SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Consider the average business traveller. Providing upselling opportunities: Once a guest has booked a room, there are additional opportunities to upsell services such as dining or spa packages, thereby increasing overall revenue. In turn, this leads to more positive reviews, an integral part of earning more bookings.

Hotels 105

Hotels Events Upsell Occupancy 105

STAAH

AUGUST 29, 2023

Your target audience should define which channels you advertise on and which OTAs you partner with. Someone may get inspired by a friend’s social media post, while another begins the journey on an OTA or a search engine. Online Travel Agents OTAs are your billboards to acquire guests. Looking for a Hotel Booking Engine?

OTA 84

OTA Email Marketing Marketing Strategy Market 84

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

As the hotel and travel industries attempt to wrestle back control post-COVID-19, it’s important to do everything possible to get back on top. This might include direct booking plug-in apps, such as Triptease, that reduce your reliance on OTAs by giving your booking engine greater functionality. Beonprice – Revenue management.

Management 97

Management Upsell Hotels Revenue 97

STAAH

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Goodbye bland travel experiences. Modern travellers are redefining what hospitality looks like in 2023 and beyond. Hot off the press, Booking.com revealed what modern travellers are seeking – it’s not just another holiday. A large section of travellers are seeking to get away from the grips of technology and closer to nature.

Hospitality 85

Hospitality OTA Travel Upsell 85

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

For independent properties, another challenge is competing with global loyalty programs offered by big hotel brands and online travel agencies (OTAs). In today’s discount-driven marketplace, hotels often try to “buy loyalty” from travelers with special rates and value-adds. Many OTAs offer loyalty programs, too.

Travel 52

Travel Hotels OTA Services 52

Little Hotelier

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Drive direct bookings Direct bookings mean you don’t have to pay commission fees to an online travel agent, saving you up to 20% on each booking. Of course, you must maintain rate parity (the same rate on your website as on the OTA) but try making booking direct a more attractive method by offering guests value-added services.

Revenue 100

Revenue Hotels OTA Ancillary Revenue 100

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. It plays a key role in the overall success of a hotel’s operations. Result – increased retention and bookings.

Cancellation 72

Cancellation OTA Global Distribution System Revenue 72

Travelboom Marketing

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Hotels are experiencing a major shift in traveler behavior, including the most recent demands from guests. In the latest TravelBoom Leisure Travel Trends Study , we recognize the importance of loyalty programs for hotels. However, when it comes to hotel loyalty programs travelers from ages 18 to 80 agree. 35 and Under 65.5%

Upsell 52

Upsell Ancillary Revenue Hotels Travel 52

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Also known as customer acquisition cost (CAC), guest acquisition cost is the average amount of money a hotel spends to entice travelers to make bookings. When people plan a trip online, accommodation operators have opportunities to connect with them at various touch points on the traveler’s purchase journey.

OTA 52

OTA Cost Per Click Revenue Market 52

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Offer lower rates for guests booking multiple rooms, ideal for group travellers or event attendees. In tougher economic times, discount pricing can act as an incentive for cost-conscious travellers. OTAs OTAs are a double-edged sword. Here’s a closer look at how these strategies could be deployed: Quantity discounts.

Occupancy 59

Occupancy Events OTA Upsell 59

Fuel Travel

APRIL 19, 2023

A direct booking is made with the hotel itself, rather than via a third-party such as an online travel agent, meta-search site, a managed travel service, or similar. Most travel shoppers will check multiple sites before making a choice. Learn more about Fuel Travel’s solutions with a custom demo.

Hotels 82

Hotels Travel Upsell Services 82

Cloudbeds

JULY 27, 2023

Unlike Google’s Free Booking Links, this feature is only available to hoteliers; OTAs and resellers can not participate. If you’re listed on OTAs, you’re probably already listed on metasearch channels too. Checking rates in one place makes decision-making faster and easier, benefiting travelers and hoteliers.

Cost Per Click 52

Cost Per Click OTA Digital Marketing Accommodation 52

Amadeus Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Properties can benefit from greater exposure on major distribution channels with top OTA integrations and 400+ global partners, while exposing special rates on metasearch channels. Travelers are offered greater peace of mind with travel protection options built right in the booking solution.

Revenue 59

Revenue Upsell Hotels OTA 59

Hotelier Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

While there are many stats showing that travel numbers for 2023 will defy the economic gravity of a recession, the reactionary throttling of household discretionary spending — namely vacations — tends to only reveal itself as a lagging indicator. These trends are reaching the mainstay at the exact moment that hotels need more guests.

Revenue 59

Revenue Upsell Occupancy Travel 59

Little Hotelier

AUGUST 17, 2023

With most travellers focused on budget, a discounted price can be the difference between a potential guest choosing you over a competitor. Encourage direct website bookings, sidestep OTA fees, enjoy greater freedom when developing your discount strategy. Loss leader rooms can also become profitable through upselling and cross-selling.

Hotels 98

Hotels OTA Upsell Cancellation 98

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

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

There are always new strategies, traveller preferences, or industry technologies emerging to keep track of. From food and beverage to travel and tourism, any role within the hospitality sector requires providing a service to customers. Alternate operations in hospitality often rely on the success of the travel and tourism sector.

