SiteMinder

MAY 16, 2023

Note: The original version of this blog was published by Homelike. This reduces maintenance costs and prolongs the property’s lifespan. Optimisation of Operations The midterm segment requires way lower maintenance compared to the short term, particularly when it comes to booking management, check-ins, and check-outs.

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SiteMinder

JULY 29, 2024

Hotel profit margin is defined by the percentage of a hotel’s revenue remaining after subtracting all business expenses, including staff costs, maintenance, and marketing. This blog will give you a full guide to hotel profit margins and how you can boost the profitability of your hotel or accommodation business.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 11, 2022

If you’re new to the hotel industry, opening a new property, or expanding your brand, this blog will help you understand all the key departments in a hotel and their responsibilities, as well as the various job positions in the hotel industry. Reservations agent. Taking reservations or bookings over the phone. Table of contents.

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STAAH

MAY 30, 2023

The channel manager picks reservation and rates updates made in the PMS and immediately distributes them to the connected channel. Investing in a Hotel booking engine (Hotel Reservation System) that supports seamless direct bookings is crucial. A well-designed website can convert visitors into bookers without paying commissions.

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Once a booking is made, automated emails kick in, confirming the reservation and even suggesting add-ons like room upgrades or dining options. An online booking process ensures that your hotel is open for business 24/7, allowing guests from different time zones to make reservations at their convenience.

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Lithos POS

JULY 4, 2024

Cash buffer : A cash buffer, also referred to as a cash reserve or reserve fund, is the sum of money that your business has set aside to cover unexpected expenses. Tips to plan cash buffer for a small restaurant: Maintenance – Tip : Regularly set aside funds specifically for unexpected repairs and maintenance.

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SiteMinder

MAY 8, 2024

Depending on the nature of their services, they may take care of housekeeping, maintenance, and ensure compliance with local regulations, allowing you to focus on expanding your portfolio and increasing your revenue. Some companies might also charge additional fees for services such as cleaning, maintenance, and special guest services.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Failing to consider total cost of ownership: Long-term costs like maintenance and support are often underestimated, which can seriously erode your profitability. Viki Edy Priyatna, E-Business & Reservations Manager Qunci Villas Read more How to build and scale the best hotel tech stack Wondering how to build a hotel tech stack?

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Synergy Suite

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Do Not Neglect Cleanliness and Mechanical Maintenance! Maintaining cleanliness and ensuring regular mechanical maintenance for things like freezers and refrigerators are critical for protecting mundane and high-value items in your inventory and ensuring smooth operation.

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SiteMinder

MAY 15, 2024

In this blog we’ll give you all the tips to make your property’s interior design shine. Boost your reservations with SiteMinder’s smart platform Leverage the power of SiteMinder to showcase your hotel’s stunning interiors and attract more guests. Bear in mind that this will need expert maintenance to keep it looking sharp.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 18, 2023

The WordPress website builder is a popular tool that allows users to create an online presence or website for their blog, business or organisation. Technical maintenance and security. These domains require some investment, depending on the domain you want to use – and if it’s already been reserved.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 18, 2023

  In this blog, we will delve into the intricacies of hotel POS systems, exploring their benefits, features, types, selection criteria, implementation strategies, and much more. Real-Time Updates: POS systems provide real-time updates on reservations, room availability, and transactions. Let's get started.

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Examples might include resort fees that cover property maintenance, parking fees, or additional cleaning fees if guests bring pets. In this blog you’ll learn how your hotel can effectively, transparently and considerately apply fees to boost your revenue, reduce your overall costs, and keep guests happy.

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

It enables you to establish revenue benchmarks, control operational expenditures , allocate resources judiciously, and prepare for contingencies such as economic downturns or unexpected maintenance issues. Contingency planning : Include a contingency fund to address unexpected situations like maintenance emergencies or economic downturns.

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

This blog explores how to build and successfully incorporate SOPs in your hotel operations, including best practices. For example, your goal may be to standardise a response to phone calls into the reservations department, enquiring about discounts. Table of contents. What is a hotel SOP?

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Xotels

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Housekeeping & Maintenance: Guest perceptions of a hotel are heavily influenced by the cleanliness and maintenance of rooms and common areas. Hotel management oversees effective housekeeping and maintenance procedures, ensuring well-maintained, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing premises.

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Xotels

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Housekeeping & Maintenance: Guest perceptions of a hotel are heavily influenced by the cleanliness and maintenance of rooms and common areas. Hotel management oversees effective housekeeping and maintenance procedures, ensuring well-maintained, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing premises.

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SiteMinder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Just look at the wide array of different workers a relatively standard, medium-sized hotel might employ: hotel managers, receptionists, admin staff, salespeople, maintenance workers, housekeepers, concierges, valets, bartenders, waitstaff, chefs, childcare workers and more. For example; room cleaning, maintenance tasks, communication.”

