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Direct Bookings vs. OTAs: The Impact of Your Hotel Reservation System

InnQuest

In today’s fast-paced hospitality industry, selecting the right reservation system is crucial for the success of your hotel. Hoteliers often face the decision of whether to focus on direct bookings through their website or rely on Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) to fill rooms.

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Hotel Overbooking: Balancing Risks and Guest Satisfaction

Revenue Hub

Hotel overbooking is a common practice in the hospitality industry, where hotels accept more reservations than the actual number of available rooms. NB: This is an article from Agilysys While overbooking allows hotels to maximize revenue and occupancy rates, it can also lead to challenges and potential guest dissatisfaction.

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Managing Hotel Cancellations to Optimize Revenue and Guest Satisfaction

Revenue Hub

However, by implementing proactive measures and adopting best practices, hotels can mitigate revenue loss, optimize inventory management, and enhance overall guest satisfaction. Guests may also cancel due to better offers or promotions from competing hotels.

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Driving direct bookings via your hotel website? Leverage the power of a booking engine.

Hotelogix

In the hospitality industry, driving direct bookings through your hotel's website is crucial to remain competitive. The most important factor in achieving this is having a well-integrated booking engine. This technology can transform your website into a powerful tool to attract bookings. Let's explore how this works.

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Optimizing Hotel Bookings: How to Solve Booking Inefficiencies

Revenue Hub

Reducing friction in the hotel booking process is a critical strategy for increasing revenue and profitability. By mitigating these friction points, hotels can not only elevate their online reservation experience for customers but also significantly enhance their bookings. Some potential guests will, of course, simply retry.

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Hotel Reservation System: Their Significance and Impact on Your Business

Hotelogix

A hotel reservation system is far more than a booking tool. It's a comprehensive solution that empowers your hotel to optimize operations, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and thrive in a competitive industry.  This streamlined process enhances guest satisfaction and encourages more bookings.

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How can hotels maximise direct bookings?

Hotel Owner

To enhance profitability and cultivate positive guest relationships in your hotel, it’s crucial to recognise the advantages of securing direct bookings. While there are numerous benefits to increasing the share of direct bookings, the most significant is likely the improved profit margin.

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