STAAH

JANUARY 12, 2025

The Samilton is known for its excellent service, clean and cosy rooms, and a variety of amenities to ensure a pleasant stay. Understanding and maintaining rate parity is crucial for hoteliers as it influences pricing strategies , revenue management , and the potential profitability of the business.

OTA 110

OTA Revenue Hotels Business 110

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?

Occupancy 59

Occupancy Revenue Market Marketing 59

Hotel Speak

DECEMBER 18, 2024

And what do hotels need to do to protect their visibility and revenue? Gatekeepers are large digital platforms that provide core services, such as search engines. For example, gatekeepers must allow their business users to promote their services and complete contracts with customers outside of the gatekeepers platform.

Cost Per Click 97

Cost Per Click OTA Hotels Digital Marketing 97

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.

Revenue 40

Revenue Cancellation OTA Hotels 40

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 92

Overbooking Management OTA Revenue 92

Hotel Speak

JANUARY 29, 2025

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. Founded in 2004, SHR (an Access Company) is a global specialist technology and service provider to the hotel sector.

OTA 90

OTA Hotels Upsell Revenue 90

Hotel Speak

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Cloudbeds’ 2023 data finds that OTAs are back and stronger than ever. The annual report dives into the evolving landscape of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), offering lodging businesses strategic insights to enhance their distribution strategies and maximize revenue in a dynamic travel market.

OTA 99

OTA Travel Revenue Business 99

Hotelogix

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The advent of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) has revolutionized the hospitality sector. It allows travellers to compare rates and services of multiple properties. This is the primary reason why as a hotelier, you should know how to select the right OTAs for your hotel.   Why should you partner with OTAs?

OTA 107

OTA Overbooking ROI Hotels 107

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. Among the many positives of STAAH are its affordability and customer service.

Revenue Management 97

Revenue Management Revenue Consumer Resorts 97

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?

Revenue 52

Revenue Cancellation Overbooking Revenue Management 52

STAAH

APRIL 11, 2023

STAAH and OTA Insight customers will now be able to access and visualise OTA Insight’s data directly in STAAH solutions for streamlined decision-making. The integration brings two of the hospitality industry’s key service providers closer together and has simplified access to vital pricing intelligence, for joint customers.

OTA 98

OTA Shopping Business Market 98

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. By running on OCI, STAAH delivers enhanced performance, scalability, and security, empowering hotels to improve operational efficiency and increase revenue.

Services 110

Services Revenue Management Business 110

Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Hospitality management platform Cloudbeds has revealed rankings of the highest revenue-generating Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) worldwide, as well as by various countries and regions, with Booking.com coming out on top. The post Cloudbeds: Booking.com top revenue-generating OTA for indies appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

OTA 64

OTA Revenue Motels Travel 64

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. Damage Deposit Airbnb: No damage fee for hosts!

OTA 98

OTA Management Occupancy Services 98

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. With a properly integrated channel manager, booking engine and PMS, you will unlock revenue optimisation gold.

Operations 84

Operations Management OTA Upsell 84

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. Spreadsheets for revenue tracking. Identify upselling opportunities to boost revenue.

Management 93

Management Hospitality Revenue Management Revenue 93

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 66

OTA Revenue Management Overbooking 66

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? Thats where outsourcing comes in.

Revenue Management 40

Revenue Management Revenue Management Ancillary Revenue 40

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. Why it’s important for hotels?

Upsell 105

Upsell Occupancy Revenue Management Revenue 105

STAAH

MAY 20, 2025

Todays digital-first guests demand convenience, speed, and seamless experiences making a booking engine more than just a helpful tool, it’s a necessity Why Every Hotel Needs a Booking Engine If your hotel isnt offering direct bookings online, youre missing out on revenue, on guest data, and on control.

Upsell 88

Upsell OTA Revenue Hotels 88

STAAH

JANUARY 21, 2025

Additionally, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) for personalized services became a game-changer, allowing hotels to deliver tailored experiences. Seamless Online Experience A cohesive online presence across social channels, online travel agents (OTAs) , and hotel websites is crucial. Key Trends for Hospitality in 2025 1.

Hospitality 110

Hospitality Tourism OTA Revenue 110

STAAH

APRIL 8, 2025

Running a hotel in todays competitive market involves more than just offering comfortable rooms and great service. Hoteliers face several challenges that include juggling between online travel agents (OTAs) to maintain rate parity and ensure smooth operations without overbookings or missed opportunities.

