Hotel Speak

JANUARY 28, 2025

Hoteliers face so much pressure to deliver exceptional service while streamlining operations. But luckily, there is a solution: Single-solution platforms that consolidate all essential hotel management tools into one complete system. Boost Efficiency: Automation reduces manual errors and frees up time for guest-focused tasks.

Management 93

Management Hospitality Revenue Management Revenue 93

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

We have written extensively about hotel revenue management strategies and tactics here throughout the years. As strategy is one of the most essential parts of revenue management, we have made a summary of all the top advice from our perspective as a hotel revenue management consulting company.

Revenue Management 76

Revenue Management Revenue Management Ancillary Revenue 76

Cloudbeds

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

If there’s a sudden change, for example, an influx of last-minute bookings hits the system, the platform can enable revenue managers to adjust room rates dynamically to maximize revenue. Decision intelligence unifies the full range of pricing decision-making through both OTAs and direct bookings.

Upsell 105

Upsell Occupancy Revenue Management Revenue 105

Hotel Speak

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When it comes to revenue management, casino resorts require a different approach than traditional hotels. Implemented effectively, a solid casino-centric revenue management strategy can help casino managers market their casino to the right audience and price their products to boost bottom-line revenue.

Casinos 79

Casinos Revenue Management Revenue Management 79

TravelNet

AUGUST 3, 2023

Managing fees on online travel agencies (OTAs) can be a real headache for property managers. According to a new Forbes report, Airbnb customers in summer 2023 face a whopping average of 36% in added charges above the nightly rate, and the same is probably true for other OTAs. And check out where your region stands.

OTA 98

OTA Management Occupancy Services 98

STAAH

MARCH 24, 2024

G5 Hotel & Serviced Apartment Johor Bahru is an ideal holiday getaway for both business and leisure travelers who are looking for a good night’s sleep without compromising on quality and comfort. Personalized services and a wide range of amenities, including complimentary car parking, make it a popular choice with many travellers.

Services 104

Services OTA Revenue Management Revenue 104

STAAH

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

STAAH’s innovative channel management solutions harness the power of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to help optimize hotel revenue management and streamline operations. Customers can expedite their business objectives with OPN partners who have achieved Expertise in a product family or cloud service. 

Services 110

Services Revenue Management Business 110

STAAH

APRIL 16, 2024

In the ever-evolving hospitality industry, staying competitive demands more than just offering great accommodations and service. Hoteliers need to employ smart strategies to optimize revenue and profitability. One of the most powerful tools in their arsenal is a robust Revenue Management Solution (RMS).

Revenue Management 107

Revenue Management Revenue Management Forecasting 107

STAAH

APRIL 8, 2025

Running a hotel in todays competitive market involves more than just offering comfortable rooms and great service. With the hospitality industry adapting to evolving guest expectations and the rapid growth of online booking platforms, managing hotel operations become increasingly complex.

Management 66

Management OTA Revenue Management Revenue 66

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The second era of compsets started when the internet brought online travel agencies (OTAs) and online bookings, making competition more dynamic. Competition for hotels grew, and prices started to fluctuate more as revenue management systems made pricing strategies more sophisticated.

Hotels 94

Hotels Revenue Management Occupancy OTA 94

Hotel Speak

APRIL 18, 2025

But a lot of hoteliers have gotten stuck in a loop of constantly slashing prices, offering direct channel discounts, OTA promotions, and special rate packages to drive occupancy. Think TRevPAR over ADR Shifting focus toward optimizing total revenue per available room (TRevPAR) instead of purely occupancy or ADR can unlock performance gains.

Revenue 93

Revenue Average Daily Rate Revenue Management Hotels 93

STAAH

MAY 13, 2025

Hotel management can often feel like youre spinning plates – online travel agents (OTAs) sending bookings, guests booking directly on your site, and your front desk needing real-time updates to avoid the dreaded overbooking. Enter the channel manager. You can maximise occupancy and revenue without manual rate updates.

