Galileo GDS: Overview for hotels
Learn how to streamline bookings, automate operations, and connect with Galileo's global network via SiteMinder.
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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 price monitoring: How to track hotel prices
What is hotel price monitoring? Hotel price monitoring is a crucial practice that involves tracking the prices of hotel rooms, both within your own portfolio and across competitors. This data-driven approach enables you to make informed pricing decisions, ensuring you remain competitive in the market while maximising revenue. Why is hotel price monitoring important for […]
What is discount pricing? Strategy and examples for hotels
What is discount pricing? Discount pricing is a revenue management strategy where prices are lowered temporarily or for certain conditions to attract guests and boost occupancy rates. By offering discounted prices, hotels aim to increase demand, especially during off-peak periods, without compromising on profitability. Why is discount pricing used in hotels? Hoteliers utilise discount pricing […]
What is cost based pricing? Example and strategy
What is cost based pricing? Cost-based pricing is a pricing method where the selling price of a product or service is determined by adding a markup to the unit cost or, in the case of hotels, the cost of keeping a room available and maintained for use. For hoteliers, understanding cost-based pricing as a method […]
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What is Sabre GDS? Learn how it works
Learn about Sabre GDS, how to use it, and how it empowers hotels to boost global visibility, streamline operations, and drive revenue.
Amadeus GDS: What is it used for?
Learn about Amadeus GDS and what it can be used for at your hotel group to maximise bookings and boost revenue.
Why events are shaking up the world of travel – and what this means for hotel revenue management
The wave of concert announcements by international music acts this year has stirred excitement not just among fans, but hoteliers. The mad rush for tickets to see the likes of Coldplay, Oasis and Kylie Minogue has triggered a sharp demand for hotel rooms wherever these artists are performing. And, this phenomenon has extended beyond concerts. […]
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What is the CAP Hospitality Initiative? Guide for hotels
Discover Morocco's CAP Hospitality Initiative: A comprehensive tourism upgrade program offering financial support up to 100M dirhams for hotel renovations, sustainability improvements, and staff training to enhance guest experiences and meet international standards.
How do hotel key cards work? 3 main types
A hotel key card can improve operational efficiency, boost guest satisfaction, and support sustainable practices for medium-sized hotels.
Unified inbox: How to create a messaging hub at your hotel
Establishing a unified inbox will help your hotel optimise guest communications and boost revenue. Here’s a full guide.
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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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What is a bed bank? List of bed bank examples for hotels
Learn how hotels can integrate bed banks with property management systems to streamline inventory updates, manage rates, and boost bookings.
IoT in hospitality: Internet of Things for hotels
IoT in hospitality offers hotels innovative tools to automate operations, enhance guest satisfaction, and future-proof their business.
What is a destination management company (DMC)? Guide for hotels
Discover how a destination management company partnership can unlock new revenue streams for your hotel business.