July 4, 2023 Customer Testimonials, Videos I Gusti Putu Stephen, Corporate Assistant Director E-commerce Connectivity at Archipelago International Hotels, Resorts & Residences, discusses how their technology company has greatly benefited from using the RateGain Channel Manager. These tools enable them to efficiently manage multiple distribution channels, connect with OTA systems, and automate rate and affordability management through two-way integration. As a result, their hotel visibility has increased globally. Watch the video here: Read the complete transcript here: As a technology company, uh, it really helped us a lot in terms. I mean, the first one, RezGain, uh, by using a…
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Cynthia Lim — Group Revenue Manager at The Ascott Group — discusses the need for quick adaptation and responsiveness in the face of the pandemic. She emphasizes the importance of being able to adapt to changes and find different solutions. The pandemic has brought about a significant shift in how things operate. And so, she believes, the ability to adapt quickly to the changing environment has become crucial. Join Cynthia Lim as she shares her journey and showcases the resilience, innovation, and adaptability necessary to overcome challenges and drive forward amidst the pandemic’s impact. Watch the video here: Read the…
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Bryan Bailey — VP of Revenue & Distribution at Minor Hotels — talks to RateGain about the technological changes critical for hotel commercial teams to remain profitable. Bryan emphasized the need to understand the customer journey for the technological needs of hotels. He mentions how technology can be used to gather and store data at various touch points in the customer journey. Talking about the years of crisis, he recalls the significant technological developments that have happened in the hotel industry. Bryan believes that it is important for hotels to seize the opportunities presented by technology to gather more customer…
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In this video, Suchada Taechotirote, CEO and Founder at FavStay, emphasizes the criticality of embracing technological changes for profitability in the hospitality industry. She highlights the need to expand the client base and establish partnerships by leveraging platforms and technology. By adopting the right technology, hotels can effectively reach more partners and increase sales without relying heavily on human resources. Suchada emphasizes the importance of finding platforms and technologies that facilitate seamless communication, efficient operations, and maximum revenue generation. These insights shed light on the significant role technology plays in driving success in the hospitality sector. Watch the video here:…
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If you have clients who are interested in Cuba but are hesitant because of possible recent food shortages; you might want to take a close look at Cayo Largo. The days of un-ripe vegetables and dishes that lack flavor are being replaced with creative and quality cuisine. TravelPulse Canada is currently on location, staying at Memories Cayo Largo and touring the other 10 hotels on the island, now under Sunwing Travel Group’s Blue Diamond Resorts. We have been pleasantly surprised at the food offerings – which, quite simply, have been elevated due to the Sunwing transaction last year. In a…
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Dynamic Pricing Strategy in Hotels, Airlines practice it. So do online retailers and sports event organizers. Should hotels be an exception, then? Dynamic Pricing Strategy in Hotels – Dynamic pricingalso known as time-based pricing, is a revenue-management strategies employed by various industries, involving real-time tweaking of prices of products or services on the basis of their demand and supply. Dynamic pricing in the hotel industry Thanks to sophisticated technology and the internet, the pricing operations of hotels have never been more efficient and profitable. Hotels now have much headroom to experiment with revenue management approaches. We now witness their drift…
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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…
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As a hotelier, you understand the importance of having an efficient and user-friendly booking engine to manage your online reservations. With so many booking engine providers available in the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for your hotel. Evaluating a booking engine requires careful consideration of several factors that can affect its overall performance and your hotel’s success. Here, we’ll discuss the key features and capabilities that you should consider when evaluating a booking engine. 1. Customization The first factor to consider when evaluating a booking engine is customization. Your booking engine should be able to…
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