Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Managing bookings across multiple channels has become a core part of running a successful hospitality business. A channel manager connects your property management system to booking platforms such as OTAs, GDS (Global Distribution Systems), and direct booking engines. Delays can lead to double bookings or lost revenue.

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Revenue Hub

MARCH 13, 2025

Lets break down the key factors to consider, from booking trends to irresistible offers and targeted promotions. Understanding Easter Booking Trends Timing is Everything To fully capitalise on the Easter holiday, its essential to understand booking behaviour. Typically, they start booking 2 to 3 months in advance.

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STAAH

MARCH 3, 2025

Manual work and data errors are a thing of the past as STAAH helps Grand Sunshine Resort streamline distribution and bookings. Not only was this time-consuming, but it also increased the risk of errors and inconsistencies across booking platforms. Thank you Grand Sunshine for sharing your success with STAAH.

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Revenue Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Spring is a key revenue period, andnow is the ideal time to analyze early booking data and optimize your pricing strategy. What to analyze to prepare for spring bookings Here are the key steps you can take right now: 1. Which booking channels are performing best? Next, compare this data to your historical records.

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InnQuest

MAY 11, 2023

As we step into 2023, the hospitality industry is still reeling from the effects of the pandemic – which makes implementing hotel pricing strategies more important than ever. However, one of the biggest challenges hoteliers face is determining the right pricing strategies to maximize their revenue in the post-pandemic world.

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Revenue Hub

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As flexible policies and competitive offers increase, booking habits are evolving. A June 2023 report by Statista reveals that 66 % of Gen Z adults and 64% of Millennials are willing to pay extra for flexible cancellation options when booking hotels. Shortening this period (e.g.,

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Revenue Hub

MARCH 24, 2025

For hoteliers, balancing group and transient bookings is a constant challenge. Understanding group and transient bookings Group bookings : These involve multiple rooms booked together, often for conferences, weddings, or corporate events. They allow for dynamic pricing adjustments and last-minute revenue opportunities.

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InnQuest

JANUARY 23, 2023

In the past few decades, the rise of third-party online travel agencies has reflected a gradual decline in direct bookings. However, you can still implement strategies to increase direct bookings and create a better bottom line for your property. In this blog, we have compiled five tips to boost direct bookings.

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Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Real-life win: The Beachside Inn in California saw a 30% boost in bookings just by posting daily on Instagram and encouraging guest photos. Can’t match big hotel marketing budgets Hard to get noticed on booking sites Struggle to offer the same perks as chains Here’s what you can do: Show off your uniqueness: Are you family-run?

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Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

When someone types in a search like “hotel in [your city],” Google Hotel Finder is prominently displayed, offering users a convenient way to compare options and make informed booking decisions. Conversely, by optimizing your presence on Google Hotel Finder, you can reach a broader audience and increase your bookings.

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This blog outlines simple, actionable strategies that hotels of all sizes can use to grow their business, from direct bookings to pricing strategies and everything in between. By encouraging guests to book directly through your website, you can keep more of the revenue and build stronger relationships with your guests.

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Revenue Hub

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In today’s highly competitive hospitality landscape, understanding the digital customer journey is crucial for hotels looking to optimise their online presence and increase direct bookings. Consideration: They explore your website, reading about amenities, checking reviews, and comparing prices.

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Fixing the Drop-Off Problem Ever notice how many visitors browse your website but never actually book? Letting AI Handle the Boring Stuff Behind every great guest experience is a ton of behind-the-scenes work room assignments, housekeeping schedules, pricing updates, you name it.

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InnQuest

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In today’s fast-paced hospitality industry, selecting the right reservation system is crucial for the success of your hotel. Hoteliers often face the decision of whether to focus on direct bookings through their website or rely on Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) to fill rooms.

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InnQuest

OCTOBER 5, 2022

As time progresses, direct bookings are becoming an integral part of every hotel’s distribution mix. After all, paying hefty commissions for third-party bookings isn’t the most desirable way to handle business. Hoteliers across the globe understand this and are now focusing on how to get more direct hotel bookings for their business.

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Revenue Hub

APRIL 14, 2025

In an increasingly competitive hospitality landscape, simply having a great property is no longer enough to drive bookings. They are the catalysts that influence when, where, and why people book hotels. Events and Festivals Large-scale events (sports, concerts, cultural festivals) are major booking drivers.

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 12, 2025

How do you ensure guests find you, trust you, and book with you in a world dominated by established giants? Guests today search, compare, and book almost entirely online, and your digital presence is what puts you on their radar. It’s the gateway to putting your property on the map and attracting those first bookings.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A Central Reservation System (CRS)  helps hotels manage room availability, pricing, and bookings from different channels. These channels include Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com, direct bookings through the hotel’s website, and Global Distribution Systems (GDS).

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This holiday season, 67 percent of diners are seeking more than standard reservations, with themed holiday meals (44 percent) and multi-course feasts (39 percent) being the most popular options, according to a survey from Tock. Nearly half (49 percent) of respondents will be seeking a reservation during the 4 to 6 p.m.

