TravelNet

MAY 19, 2025

Ancillary revenue to the rescue! For property management companies looking to expand profitability without adding inventory or dramatically increasing workload, alternative revenue streams can be a game-changer. This post will show you how to convert those opportunities into revenue. The good news?

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Occupancy Revenue Marketing Market 59

Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The right sales tactics can help increase revenue, boost occupancy rates , and ensure guests have a positive experience. 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%.

Hotel Sales 52

Hotel Sales Revenue Sales OTA 52

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.

OTA 109

OTA Revenue Hotels Business 109

STAAH

APRIL 1, 2025

Managing online bookings is one of the biggest challenges for hotels today, especially when they work with multiple Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com, Expedia, and Agoda. It acts as a central hub that syncs your hotels availability, pricing, and bookings across all your connected OTAs in real time.

Overbooking 94

Overbooking Management OTA Revenue 94

Cloudbeds

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

While better than operating without data, this approach is reactive and inefficient, resulting in missed opportunities. In this article, we explore what decision intelligence is and the transformative effect it’s bound to have across demand optimization, segmentation, operations, and training and enablement.

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Upsell Occupancy Revenue Management Revenue 105

STAAH

APRIL 20, 2025

Inconsistencies across online travel agents (OTAs) was common. Being manual, a limited number of OTAs could be leveraged to reach the right audiences at he right time, limiting online visibility. As a result of poor data collection, manual distribution management and lack of integrations, revenue optimisation was poor.

Revenue 59

Revenue OTA Shopping Revenue Management 59

Hotelogix

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Studies show that hotels lose up to 20% of their annual revenue to chargebacks caused by guest disputes, unclear cancellation policies, and OTA-related miscommunication. For hoteliers, this doesn’t just mean lost revenue—it also leads to operational inefficiencies and added pressure on staff.

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Revenue Cancellation OTA Hotels 40

STAAH

JANUARY 5, 2025

STAAH, a leading technology company helping hoteliers unlock their full revenue potential, has unveiled its list of distribution channels that brought the highest booking revenue to hotels across the Oceania region, including New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands.

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Global Distribution System OTA Hotels Revenue 109

Xotels

APRIL 2, 2025

Ive been in the revenue game for 20+ years, and let me tell you nothing grinds my gears like watching hotels leave money on the table. So, Im calling the mistakes out Here are 5 brutal revenue management mistakes I see hotels make all the time as a CEO of a revenue management consulting firm. Not because of the market.

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Revenue Management Revenue Management Average Daily Rate 52

STAAH

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In operations since 2015, Acappella Suite Hotel stands amidst the dynamic landscape of Selangor, Malaysia. The seamless experience, particularly on mobile, was essential to remain competitive with online travel agents (OTAs). The Malaysian hotel saw a 125% increase in direct bookings in six months since moving to STAAH.

Revenue 109

Revenue OTA Hotels Dining 109

Hotel Speak

JANUARY 28, 2025

Hoteliers face so much pressure to deliver exceptional service while streamlining operations. Gone are the days of dealing with multiple systems for reservations, revenue management, and guest engagement. Why Fragmented Systems Fall Short Managing operations with disconnected tools will just give hoteliers a huge workload.

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Management Hospitality Revenue Management Revenue 94

STAAH

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The right software is a game-changer for hotel success, shaping everything from operational efficiency to guest satisfaction. Property Management System (PMS) A Property Management System (PMS) is the heart of hotel operations, handling everything from reservations and check-ins to billing and room assignments.

Operations 108

Operations OTA Overbooking Revenue 108

STAAH

MAY 28, 2025

trillion by 2028, with online travel agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com contributing a significant chunk to hotel bookings – accounting for nearly 40% of all online hotel reservations in some regions (Statista, 2023). To stay competitive, hoteliers must optimize their OTA operations for better efficiency and guest experience.

