Cloudbeds

APRIL 8, 2024

Many hoteliers question if it’s worthwhile investing in a direct booking strategy or if they can solely rely on online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb, Booking.com, or Trip.com to fill occupancy. Travelers crave experiences. Are you wondering whether you need a hotel booking engine? Upsells and add-ons. Multiple rate plans.

OTA 98

OTA Upsell Average Length of Stay Revenue 98

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What is travel technology? Travel technology comprises digital tools and platforms aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing guest experiences in the travel and hospitality sectors. Here’s how travel technology is changing the industry and the possible implications, negative and positive, for hotels.

Travel 52

Travel Hotels Services OTA 52

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Adam Harris, Co-Founder and CEO of Cloudbeds, said : “The outlook for the travel industry in 2024 looks rather encouraging, with economic forecasts shifting from fears of a global recession to expectations of a soft landing and moderate growth. Online travel agencies (OTAs) have returned stronger than ever.

Average Daily Rate 52

Average Daily Rate OTA Overbooking Travel 52

Little Hotelier

JULY 25, 2023

Since using Little Hotelier , bookings are going directly into their PMS via the property’s website and coming in from OTAs via the channel manager feature. It’s such a relief to know we’re not accidentally overbooking our property. The two owners are planning to connect to additional OTAs in order to reach more markets.

OTA 98

OTA Overbooking Consumer Management 98

eZee Absolute

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A hotel channel manager is a software that allows hotels like yours to manage their online inventory and rates across multiple booking channels, such as online travel agencies (OTAs), global distribution systems (GDSs), and your website as well. Connectivity with OTAs Not all online travel agencies (OTAs) are created equal.

Management 59

Management OTA Overbooking Global Distribution System 59

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Whether travellers choose the Homewood Hotel & Spa , The Bird or the Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa , they’re in for a time of discovery, pampering and pure enjoyment. It’s way easier to try additional channels now because SiteMinder connects to so many OTAs”, he said. But adding partners used to be challenging.

Revenue 98

Revenue OTA Overbooking Online Sales 98

Little Hotelier

JULY 20, 2023

Our aim is to welcome them in the best possible way when travelers arrive at the bed & breakfast. Channel automation and integration to manage different bookings Since the beginning of its activity, SoloQui B&B has focused on the online presence, thus being available on several OTAs.

Management 75

Management Overbooking OTA Small Business 75

Inn Quest

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

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.

Management 87

Management Overbooking Revenue Hotels 87

SiteMinder

APRIL 28, 2022

On the edge of the busy city, The Dylan maintains a sanctuary of calm, with the property seeing guests from all walks of life; from business travelers, to holiday makers, to even those who require accommodation during medical treatments. One of these is overbookings. Ultimately increasing my occupancy and avoiding overselling.”.

Overbooking 52

Overbooking OTA Occupancy Hotels 52

STAAH

APRIL 16, 2024

Integration with Distribution Channels: Seamless integration with distribution channels such as online travel agents (OTAs) , global distribution system (GDS) , and direct booking channels is essential for efficient inventory management and distribution.

Revenue Management 80

Revenue Management Revenue Management Forecasting 80

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

These bookings often occur due to sudden travel plans, business needs, or even whimsical decisions to take a quick getaway. Diverse clientele : Last-minute bookings attract a wide range of guests, from business travellers catching a late flight to spontaneous weekend adventurers.

Overbooking 98

Overbooking Occupancy Revenue Hotels 98

Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For hoteliers, peak travel season is all about making hay while the sun shines. By positioning yourself as the first choice for your target guest, you can charge a higher rates for your rooms – which guests will be more willing to pay given they are competing against so many other travellers.

Maximum Length of Stay 52

Maximum Length of Stay Minimum Length of Stay Overbooking Occupancy 52

SiteMinder

MAY 2, 2023

An elegant inner city featuring cafés and shops, a beautiful park, the Hessian State Theatre and countless thermal spas, make Wiesbaden a unique travel destination. We used to manually manage our profiles and rates across different OTAs and our website. That took up an enormous amount of time. We save two hours a day using SiteMinder.

