Why the CRS is fast becoming the central hub of hotel distribution strategy
Among the critical choices in formulating a revenue management strategy,selecting the primary distribution system for a hotel stands out. Historically, theProperty Management System (PMS) fulfilled this role, but its limitations havebecome increasingly evident in recent times. Let’s clarify that our PMS partners are invaluable, but it’s essential to recognizethat the PMS was primarily designed for […]
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Embracing AI: Strategies for Futureproofing Your Hotel Operations
The hospitality industry, with its rich tapestry of traditions and personal touches, might seem an unlikely candidate for the AI revolution. Yet, as we delve deeper into the 21st century, the symbiosis between hotels and artificial intelligence is becoming undeniable. Embracing AI is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity for futureproofing hotel operations. 1. […]
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Everything you need to know about GDS and how to leverage it to sell your hotels
Despite often being overlooked, GDS bookings have surged beyond 2019 levels,with a 15 to 25% increase in average booking value. Learn what the GDS is, how itworks, and why it’s essential for reaching travel agents. Uncover how hotels, bothlarge and small, can benefit from this dynamic platform, and gain insights fromindustry experts on maximizing your […]
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2023 Hotel Online Distribution Trends: Drawing insights to guide your hospitality marketing & revenue strategies
Each year D-EDGE publishes a comprehensive report to give you the keys todistribution and optimise your revenues. In this report you will find keydistribution metrics, including gross and average booking revenue, average rate,length of stay, channel market share, cancellation rates and lead times. Furthermore, they share strategies for leveraging new travel patterns to grow yourhotel […]
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Consumer Payment Behavior Is Changing; Here’s How Hotels Can Capture More Bookings
Published originally 13th March 2023 by D-Edge Payment processing has always been a major pain point for hotels. As new payment methods gain in popularity, things are getting even more complex. Gone are the days when cash was king. Globally, cashless payments are set to increase by more than 80% to almost 1.9 trillion transactions from 2020 […]
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2023 Expected to become a landmark year for data privacy in the Hospitality Industry
2023 Expected to become a landmark year for data privacy in the Hospitality Industry While innovation and technology are leading the heartbeat of the Hospitality industry, in particularly the hotel business is under the loop. With new technologies appearing and by no means much needed, the privacy and compliance to international laws is hardly being […]
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10 Magic questions as vital drive to create opportunity for independent and boutique hotels
10 Magic questions as vital drive to create opportunity for independent and boutique hotels Door to Opportunity Whatever business you are in as entrepreneur, it’s vital to watch other industries to track and understand their successes as well as learn from their mistakes and failures. Innovation, directly related to research & development decides the strategy […]
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6 Tech hacks for hotels
6 Tech hacks for hotels By Jeroen Gulickx Apparently Covid-19 has opened a can of opportunity within technology for our wonderful hotel industry. You can read everywhere that hotels are looking for alternative technology, or technology that drives revenue or reduces cost. It’s probably true as many colleagues in the tech industry are seeing a […]
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