OTA 65

OTA Revenue Management Overbooking 65

STAAH

MAY 25, 2025

As a result revenue was missed and the guest experience in bookings was below par. What they needed wasnt just another tech platform, but a smart, scalable solution built for real hotel operations. With STAAH channel manager , the team had greater control over revenue from corporate bookings to last-minute leisure travellers.

Overbooking 94

Overbooking Hospitality OTA Upsell 94

Demand Calendar

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The most significant inflection point in recent history was the rise of online travel agencies (OTAs). Many in the hotel industry underestimated this change, leading to a reliance on OTAs that continues to impact profitability and customer relationships today.

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OTA Hospitality Accommodation Business 98

Hotel Speak

JANUARY 29, 2025

Unlike traditional booking engines that redirect users to external sites, an embedded booking engine integrates directly with the operators own website. With features like multi-property search, real-time availability updates, and upselling options, hotels can showcase everything they have to offer and capture more revenue per guest.

OTA 90

OTA Hotels Upsell Revenue 90

Hotel Speak

DECEMBER 18, 2024

And what do hotels need to do to protect their visibility and revenue? The DMA currently identifies 24 core platform services as Gatekeepers, with Google a key player, alongside online travel agency (OTA), Booking.com, designated in May 2024. And its impact on hotel marketing is being discussed in all corners of the world.

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Cost Per Click OTA Hotels Digital Marketing 97

STAAH

APRIL 8, 2025

With the hospitality industry adapting to evolving guest expectations and the rapid growth of online booking platforms, managing hotel operations become increasingly complex. STAAH connects to more than 500 OTAs, including niche channels.

Management 65

Management OTA Revenue Management Revenue 65

STAAH

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The need to solve a juggling act Featuring multiple room types and being connected to a number of OTAs as well as their own booking engine meant that staff at River Beach Resort & Residences spent a considerable time updating availability and rates across every channel. The result is directly evident on the bottom line.

Resorts 113

Resorts Operations Shopping Revenue 113

STAAH

MARCH 3, 2025

A typically day before STAAH involved making manual reservation updates (name/ date/ rate etc), opening and closing allotment for every online travel agents (OTA) , checking guest reviews on the extranet and checking shopping rates manually. Thank you Grand Sunshine for sharing your success with STAAH.

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Revenue Management Revenue Consumer Closing 99

Hotel Management

DECEMBER 19, 2024

One year on from the launch of Trilogy Hotels, the independent management company is rounding out 2024 with 13 hotels under management totalling over 2,500 rooms and overseeing $165 million in revenue. I was working on the investor side and getting quite frustrated with the relationship between an investor and an operator.

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Closing Hotels Operations Branding 130

SiteMinder

JANUARY 22, 2025

Sydney, Australia A new report by SiteMinder, the worlds leading hotel distribution and revenue platform, reveals that hotel websites outperformed all other booking sources in driving revenue per booking in 2024, by as much as 60%. This figure was 8.5%

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Revenue Cancellation Global Distribution System OTA 59

Xotels

MARCH 3, 2025

Let’s be honestrunning a hotel while managing its revenue at the same time is a balancing act. 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. What Are Revenue Management Tools?

Revenue Management 40

Revenue Management Revenue Management Ancillary Revenue 40

Hotel Speak

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The annual Duetto Revenue Management Trends & Predictions Survey results are in! There was also continued investment in technology, This year, we take a closer look at how that group business might be revenue optimized, as well as identify the channel management tactics hotels are planning to invest effort in for 2024.

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Revenue Management Revenue Management Forecasting 105

Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

With the increasing complexity of hotel operations , having a centralized system that automates reservations, housekeeping updates, and billing processes can make all the difference. How many direct bookings are you losing to OTAs due to poor integration? How many direct bookings are you losing to OTAs due to poor integration?

