SiteMinder

JANUARY 21, 2024

The ultimate challenge for us was to maximise our occupancy rate each month and reduce our overbookings as much as possible.” “Moreover, managing OTA inventory and data insights with quality and completeness to further develop the analysis of our target customers was important but also difficult.”

Resorts 52

Resorts Overbooking OTA Occupancy 52

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Things get harder when everything needs to be done manually, and the chance of overbooking is high. This four-star hotel in Kuta, Bali, has been operating for more than 30 years since 1988. ” “Knowing the high turnover of rooms in our hotel, this is such an important feature to avoid overbooking,” explains Kadek.

Resorts 105

Resorts Overbooking OTA Management 105

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Operational efficiency : Knowing you have a full house can streamline other operational decisions, from staffing levels to food and beverage orders. Many hotels are still operating on an inventory allocation model. By synchronising room availability across all distribution channels, you eliminate the risk of overbooking.

Overbooking 98

Overbooking Occupancy Revenue Hotels 98

Hotelogix

APRIL 18, 2024

Overwhelming and a colossal waste of time…not to mention he frequently missed updating the OTAs, which led to overbooking. The genesis of this double-whammy was overbooking of course and a hotel channel manager was the right technology he needed at the time. Well, a vitriolic review is inevitable, is it not?

OTA 52

OTA Overbooking Cancellation Scale 52

SiteMinder

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Desiring a product that could enhance bookings and streamline operations, Terracotta sought the counsel of fellow hoteliers, who unanimously recommended SiteMinder , the leading provider of hotel technology solutions. Both directly and indirectly, it has greatly simplified our daily operations and made proactive management better.

Resorts 105

Resorts OTA Overbooking Hotels 105

Hotel Business

MARCH 14, 2024

This proactive approach minimizes the risk of overbooking or underutilization of rooms, ultimately improving revenue management and operational efficiency. Furthermore, AI can facilitate predictive analytics to forecast demand patterns accurately, allowing hotels to allocate resources efficiently and optimize inventory management.

Overbooking 59

Overbooking Revenue Upsell Forecasting 59

eZee Absolute

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Understanding the need for a comprehensive hospitality solution that could streamline their operations and amplify their online presence, Hotel Katra Residency turned to eZee Centrix. This streamlined approach minimized the risk of overbooking or underbooking, ensuring optimal occupancy rates year-round.

Overbooking 52

Overbooking Global Distribution System Hotels Management 52

STAAH

APRIL 16, 2024

An RMS that can sync seamlessly with various channels allows hoteliers to update room rates and availability across all platforms simultaneously, minimizing the risk of overbooking and ensuring maximum exposure to potential guests. Scalability and Flexibility: As your hotel grows, so should your RMS.

Revenue Management 78

Revenue Management Revenue Management Forecasting 78

Little Hotelier

JULY 20, 2023

Hence the need for a solution dedicated to small properties to simplify and improve daily operations, integrate all channels, and remove overbookings and human errors. Beside simplifying management operations, the solution optimised the flow of bookings that can be now monitored also on mobile devices.

Management 75

Management Overbooking OTA Small Business 75

eZee Absolute

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Myth #7: Overbooking is a curse and should NEVER be used Overbooking can make or break a hotel; it is like a double edge sword. If you aren’t aware of overbooking, it is a strategy used by revenue managers to acquire more reservations than the number of available rooms to achieve the highest possible occupancy rate.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Revenue Management Overbooking 98

SiteMinder

JANUARY 30, 2023

The accommodation, with more than 17 years in operation, is one of the most sought-after places worldwide, and has held the title of “World’s First Seven Star Boutique Hotel”. Just like all the very best hotels around the world, The Hanging Gardens of Bali is intent on prioritising guest experience.

Average Daily Rate 98

Average Daily Rate Global Distribution System Management Sales 98

Hotelogix

JANUARY 16, 2024

According to industry experts, Ayodhya is home to hotel development to the tune of INR 300+ crore, with most of them commencing operations after 2024. Precisely speaking, technology will ensure that hotel operators see their desired value from their investment. How can technology help the hotel industry grow in Ayodhya?

