Hotelogix

DECEMBER 17, 2024

What makes guests choose one hotel over another even when the price and amenities are nearly the same? Reservation : Is your booking process simple, quick, and intuitive? Align Your Pricing with Your Promise Guests see price as a reflection of value. Check-in : Imagine a guest arriving tired after a long flight.

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Hotelogix

JUNE 10, 2024

In this context, hotel dynamic pricing is one of the most critical elements. What is dynamic pricing in hotels?  Dynamic pricing strategy in hotels allows hoteliers to optimize revenue by ensuring room rates accurately reflect market conditions and consumer behavior.

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Revenue Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Here is our round up of 8 Success Stories from our Expert Partners outlining revenue growth, increased ADR, occupancy, booking growth, pricing changes and direct channel success. Challenge Eliminating heavy reliance on manual spreadsheets for revenue management and generating data insights for accurate, data-driven pricing.

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Revenue Hub

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Many hoteliers relied on brochures, magazine ads, or even a “vacancy” sign at the front of their property as their primary means of communication with potential guests. Many hotels miss the important piece that booking engines play in their communication puzzle. Implement dynamic pricing based on local events, demand, and season.

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InnQuest

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The key lies in managing overbookings effectively by offering suitable alternatives, compensation, and clear communication to minimize guest dissatisfaction. 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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Hotelogix

MARCH 21, 2025

Intelligent hotels are embracing AI-based communication tools at a breakneck pace, not only to wow technology-aware travelers but also to automate operations, increase revenue , and establish long-term guest loyalty. AI-driven messaging apps can handle multilingual communication, making them useful for international guests.

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 19, 2025

For instance, the PMS allows the front desk to manage check-ins , check-outs, and reservations seamlessly. For instance, it enhances communication between departments. Staff can update room statuses or reservation details remotely, ensuring faster response times and smoother workflows.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

While working hard to bring customers back into the restaurant is very important for success, it has become more important to figure out the third-party equation in terms of pricing, commissions and fees, and value – which is ultimately the difference between success and failure. Small businesses did what they always do—adapt.

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 12, 2025

Tools like Hotelogix’s Web Booking Engine simplify the reservation process, allowing guests to book directly. Integrate Your Rates and Inventory : Managing multiple OTA platforms manually can quickly become overwhelming, leading to errors like double bookings or inconsistent pricing. A TA Console , simplifies it all.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 18, 2023

A hotel reservation system is far more than a booking tool.   As technology continues to reshape the hospitality landscape, the importance of an effective reservation system cannot be overstated—it's the key to unlocking efficiency and excellence in modern hotel management.

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Personalizing Communication Channels Each segment prefers different communication methods: Corporate clients: LinkedIn, email newsletters Millennials: Instagram, mobile apps Senior travelers: Traditional mail, phone support Modifying Pricing Strategies Implement dynamic pricing based on segment behavior patterns.

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LimeTray

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The article below explores key features of restaurant POS systems, comparing top options like ere4u and LimeTray, along with their pricing factors. With a solid restaurant POS system, orders are entered accurately, and special requests are clearly communicated to the kitchen. Here are ten key factors that influence POS system pricing.

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EATER

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Expect to pay a bit more The open restaurants may charge a little more for holiday dishes or offer a fixed price menu in order to simplify preparation and make it worth the staff’s while to be there. Restaurants may also require a deposit on a reservation to ensure you show up. At worst, you could lose your seat.

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 10, 2025

Even though there are loads of reservation tools out there, many small hotel operators are going with something they already know how to use: Google Calendar. Challenges with Reservations Staff at small hotels often find it challenging to handle reservations effectively. The answer you are searching for is, Yes.

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Revenue Hub

MAY 16, 2023

As a hotelier, it is important to prioritise pre-arrival communication with your guests. Pre-arrival communication can also help you to anticipate and address any concerns or issues your guests may have, making their stay as smooth and enjoyable as possible. What channels of communication can you use in your pre-arrival communication?‍

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InnQuest

MARCH 3, 2023

Improved communication Cloud PMS software can significantly improve communication between guests and hotel staff. This can include anything from housekeeping services to restaurant reservations. We offer competitive pricing without sacrificing quality or functionality in our software solutions.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Cloudbeds has formed a strategic partnership with Sabre Corporation to deliver a deeper integration between Cloudbeds PMS and Sabres SynXis Central Reservation System (CRS), offering hotels and accommodation providers a seamless solution for managing distribution, reservations and property operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2021

These challenges are impacting menu availability, raising the prices of menu items, leading to short staffs, increasing wait times for diners, and changing operating hours and offerings. Proactive communication and transparency is essential to managing the diner experience. At Arepitas in Round Rock, TX, Yelp user Emely T.

