds

JANUARY 10, 2025

And yet, many hotels overlook metasearch in their digital marketing strategy , missing out on opportunities to reach a broader segment of travelers, compete for business with online travel agencies (OTAs), and drive direct bookings. Another key difference between metasearch sites and OTAs is the booking model.

Cost Per Click 52

Cost Per Click Market Marketing OTA 52

Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Travel Agency: The Basics Online Booking refers to the process where travelers directly reserve accommodations through websites or mobile apps, often referred to as Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com, Expedia, or Airbnb. Additionally, direct bookings provide valuable customer data for targeted marketing and loyalty programs.

Travel 52

Travel OTA Target Marketing Occupancy 52

SiteMinder

MAY 21, 2023

Although the target market has since changed, what remains constant is the hotel’s standards and work ethic. With a two-way connection between the hotel and online travel agents (OTAs), the PMS automatically updates reservations made through any online booking channel.

Resorts 98

Resorts Overbooking Yield Management OTA 98

SiteMinder

JULY 13, 2024

Revenue management revolves around measurement of what customers from different audience segments are willing to pay, as well as the ever-changing supply and demand within each market. The right distribution channels can have strong marketing power, putting your hotel in front of many customers you aren’t able to contact directly.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Revenue Management OTA 98

SiteMinder

AUGUST 1, 2024

It clarifies your marketing efforts by enabling you to pinpoint your target audience and craft effective campaigns to reach them. A solid business plan equips you to differentiate your hotel in a crowded market by highlighting your unique selling propositions.

Business 95

Business Revenue Hotels Occupancy 95

Cloudbeds

MARCH 20, 2023

And it all starts with hotel market segmentation. What is hotel market segmentation? Hotel market segmentation is the process of grouping hotel guests into categories based on shared behavior and characteristics. Some hotels break down transient business into subgroups such as OTAs, direct bookings , packages, and consortia.

Hotel Marketing 52

Hotel Marketing Market Marketing Average Daily Rate 52

Hotelier Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This illumination is facilitated with hotel market segmentation, a key component of a viable hotel revenue-management strategy. With market segmentation, instead of treating all guests the same, hoteliers can tailor marketing materials, guest communications, services and pricing to meet the needs and expectations of each segment.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Market Marketing 52

gcommerce

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

5 Must-Have Hotel Marketing Channels Last week, in “ Hotel Marketing in a Down Economy, ” GCommerce’s Founder, Scott van Hartesvelt , shared some important hotel booking pattern signals, what history has taught us about navigating a challenging economy, and how properties can come out stronger on the other side. decrease YoY.

Digital Marketing 52

Digital Marketing Market Marketing Cost Per Click 52

Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Working with the Right OTAs Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) are key to leisure travel bookings. Hotels should pick OTAs that match their target market and give good terms. Staying updated with OTA trends can help hotels choose the best platforms and optimize their presence effectively.

Travel 40

Travel OTA Hospitality Business 40

MediaBoom

MARCH 14, 2024

Marketing strategies in the hotel sector are designed to enhance brand visibility and broaden reach. A r obust local SEO strategy helps travelers find your hotel when they’re searching for accommodations in your vicinity, making it a critical component of your digital marketing efforts. Let Mediaboom guide you.

Digital Marketing 68

Digital Marketing Services Market Marketing 68

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Content marketing may seem like a buzzword, but in fact it should be a crucial part of every hotel’s marketing strategy. This blog will tell you everything you need to know about mastering content marketing at your hotel. This blog will tell you everything you need to know about mastering content marketing at your hotel.

Market 59

Market Marketing Hotels Travel 59

eZee Absolute

AUGUST 10, 2023

In today’s dynamic and fiercely competitive hospitality industry, Hyper Personalized Marketing for Hotels has emerged as a powerful tool to stand out. To put it simply, hyper-personalized marketing for hotels involves delivering highly tailored and individualized experiences to customers and goes beyond traditional personalization techniques.

Market 52

Market Marketing OTA Hotels 52

Xotels

JUNE 2, 2023

As a hotel management company , we understand the challenges they face in developing effective hotel marketing strategies to drive bookings through their own portals. Balancing direct room sales with third-party websites and online travel agents (OTA’s) is one of the challenges the hotel industry faces in 2023 and beyond.