Operations 84

Operations Management OTA Upsell 84

Hotel Management

APRIL 10, 2025

Delegates can expect power sessions on revenue management, the intelligent guest journey,on-property technology andOTAs, as well as a Q&A with Agilysys, Sales Engineer, Asia Pacific, Chris Ormiston, on boosting profitability and guest satisfaction. A topic many hoteliers will be interested in is the OTA and Distribution Outlook.

Revenue Management 147

Revenue Management Revenue Sales General Manager 147

Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Global cloud-based market intelligence provider OTA Insight has rebranded to Lighthouse. “Our capabilities and vision have outgrown the OTA Insight name,” said Sean Fitzpatrick, CEO. The post OTA Insight rebrands as Lighthouse appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

OTA 64

OTA Forecasting Marketing Strategy Revenue Management 64

Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

How many direct bookings are you losing to OTAs due to poor integration? With a centralized HMS, revenue management tools can optimize pricing strategies, direct booking systems can reduce OTA dependency, and automated staffing solutions can ensure that operational costs remain under control. Smart hoteliers don’t.

Operations 40

Operations Services Hotels Revenue 40

eZee Absolute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

AI-powered revenue management doesnt just suggest price hikes; it ensures that your pricing aligns with demand fluctuations , maximizing revenue without turning potential guests away. If youre still relying heavily on OTAs, now is the time to push direct bookings with exclusive deals. And this is just the beginning.

Revenue 52

Revenue Cancellation Overbooking Revenue Management 52

Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

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%. While OTAs help bring in new customers, relying too heavily on them can hurt your bottom line. front-page listing).

Hotel Sales 52

Hotel Sales Revenue Sales OTA 52

eHotelier

JUNE 11, 2025

The traditional methods of managing guest services are no longer sufficient; instead, businesses are increasingly turning to technology to automate processes, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery. Guests can utilize the platform to coordinate their departure logistics, ensuring a smooth transition as they check out.

Operations 52

Operations Revenue Management Services Hospitality 52

eZee Absolute

DECEMBER 22, 2024

By aligning services with the event’s spiritual and cultural significance, hoteliers can create lasting impressions on millions of visitors. Contactless Check-Ins: Facilitate faster and safer arrivals with self-service kiosks or app-based check-ins.

Overbooking 52

Overbooking Accommodation Events Revenue 52

Catala Consulting

JULY 30, 2023

In the fiercely competitive hospitality industry, the essence of successful resort revenue management lies in data-driven decision-making. This approach is pivotal in optimizing financial performance and driving both revenue growth and guest satisfaction. Why is Revenue Management Imperative for Resorts?

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Resorts Management 52

SiteMinder

MAY 14, 2025

What is revenue management software? Revenue management software is a digital tool designed for the hospitality industry to optimise room rates based on predicted demand. It uses data analytics to forecast hotel room demand, allowing hoteliers to adjust prices accordingly to maximise revenue.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Management Forecasting 52

eHotelier

MAY 7, 2023

OTAs show “breakfast included” as a primary search filter for hotel guests. Taking care of breakfast in various aspects means laying the foundations for significant increases in turnover and profits. Did you know?

Services 95

Services OTA Hotels Revenue Management 95

Hotelogix

JULY 11, 2024

In this blog, we will delve into different aspects of hotel revenue management and explore top tips and tricks to help you optimize your hotel’s revenue potential.    What is Revenue Management in Hotels?

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Management Hotels 52

Travelboom Marketing

MAY 24, 2024

Hotel revenue management strategies make the most of hospitality budgets by connecting the right guests with the best offer at the optimal time. Read on for a list of proven hotel revenue management strategies that work when you need to turn a profit.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Management Cost Per Click 52

AskSuite

MARCH 11, 2024

How can you provide the best customer service in hotels during pre-stay ? As you can see, your hotel customer service is crucial to converting these online visitors into guests. Many articles talk about the customer service during stay, but what about the assistance provided before booking ?

