Xotels

JULY 11, 2025

Myth #5: “It causes overbooking and angry guests.” Myth #5: “It causes overbooking and angry guests.” Strategic overbooking is a science, not a gamble. .” Myth #3: “Our hotel doesn’t have the right type of clientele for this.” ” Myth #4: “Revenue management is only for hotels with deep pockets.”

Revenue Management 40

Revenue Management Revenue Management Overbooking 40

STAAH

JULY 6, 2025

Rates and availability automatically update across all channels, reducing the risk of overbookings and errors. One login for all OTA and direct booking management. No more platform-hopping or manual updates. Real-time sync. Mobile-friendly booking engine. WatchMyRate widget.

Motels 91

Motels OTA Overbooking Management 91

STAAH

MAY 25, 2025

Errors and overbookings prompted the search for a better tech solution Despite the breathtaking guest-facing experience, the situation for Sentrim Hotels & Lodges on the backend was not so pretty. Overbookings were common and rate parity issues frequently cropped up. Its a gateway to memorable adventures across Kenya.

Overbooking 91

Overbooking Hospitality OTA Upsell 91

STAAH

JUNE 22, 2025

Overbookings were a concern, and ensuring rate parity across channels consumed valuable time. Results: Smoother operations, less admin and happier guests STAAH lived up to its promise of a seamless connection with fewer overbooking issues and manual errors leaving guests much happier and the brand reputation stronger.

OTA 99

OTA Revenue Overbooking Revenue Management 99

SiteMinder

JULY 14, 2025

Melting the headaches of a new property RevenYou encountered a property that was three months into its operation, which was suffering from significant overbooking issues leading to negative guest experiences and extremely stressful conditions for staff. Tamie Matthews – Founder & CEO, RevenYou 2.

Business 52

Business Overbooking Revenue Yield Management 52

eZee Absolute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Dont Let Overbooking or Cancellations Kill Your Revenue With a major event like this, cancellations and no-shows are inevitable. Some guests overbook, others change their plans last minute, and some simply forget to cancel. The best way to handle this is by overbooking strategically based on past data and real-time demand trends.

Revenue 52

Revenue Cancellation Overbooking Revenue Management 52

Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

You want to make sure your hotel is available where your guests are looking, but also avoid overbooking or confusion about prices across multiple channels. OTAs (like Booking.com or Airbnb), your website, and other platforms (like Global Distribution Systems or GDS) are the places travelers look for hotels.

Hotel Sales 52

Hotel Sales Revenue Sales OTA 52

STAAH

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Whether it’s finding an alternative room when overbooked or handling a guest complaint gracefully, quick thinking and problem-solving make all the difference. Problem-Solving Skills: Turning Challenges into Opportunities Challenges are inevitable, but exceptional professionals view them as opportunities to shine.

Hospitality 110

Hospitality Overbooking Services Management 110

STAAH

JUNE 29, 2025

Manual updates to availability and rates across OTAs were taking up too much time — and the risk of errors or overbookings loomed large. “We The challenge: juggling channels slowed them down Like many top-tier resorts, RatiLanna found it increasingly difficult to keep up with the demands of digital distribution.

OTA 71

OTA Overbooking Resorts Dining 71

STAAH

JULY 8, 2025

Overbookings : A classic nightmare — caused by inventory updates not happening fast enough across channels. Here are a few common breakdowns: Rate disparity : If your OTA shows a cheaper rate than your website, you’ve just lost a direct booking. Manual data entry : Your team spends hours copying booking details from one system to another.

OTA 66

OTA Hotels Revenue Overbooking 66

STAAH

APRIL 1, 2025

Without the right tools, keeping room availability, pricing, and bookings updated can quickly become a nightmare, leading to costly errors like overbookings , inconsistent rates, and hours spent on manual updates. This leads to overbookings, frustrated guests, and operational headaches. Thats why a Channel Manager is essential.

