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How do Hotels Distribute Inventory to Drive Bookings

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The hospitality industry is a diverse and complex landscape. One of the most important aspects of this industry is distribution, which refers to the process of getting hotel inventory to consumers through various channels. With the rise of online travel agencies (OTAs), hoteliers must navigate a complex distribution landscape to maximize their revenue and reach as many potential guests as possible. Why do hotels use third-party distribution channels? Increased Exposure By listing their properties on third-party channels, hotels can reach a wider audience than they might be able to on their own. This can be especially useful for independent or…

Why Metasearch is critical for your Direct Bookings Strategy

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With the increased usage of mobile, as well as travelers looking for more options the travel industry is now witnessing a shift in consumer behavior, with travelers looking for better deals for more exclusive destinations. While looking for these exclusive destinations, travelers expect seamless experiences from the minute they book, until the time they check out and while OTAs have been a critical partner in solving for distribution, destination properties that are targeting leisure travelers are now looking to solve the end-to-end journey and are also looking to invest in tools that can help with the same. If you are…

Is RevPAR the Best Metric to Measure Profitability?

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RevPAR stands for Revenue Per Available Room, which is a key performance metric used in the hotel industry to evaluate a hotel’s financial performance. RevPAR is calculated by multiplying a hotel’s average daily room rate (ADR) by its occupancy rate. The formula for calculating RevPAR is as follows: RevPAR = ADR x Occupancy Rate For example, if a hotel had an ADR of $150 and an occupancy rate of 80%, the RevPAR would be $120 ($150 x 0.80 = $120). This means that on average, the hotel is generating $120 in revenue per available room. RevPAR is a useful metric…

RateGain elevates Shobhit Agrawal as the Head of Engineering

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New Delhi, May 5, 2023: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global provider of SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality, today announced the elevation of Shobhit Agrawal as its Head of Engineering for its Distribution business. As the Head of Engineering, Shobhit will be responsible for leading RateGain’s technology roadmap and vision for its distribution business. RateGain’s distribution business powers the Top 23 of 30 hotel chains in the world and relies on RateGain’s software to process billions of transactions. Shobhit is a seasoned technology leader with a strong background in building mission-critical platforms across Financial Services, Media and Entertainment, and…

10 Small Event Space Ideas to Make the Most of Your Venue

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Planning an event in a tiny venue and don’t know where to start? We’ve gathered these 10 small event space ideas to inspire you and kick the planning process off right! For this article, we consider any private venue that can accommodate 100 people or fewer to be a small event space. If you’ve never planned an event in a venue this intimate before, the good news is that all of your experience and knowledge will still apply—you just need to scale it down. With small event spaces, the key is to find a gathering area with the right atmosphere…

A Virtual Education Preview from Solution Providers

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How does an industry that is required to offer a relaxed, discreet, unobtrusive, and unencumbered experience for guests and members, reconcile those goals with offering guests and members a secure environment? Every company is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe environment for its employees. Understanding that there is potential for danger, hospitality properties need to counter it with preemptive response planning. It is imperative for organizations to implement appropriate security measures, collaborate with local authorities and train staff in proper prevention and reaction methods. Employers can provide a safe and secure working environment by using a thorough security system…

Shared rooms, rancid food, no clothes: new report lays bare shocking conditions of those seeking refuge in UK | Immigration and asylum

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Asylum seekers have been forced to live for a year in windowless rooms smaller than prison cells, served food so directly it is blamed for causing diabetes, and have spent days in their underwear because they only have one change of clothes. These are the shocking conditions laid bare this weekend in a comprehensive report from the charity Migrant Voice, which took testimony from 170 asylum seekers staying in London hotels that are supposed to serve as short-term accommodation. The charity has chronicled repeated accounts of overcrowding, “filthy rooms”, abusive and obstructive staff and “dangerously erratic” healthcare. The immigration minister,…

Difference Between a Hotel PMS, Channel Manager, OTAs and Booking Engine

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The hotel industry has undergone a major transformation in the past decade, largely driven by technology. Hoteliers are now leveraging various tools and platforms to manage their operations, streamline processes, and boost revenue. Four such tools are Hotel PMS, Channel Managers, OTAs, and Booking Engines. In this blog post, we will discuss the differences between these four tools and their importance in the hotel industry. Hotel PMS (Property Management System) A Property Management System (PMS) is the heart of any hotel’s operations. A Hotel PMS is a software application that allows hoteliers to manage various hotel operations such as front…