reservations
Checkmate OTAs: 3 Winning Strategies to Drive Direct Bookings
Fortunately, there are a few strategies that hoteliers can use to checkmate OTAs and encourage more hotel direct bookings
7 Strategies to Increase Holiday Bookings at Your Hotel
With so many hotels having their eyes set on locking in holiday bookings, it’s only natural that the competition is fierce
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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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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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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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Why Last Minute Bookings Can Be Gold
The era of the perfect booking window is behind us. It’s time to welcome the dynamic, unpredictable, yet highly rewarding world of last minute bookings
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Conversion Rate Doesn’t Matter, Revenue Does
There is a direct relationship between conversion rate, visits, and reservations numbers, and the higher any of these numbers are, more reservations result
The Blueprint for a Top-Tier Hotel Reservation Team
Your reservation team can coordinate closely with management, offering essential real-world data for forecasting availability, sales and staffing needs
Using Business on the Books in Complete Benchmarking Approach
Hotel owners and operators are best positioned for success when they measure their business from every angle. That is why no benchmarking experience can be considered comprehensive without frequent insight […]
Managing Hotel Suites for Optimal Revenue
Hoteliers often upgrade their highest-paying guests or loyalty members . While this tactic can help maximize room occupancy, it’s not the most revenue maximizing option