Marketing - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 34

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Merusaka Nusa Dua, Bali (Indonesia)

📦 STAAH offers various products for hotel management: Channel Manager, Booking Engine, Instantsite Website, Gift Voucher Engine, and Review Minder. Each product is designed to improve hotel operations and guest experiences with distinct functions, accessible through dedicated links. Please note that the text provided does not contain specific data such as key facts, dates, locations, numbers, or statistical information. The summary is based on the general content and purpose of the services mentioned.

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Acappella Suite Hotel (Malaysia):

🏠 STAAH introduces a suite of products for hotel management, featuring Channel Manager, Booking Engine, Instantsite Website, Gift Voucher Engine, and Review Minder. Each product offers distinct functionalities aimed at enhancing the digital presence and operational efficiency of hotels. The Channel Manager helps in managing bookings across multiple platforms, while the Booking Engine allows for direct booking on the hotel's website. Instantsite Website facilitates the creation of a hotel website, the Gift Voucher Engine enables the sale of gift vouchers, and Review Minder assists in review management.

Drive your hotel’s success with a dynamic pricing intelligence

💸 Hoteliers use rate intelligence for competitive edge as of Dec 3, 2024. SiteMinder offers a data-rich platform with tools to unify data, create reports, and save time. Features include Business Intelligence for daily rate optimization, a Channel Manager for real-time offer deployment, and a Booking Engine to maximize rates through direct sales on various platforms. More information can be found on SiteMinder's website.

Thanksgiving 2024 travel reached new heights

📆 The FAA reported a record 232,000 flights scheduled and over 12 million travelers at TSA checkpoints during the Thanksgiving weekend, November 24-28, 2024. Despite the surge, airlines were prepared, with flight cancellations at only 0.3% and delays at 1.2%. These figures represent the industry's resilience and improved passenger experience.

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‘We have to flip back to an early booking…

🛫 Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy emphasized the shift back to an early booking market during the company's conference in Paphos, Cyprus. He cited the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel and its effect on bookings as a catalyst for a prevalent late market in 2024. Heapy stressed the difficulty in cancelling booked holidays and the importance of filling aircraft, even if it means dropping prices. To ensure certainty and reduce risk, Jet2holidays is now focusing its marketing on summer 2025, targeting family bookings.

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How to Choose the Best Channel Manager for a Hotel Business

🏨 In November 2024, Hotelogix published an article on selecting the best channel managers for hotel businesses. The article aimed to guide hoteliers through optimizing their distribution strategy and increasing bookings with leading channel management software. No specific statistical data or numbers are provided in the text.

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OTA Oojo launches in Germany

🏠 OTA Oojo, part of Trevolution Group, expanded to Germany as its first European market outside the UK, leveraging its digital platform and 20+ years of experience. Partnering with Kayak, Oojo taps into Germany's sizeable, digitally-savvy travel sector, aiming to meet high service quality standards. Oojo offers a tech-driven, independent travel planning experience, supported by Kayak's network including Swoodoo, Momondo, and Checkfelix.

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Bedsonline launches new loyalty programme

💸 Bedsonline, of the HBX Group, launches Bedsonline Rewards to replace Star Rewards in some markets. New tier-based loyalty program offers points for purchases, with a 2,000-point bonus for new agents. Tiers from Bronze level provide escalating benefits. Redeemable rewards include Amazon and other vouchers or Bedsonline vouchers. Initial rollout in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands, with Europe to follow soon. Bertrand Sava, managing director, emphasizes flexibility and value for agents' personal and professional benefits.

How to Capture More from Every Guest with Upsells

📌 Strategic upselling of hotel amenities through digital retail approaches can increase revenue and build brand loyalty. Automated, personalized messaging enhances guest experiences from the start, offering tailored suggestions like room upgrades, early check-ins, and exclusive dining packages. Seamless digital interactions, such as mobile check-ins, bypass long queues. Upselling tiers range from essential room upgrades to premium private spa treatments. Implementing an upselling strategy involves selecting a tech partner, minimal integration, automated communication, and immediate revenue boosts per guest.

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The Standard announces second branded residences in the U.S.

🏗️ The Standard is introducing its second U.S. branded residence, The Standard Residences, Brickell, in Miami's Financial District in collaboration with Newgard Development Group and Two Roads Development. Located at One Brickell Riverfront, the 45-story luxury building will feature 422 residences, ranging from 500 to 1,100 square feet. Amenities include a rooftop pool and lounge, a 10th-floor spa and fitness room, and a signature restaurant. Sales are led by ONE Sotheby’s International Realty's Development Division.

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