Expert Insights

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Why Events Stand Out as Strong Demand Predictor for Hotels

In the world of events, they are not all created equally when it comes to the impact they will have on demand

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Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Price Your Rooms High

Shedding the fear of high ADR requires a mindset shift. Instead of worrying about driving guests away, focus on the tangible benefits of higher room price

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Spend on Commissions or Invest in Your Direct Sales?

The hotel industry pays OTAs around $47,000M per year in commissions, an average of almost $2,685 per room per year*

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Google Kills Metasearch Commission Bidding (CPA): What Next?

The end of google commission based bidding models impacts hotels. We outline options to ensure your metasearch strategy remains high value and impactful

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10 Effective Strategies to Boost City Hotel Occupancy

Implementing these strategies can significantly improve occupancy rates in city hotels. Each approach plays a vital role in boosting hotel performance

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The Value of Automated Pricing for Independent Hotels

This discussion recognises the challenges faced by independent properties in managing pricing strategies manually and how automated pricing systems can help

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8 Tips to Improve Your OTA Conversion Rates

Boosting page ranking organically involves maintaining a high conversion rate, which OTAs favor when determining a hotel’s page position

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Adapting to Change: How Can Hotels Stay Ahead of Industry Trends?

Hotels are so multifaceted that adopting meaningful change is hard to do “from the top” without considering how different departments are going to absorb it

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25 Ways to Setup Your Hotel Online Presence for Greater Exposure

Once you identify where your needs are, you can begin planning a tactical strategy and implementation to increase your hotel’s total online presence

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Why Group Hotel Bookings are Good for your Small Hotel

Targeting group travellers is an ideal option for your small hotel, because it allows you to maximise your occupancy with one low-cost booking

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