Marketing Strategy 40

Marketing Strategy Hotel Marketing Market Marketing 40

Hotel Business

APRIL 4, 2024

.” Trivedi noted that AI-driven platforms like Google’s new search experience gives hoteliers the opportunity to “know your guest up close and personal, and you can do targeted marketing.” And you fight with an OTA to try to get the best information about your hotel out there for the guests to see.

Target Marketing 111

Target Marketing OTA Scale Resorts 111

Hotelogix

AUGUST 6, 2024

This shift requires a comprehensive approach integrating cost control, strategic marketing, and top-notch guest services. Increasing your Hotel's Market Share Growing your market share requires strategic marketing and distribution efforts. Run targeted marketing campaigns to attract high-value guests.

Revenue 52

Revenue Management Upsell Target Marketing 52

Hotel Speak

MAY 14, 2025

Predictive Demand Forecasting Predictive analytics utilizes historical data, market trends, and external factors to forecast future demand. Dynamic Pricing Strategies Dynamic pricing involves adjusting room rates in real time based on demand, competition, and market data. How can guest segmentation enhance marketing efforts?

Management 51

Management Forecasting Occupancy Services 51

STAAH

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Channel Manager Managing multiple distribution channels, from Online Travel Agents (OTAs) to direct bookings, can be complex without the right tools. Tip for Hoteliers: A good channel manager helps hoteliers maximize their visibility across multiple online travel agencies (OTAs) and direct booking platforms.

OTA 52

OTA Overbooking Revenue Management Revenue 52

SiteMinder

AUGUST 1, 2024

Hotel rate shopping is the practice of tracking and monitoring hotel rates amongst your local market and competitors. Today’s market demands the adoption of dynamic pricing and hotels now regularly change rates daily or even multiple times in a given day. What is hotel rate shopping?

Shopping 78

Shopping Revenue Average Daily Rate Revenue Management 78

Hotelogix

AUGUST 27, 2024

Online travel distribution is growing fast—faster than the overall travel market. While this offers new opportunities for your hotel, it also challenges you to cut distribution costs while expanding your brand in a highly competitive market. Partnering with OTAs can help you reach guests you might not attract otherwise.

Global Distribution System 52

Global Distribution System OTA Revenue Hotels 52

gcommerce

AUGUST 27, 2024

But revenue management doesn't exist in isolation; it thrives when sales and marketing work with it in concert, and one of the primary channels that transcend both marketing and revenue management is metasearch. Need help taking your hotel’s metasearch marketing to the next level? Schedule your Metadesk demo today.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Management Digital Marketing 52

Xotels

AUGUST 15, 2022

Incorporate channel distribution costs like travel agent commission, agency fees and marketing investments, payroll for sales, marketing, and reservation, to determine the true net value of each segment. Hotels in vacation markets for many have been influenced (indoctrinated) by tour operators on how to manage their property.

Market 59

Market Marketing Hotels Target Marketing 59

SiteMinder

MARCH 25, 2024

Hoteliers should consider using Despegar for several compelling reasons, each aimed at enhancing their visibility and boosting their business in the competitive Latin American travel market: Boost your visibility Think of Despegar as a prime billboard space in the digital travel landscape. Learn more Despegar review: Is Despegar legit?

OTA 52

OTA Hotels Travel Services 52

SiteMinder

JUNE 12, 2024

By understanding and anticipating guest behaviour and market dynamics, hotels can optimise their pricing strategies to boost their bottom line. It’s a testament to how industries adapt, grow, and refine their strategies in response to changing market dynamics and customer expectations.

Yield Management 98

Yield Management Management Revenue Management Revenue 98

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

SiteMinder’s platform is built on the foundation of driving more bookings, both direct and through OTAs, and providing unparalleled insights into the hotel’s performance metrics. Hoteliers can craft targeted marketing strategies, optimise pricing, and ultimately drive more bookings.

OTA 52

OTA Revenue Management Overbooking 52

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

This is done by thoroughly understanding your property, its customers, and the market. Seize the right opportunities: opportunities are abundant – but trying to find the right distribution mix and deciding which opportunities to target is where hoteliers get lost in the giant maze of channels available.

Revenue Management 76

Revenue Management Revenue Management Ancillary Revenue 76