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No Reservations About Putting Restaurants First

Modern Restaurant Management

Nick Kokonas was trying to solve Alinea's costly no-show problem and the resistance they faced when introducing prepaid reservations. In the decade that has passed since, reservation technology has become a vital part of the restaurant industry. "We've Tock's origin story is all about problem solving.

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How to Reduce Technology Management Costs in Hotels

Hotelogix

Take your hotel operations to the cloud. That's because for hotels of all sizes — from boutique establishments to large hotel chains — cloud-based solutions like Hotel Property Management Systems (Hotel PMS) provide a pathway to reduce overhead costs while enhancing operational efficiency.

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The Bower Coronado Island Now Accepting Reservations For Early 2025 Opening

Hospitality Net

The Bower Coronado is now accepting reservations ahead of its grand opening on February 28, 2025, representing a groundbreaking addition to Coronado Islands hospitality scene.

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Maximize Profitability: Understand Your Hotel Distribution Channels

Revenue Hub

Thanks to technology, it’s never been easier for hotels to reach potential guests around the globe. But with greater options for reach comes a critical question: NB: This is an article from Canary Technologies Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Are all hotel distribution channels equally profitable?

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How to Choose the Best Channel Manager for a Hotel Business

Hotelogix

From hotels and vacation rentals to holiday apartments, properties of all types rely on channel managers to simplify operations. It automatically updates room availability, rates, and reservations across all these platforms. A good hotel channel manager can make a huge difference for small properties too.

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Hotel reservations manager: Job description and responsibilities

SiteMinder

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. For hotel owners, the value of this role goes beyond daily operations.

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How to Prevent Hotel No Shows and Last Minute Cancellations?

Revenue Hub

Is your hotel being haunted by no-shows? In the hotel industry, guests who fail to show up without notice (no-shows) and last-minute cancellations pose significant challenges, affecting both planning and profitability. According to our 2024 Hotel Distribution Report , hotel booking cancellation rates range from 18% to 42%.

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