Management 66

Management OTA Revenue Management Revenue 66

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 OTA 52

Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 17, 2023

What is hotel revenue? Hotel revenue is the income your business earns from selling rooms or other products and services to guests. While revenue is mostly generated from selling your rooms, you can also collect revenue from your amenities such as a bar, restaurant, gym, or spa.

Revenue 100

Revenue Hotels OTA Ancillary Revenue 100

Hotelogix

APRIL 4, 2025

Let's explore how you can leverage online reviews to boost your hotel's revenue in 2025. Online reviews spread faster than room service One bad review can go viral instantly. Data-Driven Hospitality Big data and AI are our new revenue managers, optimizing operations better than a seasoned GM. 75% are booking on-the-go.

Revenue 52

Revenue Hotels OTA Consumer 52

Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

How many direct bookings are you losing to OTAs due to poor integration? Double bookings , incorrect charges, and missed upsell opportunities can result in revenue loss and negative guest reviews. Guests get faster service, leading to higher satisfaction scores. How often do billing mistakes lead to guest dissatisfaction?

Operations 40

Operations Services Hotels Revenue 40

STAAH

JUNE 17, 2025

If they see better rates on online travel agencies (OTAs) , they’ll lose trust and likely bounce. Upsell & Promo Tools : Drive more revenue per booking with add-ons, promo codes, and package deals. It’s not just a booking engine; it’s a direct revenue driver. If it takes more than a few clicks, you’re losing them.

Cancellation 75

Cancellation OTA Events Upsell 75

Cloudbeds

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

From checking in online to ordering room service off a mobile app or messaging housekeeping to request extra towels. detect if a digital key is not working) AI will support hotels in delivering hyper-personalized services at scale , to enhance the guest experience and streamline operations.

Upsell 98

Upsell Services Accommodation Operations 98

STAAH

MARCH 19, 2023

Royale Paragon Hospitality Group needed a technology solution that will reduce distribution administration and increase revenue. Unlocking convenience The biggest win with STAAH for the Royale Paragon Hospitality Group was the convenience of managing rates and availability for multiple properties across multiple OTAs from one dashboard.

Revenue 98

Revenue Market Marketing Hospitality 98

Refine

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

OTAs show "breakfast included" as a primary search filter for hotel guests. In this article, you'll see how thinking of breakfast as a profit center – setting, food, service, The post Learn How Breakfast Service Can Be a Profit Center for Your Hotel appeared first on Revfine.com. It's one less decision they need to make.

Services 95

Services OTA Hotels Revenue 95

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

STAAH

JANUARY 28, 2024

In search for better service In an industry where service is paramount, J7 Hotels were not happy with the customer service and responsiveness by their existing channel management provider. Controlling OTA pricing from the STAH dashboard is simple and rate disparity is no longer an issue. Find out more.

Revenue 105

Revenue Revenue Management Hotels Services 105

STAAH

JANUARY 14, 2024

Better insights on their OTA revenue and easy channel management leads the Indonesian hotel – Lorin Sentul Hotel to STAAH. Combined with their warm service, it is known among patrons to be a “home away from home”. It is powered by dynamic pricing and revenue control. And STAAH didn’t fail to disappoint.

OTA 107

OTA Revenue Hotels Services 107

STAAH

MAY 6, 2025

Diversify Your Distribution Channels Relying on one or two online travel agents (OTAs) puts your revenue at risk. A future-proof hotel spreads its presence across OTAs, metasearch engines, global distribution systems (GDS) , and even niche travel platforms. But its not just about being everywhere, its about being strategic.

Global Distribution System 91

Global Distribution System OTA Hotels Email Marketing 91

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

Hotel Speak

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A recent study by Agilysys, a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions and services, has revealed a surprising trend in the APAC hospitality industry: high guest satisfaction doesn’t necessarily translate into repeat business. The rise of OTAs and the ease of comparison shopping have significantly impacted guest behaviour.

Hospitality 101

Hospitality Revenue Yield Management Dining 101

STAAH

JUNE 5, 2025

Booking Engine Update SwiftBook – Pay Later SwiftBook – Flexible Fees SwiftBook – Abandoned Cart Re-Targeting InstantSite Update Horizontal Calendar in Accommodation Pages & Calendar Widget Channels New OTA Integrations Booking Engine Update 1) SwiftBook – Pay Later Whats new?

B2B 82

B2B Accommodation OTA Revenue 82