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SiteMinder

MAY 28, 2023

While prices for all German accommodation providers rose by seven per cent between 2019 to 2022, prices among those with 20 rooms or less grew 22 per cent in the same period. “However, generally, we have seen that smaller properties are leading the hotel industry in raising their pricing to reflect macroeconomic shifts.”

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InnQuest

MARCH 2, 2023

For example, you can use a property management system (PMS) to manage your reservations, guest information, and room assignments. Our software solutions come with competitive pricing while retaining their quality and functionality. At InnQuest, we aim to deliver top-notch hospitality management software.

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InnQuest

APRIL 3, 2023

Creating a Roadmap for Hotel Operations Creating a roadmap for hotel operations helps prioritize tasks and initiatives, improve communication, and ensure everyone is working towards the same goals. Here are some ways to streamline operational tasks for your hotel. This can also help identify areas for improvement and reduce inefficiencies.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Sydney, Australia – Newly released data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, highlights the increase in outbound reservation volumes from mainland China following the country’s relaxation of travel restrictions on January 8.

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InnQuest

JANUARY 5, 2023

Enables hassle-free remote working – our cloud-based PMS allows anyone to take reservations, contact guests and stay updated from wherever they are and across all devices. Additionally, it records all guest interactions and automates personalized communication for each guest. Learn more about us here.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Employee communications tools When it comes to employee communications, texting and phone calls get the job done. Having a secure, business-centric communication tool allows you to share schedules and announcements instantly. Slack is a more general employee communication tool that also makes it easy to connect online.

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InnQuest

OCTOBER 5, 2022

These platforms offer multiple benefits for the price paid, including marketing and exposure to global markets. The most profitable of the three is direct hotel bookings i.e. wherein guests directly reach out to the hotels for all accommodation-related queries and make a reservation. . Expert Tips To Increase Direct Hotel Bookings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

All that said, bringing a brand to life requires a partnership with open lines of communication. There’s also a bigger focus today on guest engagement and community than ever before. Restaurant brands are now expected to build authentic relationships with guests, which requires transparency and two-way communication.

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SiteMinder

MARCH 24, 2025

By simplifying communication and enhancing the guest experience, Visito allows hotels and rental properties to focus more on hospitality while cutting down on operational overhead. Visito transforms guest communication for hotels by automating bookings, support, and marketing through messaging apps.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

After speaking with restaurant owners and operators, we realized we needed to expand our product offering beyond just helping manage their front-of-house better with Yelp Waitlist and Yelp Reservations. We quickly put all hands on deck designing the packaging, pricing and sales collateral around the products that could help restaurants most.

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Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Metasearch Engines – Google Hotel Ads, Kayak and Trivago collect prices directly from OTAs and direct websites. Blockchain helps hotels reduce scams and makes pricing clear. Smart Reports: The program of smart reports gives helpful advice to hotels so they can choose the best prices and decide where to advertise their rooms.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Price, amenities, reviews, and the overall booking experience play a significant role here.  Booking Stage : This is the stage when travelers go ahead with making a reservation. Here competitive pricing, ease of booking and an excellent user experience plays a critical part.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

It’s critical to provide a seamless eating experience, which includes simple payment choices and online reservations. Use technology, reservation platforms, and customer reviews to ensure that everyone is in constant communication and that problems are resolved quickly.

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InnQuest

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It handles guest reservations, check-in/check-out processes, and room assignments and provides concierge services. This includes advertising, promotions, pricing strategies and partnerships with travel agencies and online booking platforms. Effective communication and resolution strategies are pivotal.

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InnQuest

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Most of the profits from upselling in hotels come from upgrading rooms or offering add-ons or packages to existing accommodation reservations. To evaluate if you can clinch the deal, communicate pre-stay emails on the day or up to a week before the guests’ predetermined arrival.

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Hotelogix

MAY 16, 2024

Automating direct reservations with a booking engine Integrating a robust booking engine into your hotel's website can drive more direct reservations, often more profitable than third-party channels.   Efficiently manage end-to-end process: There is no need for a team to manage reservations coming via the booking engine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

High menu prices have been an issue in the industry in recent years due to inflation, resulting in a decline in traffic as diners wish to spend less. In 2025, operators can offer elevated foodservice experiences at more affordable prices through emphasizing value in LTOs to drive sales.

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STAAH

JUNE 4, 2024

A hotel booking engine is a software application integrated into a hotel’s website, allowing guests to reserve rooms directly. It serves as a virtual storefront, enabling visitors to browse available accommodations, check prices, and complete bookings without third-party involvement. What is a Hotel Booking Engine?

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Revenue Hub

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This system enables hoteliers to keep track of available rooms, reservations, and occupancy rates in real-time. This allows them to adjust pricing strategies, allocate rooms accordingly, and maximize revenue during peak seasons while avoiding vacancies during off-peak periods.

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