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A Concise Guide to Hotel Inventory Management

Inn Quest

By implementing an inventory tracking system, hotels can minimize underbooking, reduce overbooking risks, set competitive prices and provide a seamless guest experience, ultimately leading to increased revenue and improved operational efficiency. This prevents overbooking and rate disparities, enhancing the guest experience.

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Silavadee Pool Spa Resort Samui increases bookings by 60% with SiteMinder’s platform

SiteMinder

Although the target market has since changed, what remains constant is the hotel’s standards and work ethic. This has minimised revenue loss from vacant rooms while maximising our occupancy rates.” Previously, the resort handled all tasks manually, which was time-consuming.

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What is a Hotel Channel Manager? A Comprehensive Guide

Inn Quest

Hotels face a daunting challenge as travelers seek convenience and competitive prices: how to efficiently manage their room inventory across multiple online distribution channels while maintaining real-time updates and avoiding overbooking. It enables targeted marketing initiatives and individualized visitor experiences.

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Online booking process strategies for hotels

SiteMinder

This efficiency not only reduces operational costs but also minimises the risk of overbooking or scheduling conflicts. Data collection From booking patterns to guest preferences, an online booking system captures a wealth of information that can be used for targeted marketing campaigns, personalised services, and operational improvements.

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Hotel Revenue Management Strategies

Xotels

Inventory Management & Overbooking When looking to maximise profits, having room availability data at your fingertips can give a hotel a competitive advantage, and optimise prices according the hotel inventory you have left on the books. Revenue management starts by analysing the market and competition.

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A 2024 guide to hotel automation

Cloudbeds

Automation plays a critical role in distributing inventory across various channels, ensuring that availability and rates are consistently updated across channels in real-time to reduce the risk of overbookings. Channel managers, central reservation systems (CRS) , RMSs, and PMSs all play crucial roles in effectively managing inventory.

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Hotel Reservation System: Their Significance and Impact on Your Business

Hotelogix

This prevents overbookings, eliminates misunderstandings, and ensures that guests receive precise information when making reservations. This leads to better utilization of room inventory and maximizes occupancy rates. This attention to detail contributes to guest loyalty and positive reviews.