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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. Understanding the impact of your hotel reservation system on your business is key. Despite the rising popularity of OTAs, direct bookings continue to hold their own in the competitive landscape.

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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.   As technology continues to reshape the hospitality landscape, the importance of an effective reservation system cannot be overstated—it's the key to unlocking efficiency and excellence in modern hotel management.

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How To Avoid Overbooking In the Hotel Industry

InnQuest

Here’s a brief explanation of the reasons why hotel overbookings happen: Uncertain Cancellations: Hotels anticipate a certain percentage of reservations to be canceled. Revenue Maximization: In a bid to maximize revenue, hotels often accept more reservations than their actual room inventory.

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Best Practices in Hotel Data Management-Hotel Data Analytics

Hotelogix

Harnessing hotel data is essential for navigating the modern hospitality landscape, enhancing operational efficiency, and tailoring marketing efforts to meet guest preferences better. You can unlock a wealth of untapped revenue by analyzing data to forecast demand and adjust pricing accordingly. What is Hotel Data?

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Thoughtful Thursday: What is STAAH CRS?

STAAH

In the dynamic landscape of the hospitality industry, efficient management of room inventory, rates, and reservations is paramount for success. A Central Reservation System (CRS) stands as the nerve center of a robust hotel distribution strategy. Benefits What is CRS?

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The Evolving Role of a Hotel Channel Manager

Revenue Hub

The job was transactional as long as inventory and pricing were synchronized periodically. However, channel management has become vital for a hotel’s commercial success, with increasing reliance on OTAs driving a majority share of room night reservations and the emergence of metasearch players. This allows optimal decision-making.

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Best Practices for Hotel Inventory Management

Revenue Hub

This system enables hoteliers to keep track of available rooms, reservations, and occupancy rates in real-time. This allows them to adjust pricing strategies, allocate rooms accordingly, and maximize revenue during peak seasons while avoiding vacancies during off-peak periods.

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