Operations 59

Operations Management OTA Hotels 59

Little Hotelier

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Economic factors There will be periods of economic hardship when certain guests don’t have money to splurge on travel. There will also be good times when more people are travelling than ever. Upselling and cross-selling Grab upselling and cross-selling opportunities with both hands.

Revenue 59

Revenue Average Length of Stay Average Daily Rate Hotels 59

SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Collecting data, prioritising attention to detail, and optimising personalisation are all keys to perfecting upsells and ancillary services. Our constant struggle has been efficiently managing availability, inventory, task management, and online travel agencies (OTAs),” said Pawarisa.

Operations 98

Operations Revenue Hotels OTA 98

SiteMinder

JULY 25, 2022

Here’s a list of 8 simple tactics you can try at your hotel to increase ADR: Focus on increasing the spend from high-value guests – Your OTA channel partners will have data on which guests deliver higher ADR on average, such as business travellers or couples travelling for leisure. Seasonal travel trends.

Average Daily Rate 52

Average Daily Rate Upsell Occupancy Revenue 52

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? Short Stay vs.

Market 52

Market Marketing OTA Hotels 52

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

There are always new strategies, traveller preferences, or industry technologies emerging to keep track of. From food and beverage to travel and tourism, any role within the hospitality sector requires providing a service to customers. Alternate operations in hospitality often rely on the success of the travel and tourism sector.

Operations 52

Operations Management OTA Hotels 52

The Cosmos

JANUARY 23, 2023

The primary objective behind this concept is to optimize prices to match travel demand and improve hotels’ performance. Be easily bookable online Travelers nowadays appreciate the flexibility, convenience, and value of reserving online. Upsell other hotel amenities Revenue possibilities go well beyond simply selling your rooms.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Business Management 52

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. Identify your ideal guest personas and tailor your marketing efforts to appeal to their specific needs, preferences, and travel motivations.

Hotel Sales 59

Hotel Sales Sales OTA Hotels 59

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

Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

Targeting specific groups such as the growing senior segment with specialized offers catered to their needs, or even entire countries that could move take a place as one of your main feeder markets – such as China´s increasing middle-class driving travel across the globe with their disposal income. Need more tips on distribution?

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Management Forecasting 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

Channel Management: Ensures profitable utilization of distribution channels, such as online travel agencies (OTAs), direct bookings, and travel agents. By upselling or cross-selling these services to guests, you can significantly boost overall revenue and heighten the guest experience.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Resorts Management 52

Xotels

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Today’s traveler’s journey is more fragmented than ever. In August 2022, the Expedia Group released a new algorithm update that affects how properties appear in the OTA’s search results. Looking to get more business travelers? Leisure, adult travelers? Set the right objectives to succeed. Hyper-target.

Hotel Marketing 40

Hotel Marketing Market Marketing OTA 40

SiteMinder

MAY 10, 2022

Creating a website where travellers can reach you directly is a great step in generating extra revenue for your hotel. Broadly speaking, there are a number of factors you absolutely need to get right to maximise the number of travellers who make a booking via your website. Table of contents. Discoverability.

Revenue 52

Revenue Hotels OTA Travel 52

Cloudbeds

MARCH 15, 2023

Direct bookings are reservations guests confirm directly with a property without using an online travel agency (OTA) or 3rd party intermediary. Direct bookings are beneficial because they connect lodging businesses directly with potential customers and increase hotel revenue through money saved from OTA commissions.

OTA 98

OTA Revenue Travel Hotels 98

Q4Launch

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Research Booking Pre-Arrival Arrival Occupancy Checkout / Departure Post-stay Research For us, this is called the “Dreaming” phase of the travel life cycle. This is also prime time for upselling potential guests from their original reservation. Arrival First impressions are everything.

Marketing Strategy 52

Marketing Strategy Upsell Occupancy Hotels 52

eZee Absolute

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Upsell your resources effectively. Along with the instant reservation for walk-in guests, it successfully serves guests who have pre-booked through the hotel or any OTA website. Upsell your resources effectively. This is why upselling your services at the front desk results in a low success rate. Say goodbye to queues.

Services 52

Services Upsell Hotels 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. Easy reservation and upselling processes.

Hotels 52

Hotels Management Revenue Management Revenue 52

SiteMinder

AUGUST 29, 2023

Ancillary revenue is also a good way to win back some of the money you lose to OTA commission fees. Pet friendly services: As more travellers choose to vacation with their pets, pet-friendly services such as pet-sitting, grooming, or special pet menus can set a hotel apart. Built-in upsell management. Personalise your offers.

Ancillary Revenue 52

Ancillary Revenue Revenue Hotels Services 52

STAAH

MARCH 17, 2024

Ideally located in the corporate hub, close to the mall and shopping in Ahmedabad [Gujarat], Ramada by Wyndham – Ahmedabad is a four-star property patronised by business and leisure travellers. Plus, there are no more uncomfortable conversations about rate parity with OTAs or revenue loss to manage due to clunky management.

Overbooking 88

Overbooking OTA Upsell Revenue 88

eZee Absolute

MAY 7, 2024

This allows you to understand what kind of travelers typically stay at your hotel and what amenities they value most. Targeted Promotions and Upselling: Imagine offering a honeymoon package to a couple celebrating their anniversary, or suggesting spa treatments to guests who’ve indicated an interest in wellness.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Management Upsell 52