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ThinkReservations vs SiteMinder

SiteMinder

It is overflowing with best-in-class functionality, offering all that ThinkReservations offers and much, much more: business intelligence , marketing assistance, OTA partnerships and a powerful booking engine, to name but a few key features. SiteMinder , meanwhile, is the world’s largest open hotel commerce platform.

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What is Hotel Revenue Management?

Xotels

Start increasing your revenue today by reading our all-in-one ultimate guide on what is revenue management from our expert perspective as a hotel revenue management consulting company. Article Summary: What is the Definition of Revenue Management? Why is Revenue Management Important to Hotels & Other Industries?

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What is a hotel reservation system and why is it important?

Cloudbeds

The information is then populated into the PMS and distributed to the hotel’s booking channels with the help of channel management software. These channels may include the hotel’s website booking engine, online travel agencies (OTAs), the global distribution system (GDS), wholesalers, and metasearch sites. Generate more revenue.

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What is a channel manager? All you need to know

Cloudbeds

And even then, manually-managed distribution is risky: any delays in updating rates and availability on a channel’s extranet could mean selling a room that isn’t available or selling at a lower rate, which can lead to overbooking and sub-optimal yield management. The same happens with a cancellation.

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Mastering The Art of Resort Revenue Management

Catala Consulting

Resort revenue management has become an indispensable tool for businesses, fostering strategies that maximize yield and build strong customer relationships. The Cornerstones of Resort Revenue Management Resort revenue management , interchangeably used with yield management, revolves around a strategic pricing approach.

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Hotel Revenue Management Strategies

Xotels

Also, gone are the days of selling the majority of your rooms through OTAs. Encourage Direct Hotel Bookings Encouraging customers to book directly should be a main priority included in your revenue management strategy. Bring customers to your website: thinking multi-channel here is important.