Overbooking 97

Overbooking Online Sales Hotels OTA 97

SiteMinder

JUNE 6, 2023

However, the modern decor and perfect location at the Nordseebad Dangast are not the only reasons travellers are flocking to the 4-star hotel. It is also a very error prone process that can easily lead to double bookings and overbookings,” Jan recalled. We’ve spent a lot of time on this, and it was very stressful.

OTA 52

OTA Overbooking Hotels Management 52

Hotelogix

JANUARY 16, 2024

  Understanding guest preferences and serving them better With lakhs of tourists travelling from all over the country and globally, knowing what they want and serving them accordingly to make their stay in the temple town memorable will be hoteliers' topmost priority.

Tourism 59

Tourism OTA Hotels Construction 59

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. Whether the bookings are via OTA or direct channels, everything happens quickly, accurately and automatically. human error is greatly reduced.”

Email Marketing 52

Email Marketing Accommodation OTA Shopping 52

STAAH

OCTOBER 3, 2023

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. Channel Managers connect to hundreds of OTAs, allowing you to reach more people through one platform. Greater market reach.

Accommodation 81

Accommodation Management Global Distribution System OTA 81

eZee Absolute

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

They sought a solution that not only increased visibility on Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) platforms but also sold the rooms at the best price and managed their inventories seamlessly. They also had to make sure they had enough rooms available for guests and that their prices were just right.

Overbooking 52

Overbooking Global Distribution System Hotels Management 52

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

SiteMinder’s platform is built on the foundation of driving more bookings, both direct and through OTAs, and providing unparalleled insights into the hotel’s performance metrics. Meanwhile, SiteMinder positions itself as more than just a hotel management system.

OTA 52

OTA Revenue Management Overbooking 52

Little Hotelier

JULY 31, 2023

This means you can manage your reservations, update your rates and availability, and distribute your rooms to online travel agencies (OTAs) all from one platform. This ensures that your inventory is always up-to-date, reducing the risk of overbooking.

Cancellation 52

Cancellation Overbooking OTA Occupancy 52

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 5, 2023

It offers a suite of tools that allow you to manage your Expedia listings across various online travel agencies (OTAs) that are part of the Expedia Group. Expedia Partner Central is a popular choice among hoteliers, primarily for its expansive reach within the travel industry.

Average Daily Rate 59

Average Daily Rate Hotels Management OTA 59

Hotel Speak

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

With international travel heating back up, and the prospect of returning Chinese tourism, 2023 promises to be the most successful year for travel since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Management 52

Management Overbooking Hotels OTA 52

SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Hotel overbookings can be a divisive topic. However, you can minimise the risk of having to walk travellers if you have a solid overbooking strategy. However, you can minimise the risk of having to walk travellers if you have a solid overbooking strategy. What is the definition of overbooking for a hotel?

Overbooking 52

Overbooking Cancellation Occupancy Closing 52

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Our constant struggle has been efficiently managing availability, inventory, task management, and online travel agencies (OTAs),” said Pawarisa. This has not only saved us countless hours but has also reduced the risk of errors and overbookings, providing a seamless booking experience for our guests.”

Operations 98

Operations Revenue Hotels OTA 98

Little Hotelier

AUGUST 1, 2023

Priceline is a well-known online travel agency (OTA) and is part of Booking Holdings Inc., It’s a platform that offers a variety of travel services, including flight bookings, car rentals, and crucially for our discussion, hotel reservations. a leading provider of online travel and related services.

Hotels 52

Hotels OTA Travel Overbooking 52

Little Hotelier

JANUARY 11, 2024

Meanwhile, owners can sell on their direct website without risking overbookings. We use Little Hotelier’s channel manager to sell our rooms through OTAs such as Booking.com, Agoda, Airbnb and more to increase exposure to a wide range of travellers and win new customers. Especially tourists from Europe and Russia.”

