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How To Promote Direct Hotel Bookings – A Concise Guide

InnQuest

As time progresses, direct bookings are becoming an integral part of every hotel’s distribution mix. After all, paying hefty commissions for third-party bookings isn’t the most desirable way to handle business. Hoteliers across the globe understand this and are now focusing on how to get more direct hotel bookings for their business.

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Hotel property management systems

Les Roches

Known as hotel property management systems or hotel PMS , this software enables hotel management to use digital platforms to streamline operations such as bookings, guest check-ins and housekeeping coordination, while enhancing guest experiences. What is a hotel property management system (PMS)?

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“All in One” Property Management Systems Vs “Best of Breed” Solutions

STAAH

The “HospiTech” space is awash with solutions that promise they are the new panacea or can provide silver bullets to unwary hoteliers; non more so than “All-in-One Property Management System (PMS)” providing channel management and booking engine capabilities (as well as of course managing reservations).

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Hotel booking plugin: Top 10

SiteMinder

What is a hotel booking plugin? Direct booking plugins are apps that will further reduce your reliance on OTAs by bringing more features and greater functionality to your existing booking engine. Table of contents Why are booking plugins so powerful? Many hotel booking plugins help with: Easy mobile bookings.

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6 Steps to Successful Hotel Management

InnQuest

Hotel management is a complex and challenging task requiring business acumen and customer service skills. This includes everything from online booking systems and inventory management to customer relationship management tools. Book a demonstration of our award-winning hotel management software here.

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Hold The Phone! 6 Tips for Converting Hotel Calls to Bookings

Revenue Hub

Eighty-three percent of US travelers would rather book online, but that leaves approximately a fifth who would not. In this digital era, front desk agents can’t be blamed for assuming that customers who call have already done their research online – in many cases this is correct. Ask for the booking.

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How Effective Communication in the Hospitality Industry Impacts Revenue Generation?

Hotelogix

Assisting your guests with the local taxi service or making arrangements to check in earlier than usual (for e.g. in case their flight arrives early in the morning) will make them feel at home even before they have checked-in. You can create offers out of these and improve your revenue with a robust property management system.