SiteMinder

MAY 21, 2023

The remarkable service and awe-inspiring ocean views leave a lasting impression on both local and global travellers, making it a coveted destination on their must-visit lists. Although the target market has since changed, what remains constant is the hotel’s standards and work ethic.

Resorts 98

Resorts Overbooking Yield Management OTA 98

Cloudbeds

MARCH 20, 2023

One of the key reasons travelers are drawn to smaller, independent lodging properties is they provide personalized, intimate experiences. Transient These guests are individuals traveling for business or leisure. Some hotels break down transient business into subgroups such as OTAs, direct bookings , packages, and consortia.

Hotel Marketing 52

Hotel Marketing Market Marketing Average Daily Rate 52

STAAH

JUNE 6, 2023

If you are a smart hotelier or any type of accommodation provider, you would not want to miss the chance of converting your website visitors from an OTA (or any other source) and bag the commission-free direct bookings. With the right analytics tools, hotels can make data-driven decisions to optimize their revenue and marketing strategies.

Cancellation 72

Cancellation OTA Global Distribution System Revenue 72

Cloudbeds

MAY 8, 2024

Searching for demand patterns for your property is like traveling to the past and then going to the future to forecast how to set up your hotel for success. It also shows what type of guests are staying at your hotel and even what booking channels (direct, online travel agencies (OTAs), etc.) are the most common.

Cancellation 52

Cancellation Revenue Occupancy Revenue Management 52

Inn Quest

AUGUST 15, 2023

Hotels face a daunting challenge as travelers seek convenience and competitive prices: how to efficiently manage their room inventory across multiple online distribution channels while maintaining real-time updates and avoiding overbooking. As per reports , the hotel channel management market size is expected to be US $1483 million by 2032.

Management 52

Management Global Distribution System Overbooking OTA 52

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

There are always new strategies, traveller preferences, or industry technologies emerging to keep track of. Through marketing strategies, you’re able to highlight how it benefits visiting guests and with innovative business strategies, you’re able to drive quality leads.

Operations 59

Operations Management OTA Hotels 59

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. Hoteliers can craft targeted marketing strategies, optimise pricing, and ultimately drive more bookings.

OTA 52

OTA Revenue Management Overbooking 52

Inn Quest

JUNE 13, 2023

Define Your Target Audience: To create an effective marketing campaign, it’s crucial to understand your target audience inside out. Consider the age, location, interests and travel preferences of your ideal guests. Or enhance brand visibility in your target market?

Hotel Marketing 56

Hotel Marketing Market Marketing Digital Marketing 56

Xotels

JUNE 2, 2023

Balancing direct room sales with third-party websites and online travel agents (OTA’s) is one of the challenges the hotel industry faces in 2023 and beyond. While the ideal scenario is to handle everything independently, relying solely on your own revenue management and hotel marketing strategy may not be sufficient.

Marketing Strategy 40

Marketing Strategy Hotel Marketing Market Marketing 40

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

There are always new strategies, traveller preferences, or industry technologies emerging to keep track of. Through marketing strategies, you’re able to highlight how it benefits visiting guests and with innovative business strategies, you’re able to drive quality leads.

Operations 52

Operations Management OTA Hotels 52

eZee Absolute

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In today’s digital age, we all know that travellers are more likely to grab their smartphones and start searching for the perfect hotel online. Consider collaborating with online booking platforms to expand your reach and cater to the modern traveller’s needs. That said, travellers are more eco-conscious than ever.

Consumer 59

Consumer Hospitality Accommodation Hotels 59

eZee Absolute

AUGUST 10, 2023

8 Hyper-Personalized Audiences & Campaigns to Increase Your Revenue High vs. Low Spenders First-Timers vs. Returners Regulars Families vs. Solo Travellers Short Stay vs. Long Stay Leisure vs. Business Loyalty Programs OTA Bookers vs. Walk-in Guests What is Hyper-Personalization Marketing & How Does it Work?

Market 52

Market Marketing OTA Hotels 52

Little Hotelier

AUGUST 29, 2023

Bed and breakfast marketing is a specific approach to marketing your B&B business for attracting potential guests, getting more bookings, and increasing room revenue. It usually involves using various channels such as your website, listings on booking sites, and social media to gain the attention of travellers.

Market 95

Market Marketing Target Marketing Marketing Strategy 95

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

While not all the information is consistent across all channels (for example, direct reservations may carry fields of data OTAs do not provide), making sense of consistent data components is required to successfully understand your own hotel’s market segmentation. Leisure and business travel. Day of week.

Hotel Marketing 95

Hotel Marketing Market Marketing Fair Share 95

eZee Absolute

JANUARY 9, 2023

Use social media marketing. Leverage the power of OTAs. If you have been thinking of targeting this group of travelers, then here are some of the benefits you would love to learn about: 1. Explore new markets. Leverage the power of OTAs. Partner with local businesses and communities.

OTA 52

OTA Hotels Accommodation Travel 52

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

Seize the right opportunities: opportunities are abundant – but trying to find the right distribution mix and deciding which opportunities to target is where hoteliers get lost in the giant maze of channels available. Also, gone are the days of selling the majority of your rooms through OTAs.