Overbooking 92

Overbooking Management OTA Revenue 92

Hotel Speak

JANUARY 28, 2025

Tools like a channel manager software centralize room inventory and rates, ensuring consistent updates across platforms and preventing overbookings. Simplified Distribution: Managing room inventory across multiple Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) can be complex.

Management 93

Management Hospitality Revenue Management Revenue 93

STAAH

MAY 28, 2025

Stat Insight: Hotels lose up to 10% of revenue annually due to mismatched room data and overbookings caused by poor channel management (STR, 2023). Faster onboarding: Easily map new rooms without needing tech support. Optimised inventory management: Ensure accuracy in availability display.

OTA 66

OTA Revenue Management Overbooking 66

eZee Absolute

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This centralized control meant they could easily track and control availability across all properties without the confusion of juggling multiple systems.Plus, it reduced the risk of overbooking and ensured that inventory was accurately managed across the board.

Operations 52

Operations Hotels Management Overbooking 52

Up Hotel

JULY 21, 2025

This ensures smooth data handling, reduces the risk of overbookings, and provides a consistent experience across all devices, whether guests book via mobile or desktop. CMS: WordPress and ACF for Flexible Content Management Hoteliers need the ability to update their websites without technical expertise.

Hotels 52

Hotels Overbooking Upsell Management 52

STAAH

JULY 8, 2025

Overbookings : A classic nightmare — caused by inventory updates not happening fast enough across channels. Here are a few common breakdowns: Rate disparity : If your OTA shows a cheaper rate than your website, you’ve just lost a direct booking. Manual data entry : Your team spends hours copying booking details from one system to another.

OTA 52

OTA Hotels Revenue Overbooking 52

Hotelier Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

For instance, a hotel may experience a sudden influx of guests due to a local event, leading to overbooking and potential guest dissatisfaction. This requires a delicate balance of technical expertise, emotional intelligence and clear communication.

Management 59

Management Hospitality Services Events 59

Little Hotelier

JULY 3, 2025

Up to today, we have never experienced overbooking after using Little Hotelier. Offer add-on services to enhance guest stays (and make more money) Automated and self-service technologies are convenient for guests and reduce your workload. The system works promptly to update available rooms on online travel agents.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Hotels Services Business 52

SiteMinder

JUNE 18, 2025

Without proper integration between operations and management, overbooking became a recurring problem that resulted in significant business losses. Poor connectivity led to distribution issues, while time-consuming manual processes made inventory updates both difficult and prone to errors.

Revenue 52

Revenue Overbooking Consumer Operations 52

STAAH

JUNE 15, 2025

Manual inventory updates led to overbookings, rate inconsistencies and missed direct booking opportunities. With STAAH’s Channel Manager and SwiftBook , the hotel gained real-time inventory sync, mobile-first direct booking capability and improved visibility via Google Hotels integration.

Hospitality 97

Hospitality OTA Overbooking Hotels 97

Little Hotelier

JULY 15, 2025

Inconsistency in room rates also leads to overbookings, which is a customer service nightmare for any travel brand. When your room rates are inconsistent across platforms, you run the risk of upsetting your customers and angering your distribution partners. In small hotels, every dollar counts.

OTA 52

OTA Hotels Revenue Management 52

Little Hotelier

JULY 15, 2025

A single missed or miscommunicated reservation can mean losing critical revenue, not to mention the brand damage that comes from frustrated guests who are caught up in an overbooking or a missed reservation. A confirmation email or message acts as a contract between your hotel and your guests, reassuring them that their stay is secured.

Cancellation 52

Cancellation Upsell Hotels OTA 52

STAAH

JUNE 16, 2025

This real-time synchronization minimizes the risk of overbookings and ensures that guests always see the most up-to-date pricing and availability when booking. The platform automatically updates room availability and pricing across all major OTAs and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) whenever there is a change in inventory.

