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Hotel Tax Explained: Rates, Types & How It Works in 2025

Hotelogix

Hotel tax, often referred to as occupancy tax, lodging tax, or tourism tax, is a fee imposed on guests staying at hotels , motels, or other lodging facilities. In some regions, hotel occupancy tax collections are showing remarkable growth. For instance, in Bryan, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) collections experienced a 19.4%

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Online Reviews That Boost Hotel Revenue in 2025

Hotelogix

Keep them coming back for easier and cheaper occupancy boosts. Online reviews spread faster than room service One bad review can go viral instantly. Stay on top of your online presence to prevent PR nightmares. Their perception becomes the story they tell about your hotel.

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Competitor based pricing for hotels: A complete guide

SiteMinder

This strategy uses statistical models to predict optimal price points that maximise revenue and occupancy. The goal is to provide hoteliers with a dynamic pricing strategy that responds to both market and property-specific conditions. But it’s not just about matching or undercutting competitors’ prices.

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How to start a hotel business plan

SiteMinder

Here’s what to include in your executive summary: Hotel concept: Briefly describe your hotel’s unique features, target market, and overall vision. Key goals: State your main objectives, such as increasing occupancy rates, boosting revenue, or expanding your hotel chain. based on your projected occupancy and service levels.

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8 hotel marketing trends & how properties can prepare

Cloudbeds

For example, when Beyonce visited Cardiff in May 2023, hotel occupancy reached 95.7%, and average daily rate hit GBP 200.15, an all-time high for each metric. Travelers are increasingly drawn to unique experiences, whether concerts (like Taylor Swift and Beyonce) or sporting events. The update is expected to take effect in Q1 of 2024.

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Digital Marketing for Manufacturers – 7 Important Elements

MediaBoom

Outbound marketing tactics can introduce your brand to your audience, at least to an extent. Compared to online marketing for manufacturers, though, outbound marketing measures leave something to be desired. You’ll more clearly convey your brand and further it in the eyes of your audience through digital marketing.

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Disadvantages of Using a GDS for Hotels

Hotelogix

A Global Distribution System (GDS) is a computerized network used by travel agents, online travel agencies, and corporate travel managers to book travel services like hotel rooms, airline tickets, car rentals, and more. This helps them attract a larger audience, increasing bookings and occupancy rates.