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?

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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. The exact genesis of yield management (now revenue management) in the hospitality sector is hotly debated,” says Stuart-Hill. “The

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STAAH

APRIL 22, 2025

Managing multiple OTAs can feel like walking a tightrope for hoteliersone wrong step can lead to overbookings, rate discrepancies or missed revenue. Rate disparities: Inconsistent pricing can lead to OTA penalties, lower rankings, and guest mistrust. The system even flags mismatches before they cause issues.

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STAAH

APRIL 20, 2025

Rates, inventory and reservations were manually managed, which was inefficient and increased the chances of making mistakes. 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.

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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.

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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.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 6, 2024

A quick search on the internet yields a wide range of definitions for ‘revenue management’. Some of these take a theoretical, almost academic approach and, in several instances, there are iterations of revenue management’s classic definition: ‘selling the right room, to the right guest, at the right time, for the right price’.

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STAAH

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Like many other areas in travel and hospitality, revenue management has dramatically changed in the last two years. We spoke to leading revenue managers on what they think lies ahead. Don’t rule out presence on OTAs,” suggests Jaydeep, “but make sure you keep up your profiles on other online media.”.

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STAAH

MAY 27, 2025

Revenue is never accidental. In hospitality, every dollar earned reflects smart planning, sharp forecasting, and responsive pricing, all driven by the Hotel Revenue Manager. Why Is the Revenue Manager So Important? A Closer Look: A Day in the Life of a Revenue Manager Lets demystify the daily routine.

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Hotel News Resource

AUGUST 18, 2023

Article - The Importance of Pickup and Pace in Hotel Revenue Management - Discover the significance of pickup and pace in hotel revenue management. Learn how optimizing these factors can boost your hotel's revenue.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 11, 2024

It’s hard to imagine revenue management before the advent of hotel software and systems. Thanks to these solutions, today’s revenue manager can produce forecasts, distribute inventory and adjust rates with speed – a stark contrast to the manual and long drawn-out processes that defined the practice in the past.

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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.

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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.

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STAAH

APRIL 16, 2024

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). This enables hoteliers to adjust room rates dynamically to maximize revenue based on current market conditions.

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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%.

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STAAH

JUNE 15, 2025

STAAH’s tools helped standardise booking operations, enhance OTA performance and establish a tech-forward approach to revenue management. The STAAH channel manager with its 200+ OTA connections helped improve reach and allows multiple channels to be managed through one single dashboard.

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STAAH

APRIL 20, 2025

Rates, inventory and reservations were manually managed, which was inefficient and increased the chances of making mistakes. 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.

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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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eZee Absolute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Some of your competitors made five times their usual revenue during the Coldplay concert simply by optimizing their pricing and room availability, while others failed to act and barely made a dent in their earnings. The question is, will you seize this opportunity, or will you watch another revenue surge pass you by?

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eHotelier

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Many hoteliers don’t fully understand the importance of pre-authorizations in their overall revenue management strategy, here's what you need to know.

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Hotel Speak

JANUARY 28, 2025

But luckily, there is a solution: Single-solution platforms that consolidate all essential hotel management tools into one complete system. Gone are the days of dealing with multiple systems for reservations, revenue management, and guest engagement. Another channel manager for distribution.

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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. In this blog we look at some common issues that hoteliers of any size face and where effective channel management through the right platform helps overcome these.

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TravelNet

MAY 19, 2025

While occupancy is still a core metric, relying on it too heavily can leave your property management business vulnerable to seasonal swings, economic uncertainty, and a volatile demand environment. Ancillary revenue to the rescue! This post will show you how to convert those opportunities into revenue. The good news?

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SiteMinder

JUNE 10, 2025

We spoke with Edmund Wong, Corporate Director of Revenue Optimization for Choctaw Nation on how SiteMinder has transformed their revenue strategy and streamlined operations across their properties. Online travel agencies (OTAs) or global distribution systems (GDS) were largely absent from their approach.

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Hotel News Resource

MAY 24, 2023

Business Intelligence Platform Debuts in EMEA To Transform Hotel Revenue Management

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hotel Speak

AUGUST 13, 2024

A robust sales distribution strategy is indispensable for hotels striving to maximise revenue and drive direct bookings. OTAs can drive booking volume, albeit at a high cost of acquisition (which can range from 15 – 30% commission), or hotels can maximise revenue by working with select niche partners to drive quality reservations.

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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.

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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.

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SiteMinder

MAY 1, 2025

What is a hotel revenue management system? A hotel revenue management system (RMS) is a technology platform that helps hotels make smarter pricing and inventory decisions. Table of contents Why is a revenue management system for hotels important? A revenue management system removes the guesswork.

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Refine

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What are the advantages of participating in special OTA deals? Question by Chaya Kowal) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Connor Vanderholm - CEO, Topline The post Top Tips for Hotels Participating in Special OTA Deals appeared first on Revfine.com.

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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?

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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.

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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?

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Hotel Speak

MAY 29, 2025

industry room rate behaviour reveals higher prices and increasingly complex distribution channels can trigger aggressive responses from online travel agencies (OTAs), especially those outside the major distribution groups. When OTAs display lower prices than the hotels own website, direct bookings suffer.

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