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Understanding Online Distribution Channels

In a period of economic uncertainty, hotel operators cannot seek to control economic conditions, but they can strategically implement marketing to increase sales and hotel profitability regardless of market uncertainty. […]

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Hotel ADR Rise vs Distribution Channels Cost

According to the latest TravelClick data launched early May 2015, Hotel bookings from individual business and leisure travellers spiked across a variety of digital channels in the first quarter of […]

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Driving bookings through social media

Being present on social media sites is a given. Each platform has its own characteristics, driving and targeting various consumer segments. Here are tips on how hotels can better engage […]

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The Future of Hotel Booking

Sabre has released a new travel trend report with advice for hoteliers on how to sell to modern travellers. The Future of Hotel Booking – A Guide to Hotel Retailing, […]

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London hotels report marginal occupancy growth in May

Occupancy growth is up marginally as revenue per available room (RevPAR) and room rates slump for London hotels during May, according to new preliminary figures released by STR Global.  Following […]

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UAE sees strong supply and demand growth for May

STR Global has reported strong supply and demand growth for the UAE in May 2015 with an increase in supply by 5.6% and an 8% boost in demand. Occupancy has […]

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Fear of new strategy stymies revenue managers

Revenue managers in Scandinavia are working to overcome their fear of being first. Speaking during a Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Europe event Thursday, revenue managers said they understand […]

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How should you price resort fees?

Resort fees are proving profitable in the hotel business, with $2.1 billion in revenues collected in 2013 with an estimated margin of 80% to 90%. But that does not necessarily […]

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Employees unhappy with revenue management compensation plans

Incentive compensation is an important motivational tool for these roles, but a new study uncovers significant employee dissatisfaction with the current state of incentive compensation plans in the hotel industry. […]

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Accor fights OTA with open enrollment for independents

Accor has rebranded itself into AccorHotels while also opening up its booking platform to independent hoteliers. This bold move is taking the fight to online travel agencies by giving independents […]

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