Difference between a hotel and a motel: A core guide
Explore the key differences between hotels and motels and how to use this knowledge to improve brand positioning of your property.
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Comparison of ThinkReservations alternative: ThinkReservations vs SiteMinder
Compare ThinkReservations and SiteMinder, their features, differences in pricing, and which platform you should choose for your hotel.
Comparison of Smoobu alternative: Smoobu vs SiteMinder
Compare Smoobu and SiteMinder, their features, differences in pricing, and which platform you should choose for your hotel business.
Comparison of ResNexus alternative: ResNexus vs SiteMinder
Compare ResNexus and SiteMinder, their features, differences in pricing, and which website builder you should choose for your hotel business.
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Travel wholesalers: Complete guide for hotels
Travel wholesalers can be a beneficial distribution option for hoteliers when used strategically. Learn more here.
PPHE Hotel Group embraces nimble new approach with SiteMinder Multi-Property
PPHE’s distribution team has turned to SiteMinder, which enables its hotels to load, manage and distribute their rates centrally.
Always ready: Minor Hotels sustains adaptability with SiteMinder Multi-Property
Minor Hotels has made being adaptable part of its DNA. The sometimes more, sometimes less approach of the 530-strong hotel group makes it ready for change at any moment, and the company expects the same of its technology partners. SiteMinder’s latest response has been Multi-Property.
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Hotel POS system: Scaling your hotel operations
This blog will tell you all you need to know about hotel POS software, including how the right system can help you optimise operations and scale your business.
Hotel price monitoring: How to track hotel prices
Learn more about hotel price monitoring, why hotel price tracking is important for managers, and how hotels can easily monitor room prices.
What is discount pricing? Strategy and examples for hotels
Learn about discount pricing for hotels and strategies for setting competitive rates, attracting more guests, and boosting room revenue.
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How to choose hotel revenue management software
Looking for hotel revenue management software? Read SiteMinder's guide to help make the right decision when selecting a revenue management system.
Central Reservation System (CRS): Guide for hotels
A central reservation system (CRS) can be crucial for the success of your hotel’s booking strategy. Learn more here.
Revenue management systems: Guide for hotel owners
Learn why hotel owners are turning to revenue management systems to stay competitive, reduce workload, and make pricing decisions that improve revenue. Find out more in our comprehensive guide.
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Hotel laws & regulations: How to stay compliant for hotel owners
Stay compliant and avoid costly legal issues with our guide to hotel laws and regulations. Learn how to navigate complex laws and ensure your operations stay compliant across multiple properties.
Hotel equipment: Complete guide for hotel owners
Guide for hotel owners on essential equipment by department, its impact on efficiency, cost, and guest experience, plus how SiteMinder integrates with key systems.
Travel packages: Examples and ideas for hotels
Want to fill rooms during off-peak times? Travel packages are a powerful tool for hotel owners. Create compelling bundles that drive bookings.
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Hotel sales manager: Job skills and responsibilities
Maximise the potential of a hotel sales manager at your hotel or chain, from implementing effective sales tactics to using the right tools.
Hotel subscription: Plans, models, and trends
This guide dives into pricing, marketing, and implementation strategies to help you build a successful hotel subscription service.
Hotel influencer marketing: Program strategies for hotels
Leverage hotel influencer marketing for your property. Discover strategies, find the right influencers, and measure ROI with our full guide.
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Checking into far away lands: 15 of our more remote customer properties
Starting out in 2006, we could never have imagined some of the corners of the globe that we would reach As part of our 15th birthday celebrations, below is a selection of 15 of our more remote SiteMinder customers. Ranguana Caye (Ranguana Caye, Belize) A private two-acre island on the edge of the Belize Barrier […]
From glass igloos to living museums: 15 of our more unique customer properties
With tens of thousands of hotels located across 150 countries around the world, we love that every one of the properties we work alongside is different As part of our 15th birthday celebrations, below is a selection of 15 of our more unique SiteMinder customers. Kakslauttanen, Arctic Resort (Saariselkä, Finland) A family-run group of igloos […]
Introducing the changemakers: 15 of our more eco-friendly customer properties
With SiteMinder customers doing their bit for the planet in every continent around the world, meet some properties at the forefront of sustainability and conservation As part of our 15th birthday celebrations, below is a selection of 15 of our more eco-friendly SiteMinder customers. Easter Island Eco Lodge (Easter Island, Chile) Inspired by Rapa Nui tradition […]
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Hotel keyless entry: A guide to digital accommodations
Hotel keyless entry is just the beginning. Discover keyless entry systems that are shaping the future of hotel security and guest experience.
What is Visito and what does it do?
This blog will break down what Visito does, how it works, and why it’s becoming the go-to AI solution for modern hospitality brands.
Federal Trade Commission: How does it affect hotels?
The Federal Trade Commission is an important US government agency that can impact the way hotels manage their fees. Find out more.