Services 98

Services Hotels Sales Revenue 98

Boutique Hotel News

MARCH 20, 2023

US: Cloud-based hospitality business intelligence platform OTA Insight has announced the appointment of Vivek Bhogaraju as its chief operating officer (COO). Bhogaraju said: “I am thrilled to join OTA Insight and work alongside such a talented, driven and dedicated team.

OTA 52

OTA Scale General Manager Revenue 52

Boutique Hotel News

MARCH 20, 2023

US: Cloud-based hospitality business intelligence platform OTA Insight has announced the appointment of Vivek Bhogaraju as its chief operating officer (COO). Bhogaraju said: “I am thrilled to join OTA Insight and work alongside such a talented, driven and dedicated team.

OTA 52

OTA Scale General Manager Revenue 52

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

XOTELS – Revenue Management eBook In the first chapter of this eBook, we will go over the definition of what is revenue management in the hotel and hospitality industry. Everything will be explained from the fundamentals of revenue management to more advanced practices and strategies.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Management Forecasting 52

Hotelier Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This illumination is facilitated with hotel market segmentation, a key component of a viable hotel revenue-management strategy. With market segmentation, instead of treating all guests the same, hoteliers can tailor marketing materials, guest communications, services and pricing to meet the needs and expectations of each segment.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Market Marketing 52

TravelNet

JUNE 22, 2023

The uncertain economy, combined with the increased supply of vacation rental properties, not to mention more online travel aggregators (OTAs) and direct booking options, is creating more competition than ever among vacation rentals. Can you maintain an effective revenue management strategy without software?

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Management ROI 52

STAAH

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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. A good PMS streamlines these processes, freeing up staff to focus on delivering exceptional service.

Operations 108

Operations Overbooking OTA Revenue 108

SiteMinder

JUNE 5, 2025

A hotel commercial strategy is a coordinated business approach that integrates sales, marketing, revenue management and distribution efforts to maximise total hotel revenue. Your hotel commercial strategy should therefore work to enhance your visibility across GDSs, OTAs and metasearch.

Hotels 52

Hotels Revenue Management Revenue Upsell 52

Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Online Travel Agents for hotels or OTAs serve as important distribution channels for hotels. OTAs are online platforms or websites that sell hotel rooms to customers. An excellent marketing strategy incorporates OTAs to boost sales and revenue. These statistics show why OTAs are essential for hotels.

OTA 59

OTA Hotels Online Sales Market 59

Hotel Speak

JUNE 4, 2024

Since the early days revenue management has been applied in hotels, there has been an intriguing ongoing discussion. I have been in hotel revenue management consulting since 2006, and it is a question that keeps coming back. What drives more value to the business, ADR, average daily rate, or occupancy?

Revenue Management 60

Revenue Management Occupancy Revenue Average Daily Rate 60

The Cosmos

JANUARY 23, 2023

Hotel revenue management is an important tool for hoteliers to use in order to maximize profits and remain competitive in a crowded industry, but it is a complex machine. This blog delves into hotel revenue management : what it is, how it works, and the critical role it plays in a hotel’s overall success.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Business Management 52

Little Hotelier

JANUARY 19, 2025

They simplify the often complex world of revenue management , giving you a reliable foundation to build upon as you grow your confidence in managing rates. Net rate : This is the rate after subtracting any commissions or fees, often used in negotiations with online travel agencies (OTAs) or corporate bookings.

Rack Rate 52

Rack Rate OTA Revenue Hotels 52

Hotel Speak

JULY 24, 2024

Effective hotel distribution strategies enable hotels to target the right audience, optimise occupancy rates, and enhance revenue management. Hotels have worked with third parties such as airlines, travel agents, online travel agents (OTAs) and the Global Distribution System (GDS) for decades.

OTA 101

OTA Hotels Revenue Market 101