Tourism 59

Tourism OTA Hotels Construction 59

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Previously, hotel operations such as receiving, recording, and inputting reservation data into the property management system had to be done manually, which was time-consuming and ineffective. Viki professed that SiteMinder helped them simplify administrative processes by automating operational tasks.

Overbooking 105

Overbooking Hotels Revenue Consumer 105

Little Hotelier

JULY 31, 2023

Hotelbeds was sold by Europe’s biggest tour operator TUI in April 2016. Hotelbeds is now a standalone company and operates independently. This level of support can be invaluable for small hotel owners who often wear many hats and need quick solutions to keep their operations running smoothly.

Cancellation 52

Cancellation Overbooking OTA Occupancy 52

eZee Absolute

DECEMBER 11, 2023

But what exactly is it, and how can it make your hotel operations easier? By providing real-time updates, it ensures that all connected channels reflect the most accurate and up-to-date information, preventing overbooking or underbooking while maintaining rate parity. Sounds like a logistical nightmare, right? It’s a win-win!

Management 59

Management OTA Overbooking Global Distribution System 59

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Advanced technologies are likely to usher in a shift in how owners, operators, and hoteliers do business as they chase demand. Unplanned overbookings, front desks staffed 24/7, and marketing or finance degrees to optimize revenue will soon be a thing of the past. So are siloed and disparate legacy systems.

Average Daily Rate 52

Average Daily Rate OTA Overbooking Travel 52

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This ensures uniformity and minimises the risk of overbookings through real-time inventory management, rate management, booking management, auto sync, and additional features. A TripAdvisor channel manager streamlines operations by centralising the management of bookings, reviews, and property details.

Management 52

Management Overbooking Hotels Revenue 52

Little Hotelier

APRIL 10, 2024

Operating since 2017, Hillside Havens comprises four luxurious glamping pods in the heart of Moray Speyside. An overbooking, fraudulent payment, or incorrect invoice are significant risks for small businesses, which is why we created our all-in-one platform – to save time and protect against human error.

Revenue 52

Revenue Management Small Business OTA 52

Hotel Business

APRIL 4, 2023

Not only does Tripleseat push the name of room block details, but it enables operators to better forecast inventory and revenue. Tripleseat and Maestro PMS are streamlining communication to prevent operational disasters like overbooking from ever happening.” There are a lot of moving pieces when it comes to event management.

Forecasting 59

Forecasting Overbooking Events Sales 59

Little Hotelier

APRIL 4, 2024

Jaruwan Srikham (Nok) , the dedicated receptionist at United Residence Ekkamai, to uncover the property’s remarkable journey and discuss the profound impact that Little Hotelier has had on their operations. Sometimes there was an error and it turned into an overbooking. We found it hard to control and the connectivity wasn’t stable.

Overbooking 52

Overbooking Operations Management Travel 52

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 26, 2023

On the one hand, the platform’s stability means that I’m no longer worried about getting an overbooking call on a Saturday night. About Brittain Resorts & Hotels Brittain Resorts & Hotels (BRH) is a full-service hospitality management company providing multi-layered expertise in all disciplines of hotel and resort operations.

Revenue Management 81

Revenue Management Revenue Resorts Management 81

Little Hotelier

AUGUST 8, 2023

Streamlining operations and elevating the guest experience Prior to adopting Little Hotelier, the accommodation struggled with a previous provider that was challenging to use. Stone Court House takes pride in meeting new guests and ensuring their stay is unforgettable. Thank you Stone Court House and keep up the great work!

OTA 98

OTA Overbooking Management Operations 98

Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Operating a large independent hotel with 200+ rooms, 4-5 in-house restaurants, a couple of gyms, spas, and gift shops is multifaceted, where precision, efficiency, and guest satisfaction are paramount. Plus, it leads to complexities such as rate parity/inventory disparity, overbookings, and guest dissatisfaction. 

Management 59

Management Hotels Revenue Management Occupancy 59

Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Don’t overbook as a strategy Some accommodation providers deliberately overbook their rooms to anticipate cancellations. However, overbooking means that you risk double booking, which is not worth the risk. Instead of overbooking, look to your cancellation policies to make sure you don’t operate at a loss.

