Revenue Management Resolutions: Data, Channel and Room Type Management
Budgets are complete, approved, and put to bed. Starting 2019 off right can set your full year up to success. NB: This is an article from Rainmaker Can you track…
What the Changing Distribution Landscape Means for Hotels in 2019
As traveler behavior and hotel technology undergo momentous transformations, the hotel distribution landscape is transforming right along with them. NB: This is an article from Rainmaker Your hotel distribution strategy…
The GDS = Good, Darn Sense
Today, hoteliers spend most of their time trying to ‘beat the OTAs’ by focusing primarily on increasing their direct bookings; that’s a fantastic tactic BUT it’s not the only one…
The State of Hospitality Distribution Report: Metasearch
Metasearch Is critical to the travel research process now finds new report, with 94% of travelers reporting that they use metasearch when booking hotels and 73% doing so regularly NB:…
Best Practices for Managing Hotel Distribution Costs
Distribution costs have been steadily rising over the past several years, driven by the increasing market share of online travel agencies (OTAs). NB: This is an article from Rainmaker In…
3 Steps to Navigating the Challenge of Hotel Rate Parity
As a distribution manager, does rate parity fall into your “very hard to deal with” basket? If it does, you’re not alone. NB: This is an article from OTA Insight…
Best Practices for Managing Hotel Distribution Channels
While OTAs may seem like competition, they are, in fact, important distribution channels that move hotel room inventory and increase the hotel’s visibility in the market. NB: This is an…
Here’s How to Plan The Best Channels Mix For Your B&B
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…
Do You Know What Your Distribution Channels Cost?
Many hotels are not as focused as they should be on their channel costs. In fact, a report by the Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA) revealed that just 65…
The End of Hotel Metasearch As We Know It
Price comparison engines, better known as metasearch engines or simply metasearch, have been around since 1995. Remember websites like BargainFinder, NetBot and Nextag? NB: This is an article from hebs…