booking
Why your mobile traffic is not turning into bookings
Visits to hotel websites from smartphones (tablets not included) in many cases now represent more than 50% of the total amount. However, bookings made on these devices, although growing strongly, […]
8 simple ways to increase your hotel’s direct bookings
Increasing direct bookings would be one of the most rewarding (but just as challenging) tasks for any hotelier. Given the vast market size and share of third party booking sites, […]
Will automated re-booking sites ruin my revenue management strategy?
It’s the start of the season. You’ve got a healthy base of early bookings, you’ve adjusted your rates to snare in some more, and you’re settling down for an early […]
Hotel Reservation Software: What Is It & Why Do I Need It?
Before the 1940’s, reservations were booked by mail, telegram, or telephone, and often resulted in lost or forgotten reservations. NB: This is an article by StayNTouch Fast forward a couple […]
5 solutions B&B still use which have become redundant
Due to fear of increasing expenses, many B&B owners are still using outdated hotel technologies. Although it may seem like a sacrifice in the name of saving money, this redundant […]
9 steps to drive more direct bookings for your hotel
Getting your bookings through OTAs can be a costly proposition – often as much as 40% to 50% of your business. Of course, eliminating OTAs from your revenue stream is […]
Hotels Drive High-Impact Direct Bookings with Metasearch
Last year we saw the direct booking journey make the move to metasearch. For travelers, it meant a more seamless booking experience. But what did it mean for hotels? […]
Earn more direct bookings for your hotel with transparency
On Monday morning, I decided that since I knew all about the high commissions that hotels are charged for bookings through online travel agents (OTAs), I would do the right […]
A Bleisure Path to Purchase and How to Market to it
According to a survey from Bridgestreet Global Hospitality, 83% of respondents say they use time on business trips to explore the city they’re visiting. NB: This is an article by […]
Is the era of the direct bookings coming to an end?
Recent years have seen a rise in the number of the online booking platforms. They’ve become increasingly popular, and as the intermediaries between hotels and their guests, seem to be […]
