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Why Metasearch is critical for your Direct Bookings Strategy
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…
The Role of Advanced Channel Managers in Driving Hotel Business Growth
The hotel industry’s digital landscape is inundated with a plethora of distribution channels, making online sales a daunting task for hoteliers worldwide. However, to counter this challenge, major hotel chains have now turned to a powerful yet simple technology known as the “Channel Manager.” This innovative technology not only helps hotels save time but also boosts direct bookings, increases occupancy rates, and maximizes their online revenues on various platforms. Furthermore, the Channel Manager has become an essential component of distribution strategies, enabling hotels to manage multiple distribution channels in real-time, set room rates, manage room availability and reservations, and diversify…
What Is Hotel Connectivity & Distribution
What is hotel connectivity and distribution? Hotel connectivity and distribution refer to the systems and processes that enable hotels to distribute their inventory (ie, rooms) to multiple online travel agencies (OTAs), global distribution systems (GDSs), and other distribution channels, such as metasearch engines or direct booking engines. Hotel connectivity involves the integration of hotel management systems with distribution channels, allowing hoteliers to update and manage their room availability, rates, and inventory across multiple channels in real time. This connectivity can be achieved through various technological solutions, such as application programming interfaces (APIs), channel managers, or property management systems (PMSs). Distribution,…
What is RevPAR in Hotels and How to Calculate It?
RevPAR stands for Revenue per Available Room, which is a crucial metric used in the hospitality and tourism industry. RevPAR is a performance indicator that measures a hotel’s ability to fill its available rooms and generate revenue from them. What is RevPAR ? RevPAR stands for Revenue Per Available Room. It is a widely used metric in the hotel industry that measures the average revenue earned per available room over a specific period of time. RevPAR is calculated by dividing a hotel’s total room revenue by the total number of available rooms. RevPAR is an important metric because it helps…
Journey to better guest satisfaction: Why digitization is the shortcut you need
As hotels are on the path of improving guest satisfaction, several solutions have come to light. The unique challenges presented by an industry as dynamic and varied as the hotel industry require multiple interventions. In order to maximize productivity and guest satisfaction, hotels need to solve a multitude of problems. But what if there was one solution to all these problems? The journey to a thousand great guest experiences can start with one simple step: digital integration. The technology revolution has given hotels new ways to meet the changing needs of their guests. The pandemic acted as a catalyst for…
Role of Technological Partnerships in Hotel Operations
In today’s fast-paced world, hoteliers face a myriad of challenges in managing their operations efficiently while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. However, there is a solution at hand – strategic technological partnerships. These collaborations offer innovative solutions that streamline processes, boost efficiency, and ultimately make life easier for hoteliers. But to truly understand the transformative power of technological collaborations in the hospitality industry, it is important to understand the challenges faced by hoteliers. Challenges in Hotel Operations Hoteliers often encounter operational challenges that hinder efficiency and compromise guest satisfaction. These challenges include time-consuming administrative tasks, the need for seamless communication across…