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Synergy Suite

JULY 11, 2023

Support and Maintenance Consider the level of support and maintenance provided by the payroll and HR solution provider. A system with a well-designed interface will simplify the payroll and HR management process, reduce training time, and minimize errors.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Whether you are new to the industry or catching up with the fast evolution, this blog will introduce you to the responsibilities of revenue managers and how they can succeed in 2022. System maintenance and ongoing training and education. Table of contents. What is a revenue manager? Want insights delivered straight to your inbox?

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

If you are ready to brush up on all things housekeeping, this blog covers everything from hotel room cleaning checklists to tips and software to support your team. So how can you avoid costly slip-ups and instead become known for outstanding cleanliness? Table of contents. Why is hotel room cleaning so important?

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Les Roches

APRIL 13, 2023

As you make these changes, the popularity and desirability of your hotel may rise, leading to more reservations and higher investment return. Lower satisfaction scores and ratings can lead to fewer reservations and reduced profits. These changes could include enhancing the hotel’s external appearance or improving hotel features.

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Metasphere

MARCH 27, 2022

Generally, the core components in a PMS are: Central Reservation System - Holds all the information about your room inventory, dates, availability etcetera. Channel Management System - Synchronize reservation data between your PMS and external distribution channels. Now as you may have already figured out.

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Add up the number of reservations for the same time. Divide the number of room nights by total reservations to get your ALOS. For example, it’ll be easier for you to schedule cleaning, maintenance and front-of-house teams, because you can gauge the level of guest turnover. one month, quarter or a custom period).

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Les Roches

AUGUST 10, 2023

Some of the common back-of-house positions you may find include: Food and beverage manager Chef Sous chef Line cook Pastry chef Purchasing manager Housekeeping staff Facilities manager Maintenance technician Sales and marketing Finance and revenue management What skills are required for back-of-house roles?

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 29, 2023

This blog will investigate the myriad different hotel costs that all hoteliers should understand at a fundamental level, before delving into tips, tricks and techniques on how to cut those costs and stop them from sapping profits and stunting your hotel’s growth.

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eZee Absolute

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Whether you’re a hotel owner, manager, or employee, this blog is for you. Early forms of hotel automation involved the use of computers for managing reservations and check-ins. As technology continues to advance, it is likely that hotel automation will also evolve and change the way hotels operate and guests make reservations.

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Blue Magnet Interactive

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

As much as hoteliers want to push guests to book directly on their website, a consumer is going to reserve their stay through the channel that they feel most comfortable and familiar with. To really get into how to improve your hotel’s local seo strategy, you should dive into this blog post. The simple answer is… they do not know.

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Xotels Hotel Revenue Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

At XOTELS , it has been a while since we covered this topic on our hotel management blog, so I thought it would be good to have another look at forecasting in hotels. With reservation lead time changing in key markets we operate in, it is becoming more challenging to forecast accurately. On-the-book (OTB) data.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 17, 2024

In this blog, we’ll give you an overview of how to go about selecting the best check-in solution for your property. Payment Guest reservations can be paid in advance, but in many cases, they are partially paid or the guest needs to pay fully on-site. But as guests are demanding it, more and more hotels are embracing this technology.

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SiteMinder

MAY 12, 2023

In this blog we’ll explain everything you need to know about accounting for hotels. Expenses – Money going out to pay for upkeep and maintenance of your property and services (e.g Accounting can also involve the practice of correcting negative performance and offering advice about your hotel’s financial plans. room sales).

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7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

Talk to your repair and maintenance vendors to check your appliances, security systems, coolers, and other equipment prior to opening Software: ?? Restart your POS subscription Reactivate your 7shifts account Reactivate your payroll system Reactivate your guest management or reservation systems Reactivate your music system 4.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Cloud-based PMS solutions are a superior way to automate and accelerate all the important processes at your hotel including; Taking and confirming bookings, Managing reservations, Generating bills and reports, Check-in/out, Room transfers, Checking/editing availability, Guest communication. Easy reservation and upselling processes.

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Synergy Suite

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Full-Service Restaurants Full-service restaurants, including fine dining establishments, family-style restaurants, or upscale eateries, have unique requirements for managing table reservations, guest preferences, and course-based ordering. This ensures optimal table utilization and reduces customer wait times.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Guest Reservations. Maintenance. Repairs and maintenance. DESCRIPTION. Food Purchases. INCOME TOTAL. LESS SALES RETURNS / ALLOWANCES ( enter “-” negative amount ). TOTAL REVENUE. REFERENCE ID. DESCRIPTION. Depreciation. Utilities (electricity, gas, water). Rent & rates. Motor vehicle expenses. Income tax.

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Synergy Suite

APRIL 24, 2023

Take into account any additional fees, such as setup fees, transaction fees, or ongoing maintenance costs. Platform Support and Maintenance Consider the level of technical support and maintenance provided by the online ordering system provider.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Make sure you work with an online distribution solution that can measure: Channel yield Earnings from reservations Booking volume Average lead times You should ensure you can view them quickly in a summary or as more detailed trends over time. In today’s dynamic hospitality landscape, mastering hotel commerce is paramount.

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