Operations 40

Operations Services Hotels Revenue 40

SiteMinder

JULY 13, 2024

What is hotel revenue management? Hotel revenue management is the strategic distribution and pricing tactics used to sell perishable room inventory to the right guests at the right time in order to boost revenue growth. What is the primary purpose of revenue management? Revenue management is essential for any hotel today.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Revenue Management OTA 98

AskSuite

APRIL 28, 2025

Running a hotel today involves managing a complex network of systems from reservations, sales operations, communication channels , marketing tools, and distribution. But when these parts dont talk to each other, the result is a fragmented operation that drains productivity and inflates costs. Whats hotel integration?

Operations 52

Operations Upsell Overbooking Hotels 52

Cloudbeds

APRIL 8, 2025

Failing to stay top-of-mind means you risk losing them to online travel agencies (OTAs) or competitors. This enables marketing teams to recoup revenue lost from cart abandonment and increase direct bookings. Instead of paying commissions to OTAs, hotels can redirect this budget into their own digital marketing strategies.

Revenue 52

Revenue Display Ads Digital Marketing Intent 52

Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

From hotels and vacation rentals to holiday apartments, properties of all types rely on channel managers to simplify operations. It can directly impact revenue, guest satisfaction, and your ability to scale. Delays can lead to double bookings or lost revenue. Choosing the best channel manager isn't just about convenience.

Business 52

Business Management OTA Global Distribution System 52

STAAH

JANUARY 21, 2025

Seamless Online Experience A cohesive online presence across social channels, online travel agents (OTAs) , and hotel websites is crucial. Sustainable Practices Eco-friendly initiatives , including the use of sustainable products and energy-efficient operations, will be more prevalent.

Hospitality 109

Hospitality Tourism OTA Revenue 109

Hotel Speak

JANUARY 25, 2024

The battle for direct bookings has entered a new phase as online travel agents (OTAs) ramp up efforts to establish ownership of hotel guests and their booking journeys, a new report from hospitality technology specialist SHR Group reveals. A knock-on effect of this is that the revenues associated with organic search have fallen 15.3%

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OTA Cost Per Click Hotels Cancellation 110

STAAH

APRIL 23, 2024

In today’s fast-paced hospitality landscape, staying ahead of the curve is paramount for maximizing revenue potential. As technology continues to evolve, so do the strategies and innovations within revenue management.

Revenue Management 109

Revenue Management Revenue Ancillary Revenue Management 109

STAAH

MARCH 19, 2023

Royale Paragon Hospitality Group needed a technology solution that will reduce distribution administration and increase revenue. Simplifying operations and giving back crucial time With multiple properties to manage, time is a precious commodity for the team at Royale Paragon Hospitality Group.

Revenue 98

Revenue Marketing Market Hospitality 98

STAAH

JUNE 5, 2025

Basically, your operations just got a glow-up. With seamless integration and flexible pricing tools, OpenGDS helps travel agencies and OTAs boost revenue and streamline hotel partnerships. We’ve tightened screws, polished features, and added a few clever tricks across the Booking Engine, InstantSite and more.

B2B 84

B2B OTA Accommodation Revenue 84

Hotel Speak

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Singapore, 05/10/2023: Hotelogix , a globally leading enterprise-grade cloud-based Hotel Property Management System provider, said India’s Rosastays Group has seen a 2X rise in revenue with its multi-property management system in 2023 vs. 2022. This has resulted in about a 2X increase in occupancy and revenue in 2023 vs. 2022.”

Revenue 105

Revenue OTA Sales Management 105

STAAH

MAY 22, 2024

Revenue management solutions are indispensable tools for hotels seeking to optimize their RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room). By leveraging advanced algorithms and data analytics, these solutions enable hotels to strategically adjust pricing and inventory to maximize revenue. Read in detail here.

Revenue 107

Revenue Revenue Management Management Market 107

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. Particularly in recent years, when hotels have at times been forced to confront a reality without cash flow, revenue management has been thrust to the forefront of every hotelier’s mind.

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Revenue Management Revenue Management Hotels 111