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7 tips to make your overbooking strategy a success in 2024

STAAH

Overbooking can be a cost-effective strategy if implemented correctly. What is a hotel overbooking strategy? The hotel overbooking strategy is a revenue management technique that hotels use to maximise occupancy and revenue. Tips to make your overbooking strategy a success 1) Be data-driven in your approach.

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Kenyan hospitality group’s smart switch to STAAH

STAAH

Errors and overbookings prompted the search for a better tech solution Despite the breathtaking guest-facing experience, the situation for Sentrim Hotels & Lodges on the backend was not so pretty. Overbookings were common and rate parity issues frequently cropped up. Its a gateway to memorable adventures across Kenya.

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How To Avoid Overbooking In the Hotel Industry

Inn Quest

Overbooking is a common problem in the hospitality industry, causing major issues for both – hoteliers and guests. Striking the perfect balance between fully booked rooms and avoiding overbooking can be a challenging task. This is why our guide discusses how to avoid overbooking in hotels. Why Do Hotel Overbookings Happen?

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Why Every Hotel Needs a Channel Manager (And What Happens Without One)

STAAH

Without the right tools, keeping room availability, pricing, and bookings updated can quickly become a nightmare, leading to costly errors like overbookings , inconsistent rates, and hours spent on manual updates. This leads to overbookings, frustrated guests, and operational headaches. Thats why a Channel Manager is essential.

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Seamless Integrations: Enhancing Hotel Operations with Advanced Channel Managers

STAAH

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. The engine is fed data through multiple sources, whilst relying on its own intelligence based on market.

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Mastering Overbooking in Hotels: Strategies, Benefits, and Best Practices

Hotelogix

The hospitality industry is well acquainted with the concept of hotel overbooking. When refusing customers becomes inevitable due to overbooking, it leads to poor customer experience and a negative brand image. Achieving full occupancy and maximizing revenue - With hotel overbooking, you have a full-proof plan to maximize your revenue.

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Maximizing Hotel Revenue: Advanced Channel Manager Strategies for 2025

STAAH

With consumer behaviours evolving, and the lines between tech platforms, marketing, and operations blurring, a modern strategy goes far beyond just listing rooms on online travel agents (OTAs). A drop below 30% occupancy? Push a ‘3D2N Getaway’ deal across selected markets in minutes. No manual juggling. Just results.

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