Revenue Management 76

Revenue Management Revenue Management Ancillary Revenue 76

Little Hotelier

MAY 18, 2023

Why small properties need to improve their hotel sales strategies With the rise of online booking platforms and the growing trend of independent travel, competition among small hotels is fierce. Segment your target market What do B&Bs, rentable treehouses, island getaways and massive hotel chains all have in common?

Hotel Sales 59

Hotel Sales Sales OTA Hotels 59

Xotels

AUGUST 15, 2022

Incorporate channel distribution costs like travel agent commission, agency fees and marketing investments, payroll for sales, marketing, and reservation, to determine the true net value of each segment. How will we attract our different client target markets and niche guest segments. Email marketing.

Market 59

Market Marketing Hotels ROI 59

gcommerce

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Must-Have Hotel Marketing Channels in an Economic Downturn: Metasearch (Google Hotel Ads, TripAdvisor, Kayak, Trivago, etc.) Online Travel Agent sites (OTAs) compete heavily on these channels to steal market share. OTAs are pushing hard to regain their footing.

Digital Marketing 52

Digital Marketing Market Marketing Cost Per Click 52

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Content marketing may seem like a buzzword, but in fact it should be a crucial part of every hotel’s marketing strategy. Content rules the internet and, nowadays, the majority of your guests are researching and booking their travel online. Why does content marketing matter? What are travellers to your area interested in?

Market 59

Market Marketing Hotels Travel 59

Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Hotel social media marketing is the use of social media platforms to advertise your hotel brand and engage with potential and current guests. It can be an effective and cheap way to reach a large audience of potential travellers. Learn more Why is social media marketing in the hotel industry important?

Market 105

Market Marketing Hotels Travel 105

Little Hotelier

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The fun of showing travellers a good time, the joy of making guests happy, the feeling of contentment that comes from earning your own money in your own way; it’s little wonder why so many people have considered establishing their own property. Most commonly, however, hostels are aimed at backpackers and young travellers.

OTA 52

OTA Business Hiring Market 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

SiteMinder

AUGUST 29, 2023

It’s something to carefully consider and may come down to who your target market is. For instance, business travellers may be less inclined to worry about discovering quirky or special hotel designs. In order to increase direct bookings , hotels need to think about their overall web presence, not just OTAs.

Revenue 52

Revenue Hotels OTA Operations 52

Cloudbeds

APRIL 15, 2024

When the pandemic hit in 2020, property owners were forced to adopt technology to meet traveler demand for contactless services and offset staffing shortages. Distribution Distribution continues to get more complex—from hundreds of online travel agencies (OTAs) to metasearch sites and GDSs, hotels need to properly distribute their inventory.

Revenue Management 98

Revenue Management Hotels Operations Revenue 98

Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

For example, you can highlight pop-ups such as "discounts for direct hotel bookings" Travelers do prefer perks and offers while making a booking.    Use widgets and tools Increase the possibilities of converting your website audience into bookers by engaging with them at every stage.

Target Marketing 52

Target Marketing Hotels Cancellation Services 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. Develop a better rapport with your target market segment.

Hotels 52

Hotels Management Revenue Management Revenue 52

Inn Quest

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Use a Channel Manager: A channel manager ensures that your room availability and rates are consistent across various online booking channels, including your website, OTAs (Online Travel Agencies), and GDS (Global Distribution Systems). This prevents overbooking and rate disparities, enhancing the guest experience.

Management 87

Management Overbooking Revenue Hotels 87

MediaBoom

MARCH 14, 2024

With over 80% of leisure travelers globally booking accommodations online in 2024, as per Statista, the shift towards online travel booking is unmistakable. Marketing strategies in the hotel sector are designed to enhance brand visibility and broaden reach.

Digital Marketing 93

Digital Marketing Services Market Marketing 93

Hotelogix

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Provides Multi-channel Distribution Integration with various distribution channels like online travel agencies OTAs and global distribution systems GDS expands your hotel's reach to a worldwide audience. This increases visibility, boosts bookings, and helps hotels tap into new markets.

Business 40

Business Global Distribution System Cancellation Hotels 40

Travel Media Group

JULY 19, 2023

Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check-in and we check out what’s trending in hotel marketing. This is Travel Media Group Marketing Director and host of the Suite Spot, Ryan Embree. What are you expecting and, and how is your team preparing for this busy travel season?

Hospitality 73

Hospitality Market Marketing Business 73

Q4Launch

JUNE 17, 2022

Many of the same principles can be applied across all your vacation rental landing pages and blog posts, so they will be more easily found by search engine users in your target market. It’s good to note here that creating new and optimized content on a weekly basis is critical to achieving long-term success with SEO.

Intent 52

Intent Market Marketing Digital Marketing 52

SiteMinder

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Consider working with influencers or travel bloggers to extend your reach. Craft a compelling online presence Your website, OTA listings, metasearch, social media: the greater your online presence, the more business your hotel will win. Encourage happy guests to post about their experience in a post-stay email or on check out.

Business 59

Business Hotels Management Revenue 59