Revenue 81

Revenue Operations OTA Global Distribution System 81

STAAH

JULY 20, 2025

Manual updates slowing things down Before adopting STAAH , the team at Jasmine City Hotel handled online travel agent (OTA) rate and availability updates manually — a process that was not only time-consuming but also left room for errors, overbookings and pricing inconsistencies across platforms.

OTA 72

OTA Overbooking Closing Forecasting 72

Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Hard to keep track of room availability: Without a centralized system, it’s challenging to have real-time updates on which rooms are available, leading to potential overbookings. Pricing feels like guesswork: Without data-driven insights, setting competitive and profitable room rates can be a daunting task.

Online Marketing 52

Online Marketing Market Marketing Hotels 52

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 all these moving parts, how do you deliver that perfect guest experience ? Enter the channel manager.

Operations 84

Operations Management OTA Upsell 84

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. Overbookings: Inventory mismatches or delayed updates result in unhappy guests and operational chaos. As distribution demands grow more complex, so does the need for a smart solution.

OTA 66

OTA Management Overbooking Revenue 66

SiteMinder

JUNE 5, 2025

By connecting your hotel’s property management system with SiteMinder’s platform, you can: Automatically update room rates and availability across all booking channels in real time; Avoid overbookings and manual errors; and, Respond to demand shifts faster with dynamic pricing.

Motels 52

Motels Hotels Travel Market 52

Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This automated reservations pipeline minimizes the risk of overbookings, missed updates and guest data inconsistencies, driving operational efficiency across departments.

Global Distribution System 59

Global Distribution System OTA Overbooking Operations 59

STAAH

APRIL 29, 2025

With pooled inventory , your availability is treated as a shared pool , dynamically updated in real-time as bookings flow in reducing errors, boosting visibility, and preventing overbookings. Example: 10 rooms available = 10 rooms shown on all channels. One booking = automatic sync across all platforms. No manual juggling.

Revenue 86

Revenue Management OTA Average Daily Rate 86

SiteMinder

JULY 17, 2025

Plus, when you connect Tryp.com to SiteMinder’s channel manager, inventory and rate updates flow through automatically, preventing mismatches and accidental overbooking. Because the platform curates packaged itineraries, cancellation volumes stay lower than on bargain-only flash-sale sites. Key takeaways Trustpilot’s 4.7

Average Daily Rate 52

Average Daily Rate Cancellation Hotels Travel 52

Hotelogix

MARCH 27, 2025

Channel Management Real-time inventory syncing across OTAs and direct booking platforms enhances accuracy and reduces overbooking. This leads to more efficient hotel operations and contributes to a positive first impression. This centralized visibility improves both staff productivity and operational efficiency.

Revenue 40

Revenue Revenue Management Operations Hotels 40

Hospitality Tech

JULY 10, 2025

Leveraging AI and automation, UNO Channel Manager helps reduce manual work, eliminate overbookings, and ensure real-time updates, giving hoteliers a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market.

Business 52

Business Hospitality Operations Services 52

eHotelier

JULY 2, 2025

Leveraging AI and automation, UNO Channel Manager helps reduce manual work, eliminate overbookings, and ensure real-time updates, giving hoteliers a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Overbooking Operations Revenue 52

Hospitality Tech

JULY 10, 2025

Leveraging AI and automation, UNO Channel Manager helps reduce manual work, eliminate overbookings, and ensure real-time updates, giving hoteliers a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market.

Operations 52

Operations Services Hospitality Management 52

SiteMinder

JANUARY 13, 2025

Providing seamless access to over 2000 systems and hotel consultants, SiteMinder enables hoteliers to optimise their inventory, maximise their revenue and prevent overbookings.

Accommodation 59

Accommodation Revenue Overbooking Market Share 59

AskSuite

APRIL 28, 2025

Despite that, nearly 45% of independent hotels still operate with partially integrated or disconnected platforms, leading to challenges such as overbooking, inconsistent pricing across channels, and lack of real-time visibility of interactions with travelers. This minimizes overbookings, billing mistakes, and service delays.

Operations 52

Operations Upsell Overbooking Hotels 52