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SiteMinder

MARCH 25, 2025

What is a hotel reservations manager? A hotel reservations manager oversees the entire booking process at a hotel. This includes handling inquiries, managing bookings, confirming reservations, and resolving issues or discrepancies. What does a hotel reservations manager do?

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STAAH

APRIL 7, 2025

Key revenue management tasks a challenge Prior to STAAH , implementation of varied pricing approaches (including opening and closing of stock), expansion into new channels effortlessly and creation of more personalised guest experiences to boost guest spend.

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Revenue Hub

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In recent years, the hospitality industry has been undergoing a significant transformation, particularly in the area of hotel booking policies. But, as demand for flexibility grows, hotel brands face a challenging balancing act – how to meet guest expectations for flexible bookings while ensuring revenue security and profitability.

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Hotelogix

JULY 5, 2024

Reservation software for a small hotel is like a helpful assistant that makes booking rooms easier. It lets hotels manage bookings, shows room availability online, and keep track of guest details. It's handy for guests too, letting them book rooms directly on the hotel's website.

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Hotelogix

DECEMBER 17, 2024

What makes guests choose one hotel over another even when the price and amenities are nearly the same?   More Direct Bookings, Higher Occupancy Strong branding gives your hotel an edge by encouraging guests to book directly through your website instead of relying on OTAs (Online Travel Agents).

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Revenue Hub

MARCH 31, 2025

Hotels lack transparency and awareness of the accurate customer acquisition costs, which has fueled a common misconception: “Independent hotels can’t compete with OTAs for direct bookings.” When I find a hotel I like, my first instinct is to book directly. Unfortunately, that’s when I often run into problems.

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Revenue Hub

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Dynamic pricing tools use algorithms to recommend the ideal rates and the right time. NB: This is an article from Lighthouse Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Price optimization works by collecting and analyzing data from sources like competitor rates, seasonal trends and external events. Lets review each.

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Revenue Hub

DECEMBER 4, 2024

From optimizing marketing campaigns to adjusting pricing strategies, BI transforms raw data into valuable insights that drive profitability. Effective management during these phases can lead to: Increased Bookings: Attracting potential guests through targeted marketing efforts.

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STAAH

APRIL 22, 2025

Rate disparities: Inconsistent pricing can lead to OTA penalties, lower rankings, and guest mistrust. It connects your property management system (PMS) or central reservation system (CRS) with multiple OTAs, ensuring that updates flow in real-time across all platforms. The system even flags mismatches before they cause issues.

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Revenue Hub

DECEMBER 18, 2024

NB: This is an article from Mews Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date When you book a flight, you don’t do so speculatively, knowing that you can cancel it without penalty a few days before departure. Paying at the point of reservation can provide a much better guest experience. At least, it shouldnt be.

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Larry Mogelonsky

APRIL 14, 2025

Yes, these enhancements come with a price another per-room software fee and onboarding efforts but the savings from better labor allocation make the return on investment highly compelling. Greater upsell opportunities by bundling rooms with bespoke amenities and ancillary services, encouraging more direct reservations.

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InnQuest

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Striking the perfect balance between fully booked rooms and avoiding overbooking can be a challenging task. Here’s a brief explanation of the reasons why hotel overbookings happen: Uncertain Cancellations: Hotels anticipate a certain percentage of reservations to be canceled.

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Revenue Hub

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Below, we’ve combined key ideas to help you drive holiday group sales, boost bookings, and create memorable guest experiences. Create Seasonal Experiences Experiential offerings can set your hotel apart and attract group bookings for holiday celebrations.

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Focus on segments showing both high spending patterns and consistent booking frequencies. International guests often book longer stays and spend more on amenities, making them particularly valuable. Consider factors like booking windows, length of stay, and seasonal preferences.

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Revenue Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Knowing where to list your hotel and the prices to charge can be tricky, especially for busy operators of small, independent properties. Here we explain the essentials of hotel distribution and pricing. Online travel agencies (OTAs): These are websites where travelers book accommodations and other travel services.

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Revenue Hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Behavioral data is all the stuff people do online before they actually book a room. When you learn to read the signals – whether theyre browsing but not booking, returning to your website multiple times, or comparing room rates against other properties – youve got the inside track on whats coming next. Why should you care?

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Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Lack of reviews : It is believed that reviews strongly influence a traveler’s decision making as 90% of travelers book a hotel based on pure reviews and not fancy advertisements. So, they usually depend on local travel agents but then face the challenge of limited reach and visibility.

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Larry Mogelonsky

JANUARY 20, 2025

(Article originally published by Adam Mogelonsky on Hospitality Net ) Its always illuminating to speak one-on-one with brilliant hotel marketers like Jason Pirock, Head of Marketing for Springboard Hospitality , as I did during our recent Insider Conversation, Mastering Conversions: Crafting an Omnichannel Booking Journey.

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