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Hoteliers should explore all distribution options, including how these channels can benefit their hotel, to create a multi-faceted mix meeting market needs

Production statistics for every channel compared to the cost of distribution could easily give you the evidence of a revenue contribution for every channel and net rate (after cost breakdown) as well

It appears we are on the cusp of another recession. It’s time to get resilient. Here are tips on what hotels can do to keep the lights on over the upcoming weeks and months

The road, the car, and the fuel are three components necessary for a journey. The same can be said of front desk software, a booking engine, and a channel manager for a guest journey

No two hotels’ distribution mix is the same and they often struggle to retrieve, collect, and synthesize all of their data. This leads to missed opportunities to shift share to more profitable channels.

Hoteliers seeking to optimize their distribution mix must examine the costs, profitability, and performance of each channel, with regard to business goals and customer segments

If you are not regularly looking at your Channel Mix, incorporate it into your team’s analysis. Revenue Managers, as a whole, generally do not look at Channel Mix as a data point.

The topic of rate parity continues to be a relevant and developing discussion within the hospitality industry, with hoteliers becoming more informed on the matter.

The answer to the question “Why increase hotel Direct Bookings?” is straightforward. Ask yourself “whether you want to grow your hotel consistently” or “you’re happy with immediate benefits of OTA’s”.

It’s hard to believe, but 2019 is not that far away. It’s time to start thinking about the new year at your B&B and to determine how you will spend […]