Maximum Length of Stay 52

Maximum Length of Stay Minimum Length of Stay Overbooking Occupancy 52

eZee Absolute

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Challenges Faced by the Property Operating in a traditional manner, Beach Street Eco Resort & Spa faced its fair share of obstacles that hindered growth as well as guest experience. This not only made day-to-day operations more complicated and time-consuming but also restricted the resort’s capacity to expand its business.

Resorts 52

Resorts Tourism Fair Share Operations 52

Little Hotelier

DECEMBER 4, 2023

While managing a small number of rooms may seem straightforward, advertising and selling on multiple channels can be challenging and lead to overbookings. Small accommodation businesses need more than just operational and transactional reports from their hotel management system.

Email Marketing 52

Email Marketing Accommodation OTA Overbooking 52

SiteMinder

JUNE 6, 2023

It is also a very error prone process that can easily lead to double bookings and overbookings,” Jan recalled. Our team quickly learned to navigate the new system and today we’re operating seamlessly. We’ve spent a lot of time on this, and it was very stressful. The setup was super easy. Thank you for your feedback, Jan!

OTA 52

OTA Overbooking Hotels Management 52

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

To ensure the hotel’s continued success, the team is investing in innovative technology to streamline operations and further improve sales. That was time-consuming for the team and opened the door to issues such as unintentional overbooking or lost revenue due to delayed rate updates. One such tool is SiteMinder.

Overbooking 69

Overbooking Closing Hotels Revenue Management 69

Hotel Speak

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A channel manager is a vital piece of the puzzle, since it uses automation and real-time data to reduce manual tasks, cut down on overbookings, increase your online visibility and sell more rooms, and gain access to key performance insights.

Management 52

Management Overbooking Hotels OTA 52

Little Hotelier

MARCH 10, 2024

Learn more Little Hotelier Little Hotelier is a management software crafted specifically for small-scale hotels, providing a comprehensive suite of tools to simplify daily operations and featuring a range of third-party integrations to enhance functionality.

Hotel Sales 52

Hotel Sales Sales Revenue Management Revenue 52

Cloudbeds

APRIL 8, 2024

In this guide, we’ll examine how an integrated booking engine brings value to lodging operators, using real-world examples from our customers and advice on what to look for in a new booking system. With the Cloudbeds Booking Engine, your PMS and Channel Manager are automatically updated to prevent overbookings. Upsells and add-ons.

OTA 98

OTA Upsell Average Length of Stay Revenue 98

Fuel Travel

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A reliable integration between your PMS and booking engine reduces the risk of overbooking and enhances operational efficiency. The ability to seamlessly integrate with your property management systems (PMS) is essential for real-time updates and seamless data flow.

Hotels 108

Hotels Shopping Overbooking Revenue 108

Hotelogix

JANUARY 18, 2024

Ensure your booking engine displays real-time availability and pricing via the Hotel PMS to avoid overbookings and guest dissatisfaction.  It should help you offer various multi-currency secure payment methods to cater to all guests, whether they prefer credit cards, PayPal, or other digital wallets.

Overbooking 52

Overbooking Hotels Upsell Services 52

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Advantages of implementing an online hotel booking process From streamlining operations to enhancing the guest experience, there are many advantages to an online booking system for hotels. This efficiency not only reduces operational costs but also minimises the risk of overbooking or scheduling conflicts.

Hotels 98

Hotels Revenue Occupancy Services 98

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

SiteMinder isn’t just about centralising operations; it’s about providing a holistic solution where hoteliers can manage distribution, reservations, payment processing, and more, all seamlessly integrated. While these are essential tools, they cater more to the operational side of hotel management.

OTA 52

OTA Revenue Management Overbooking 52

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Through this inbox, hotel operators can manage reservations, respond to inquiries, and foster a personalised guest experience before, during and after arrival, all contributing to a more streamlined operational workflow – particularly when integrated with a broader property management system like SiteMinder.

Revenue 52

Revenue Yield Management Management Overbooking 52

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 5, 2023

However, while the platform provides a suite of tools designed to streamline operations, like reservation management, dynamic pricing, and integrated review systems, it’s essential for hoteliers to invest time in understanding and optimising these features.

Average Daily Rate 59

Average Daily Rate Hotels Management OTA 59