Services 59

Services Accommodation Overbooking OTA 59

Cloudbeds

APRIL 30, 2024

Given the stratospheric rise of online bookings, in tandem with online travel agencies (OTAs) and metasearch sites , the hotel pricing and distribution environment began evolving at an extraordinary pace, and more agile pricing strategies transitioned from a nice to have to an essential instrument. Maximizing occupancy.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Occupancy Hotels 52

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

First and foremost it will help you simultaneously distribute your rooms across online travel agents, travel agents, tourist centres, and anyone else who books rooms on behalf of guests. Its primary function is to ensure real-time updates across these channels, preventing overbookings and rate discrepancies.

Management 59

Management Global Distribution System Hotels Overbooking 59

SiteMinder

JUNE 29, 2023

What is an OTA channel manager? An OTA channel manager is a tool used to manage online travel agents (OTAs) in a single platform. The OTA channel manager syncs your hotel prices and availability across your property management system (PMS) and all connected OTA channels such as Booking.com, Expedia, and Airbnb.

OTA 52

OTA Management Revenue Occupancy 52

Clock Software Hospitality

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Here are some of the ways in which hotel PMS solutions can aid a hotel in improving daily operations: Increase RevPAR via Direct Bookings Online travel agencies (OTAs) allow hoteliers unlimited access to a large pool of potential guests, charging a commission for every booking made through them.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality OTA Revenue Management Hotels 52

STAAH

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Like many other areas in travel and hospitality, revenue management has dramatically changed in the last two years. With most hoteliers still relying on domestic travellers, the prime booking window is 0-3 days for business properties, out of which same day booking is the strongest,” says Kamal Kishore from Redsky Hospitality.

Revenue Management 72

Revenue Management Revenue Management Forecasting 72

Little Hotelier

MARCH 10, 2024

Features Streamlined booking management : Little Hotelier’s intuitive system simplifies booking and reservation management for small hotels, ensuring easy tracking of availability and confirmations, thus minimising overbooking and enhancing guest check-in experiences.

Hotel Sales 52

Hotel Sales Sales Revenue Management Revenue 52

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Direct bookings are the lifeblood of your business , offering a pathway to profitability that sidesteps the commissions paid to online travel agents. This global reach can significantly expand your customer base, making your hotel a go-to choice for travellers worldwide. But it’s not just about the bottom line.

Hotels 98

Hotels Revenue Occupancy Services 98

Catala Consulting

JULY 30, 2023

Overbooking: Though counterintuitive, it helps mitigate revenue loss due to last-minute cancellations or no-shows. Channel Management: Ensures profitable utilization of distribution channels, such as online travel agencies (OTAs), direct bookings, and travel agents.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Resorts Management 52

Little Hotelier

JUNE 30, 2023

As an owner or manager of a small hotel, it’s vital to comprehend the cancellation policies of online travel agencies (OTAs) such as Expedia. This can help to prevent overbooking and ensure that rooms are available for new bookings.

Cancellation 52

Cancellation Revenue Revenue Management Overbooking 52

SiteMinder

AUGUST 29, 2023

For instance, business travellers may be less inclined to worry about discovering quirky or special hotel designs. Best practices for reducing hotel expenses online With the rise of dominant online travel agencies and the ever-evolving dynamics of digital marketing, hoteliers often grapple with escalating distribution costs.

Revenue 52

Revenue Hotels OTA Operations 52

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In today’s fast-paced travel environment, it’s critical that you automate as many tasks as possible. Naturally, this can increase your relevance in search engine results and online presence, allowing more travellers to discover your property during their online booking journey. Increase your online presence. Manage your revenue.

Hotels 52

Hotels Management Revenue Management Revenue 52