ROOMS WITH A VIEW: Solscape, New Zealand
How does Solscape in New Zealand balance sustainability and managing guests? This SiteMinder blog explores their ecotourism credentials, and of course yoga.
Online Distribution
Online distribution is the only way for your hotel to stay relative and visible in a hyper competitive market. It’s the only avenue that will allow you to get a profitable share of bookings. Check our blog or download our eBook to understand the importance of online distribution and what the future holds.
8 brilliant quotes on hospitality technology from HITEC’s exclusive Hall of Fame
The world's largest hospitality technology exhibition, HITEC, begins this week in Austin, Texas. These brilliant quotes are from its exclusive Hall of Fame.
How hotels in South-East Asia use direct bookings to swing through online distribution
In his first blog since SiteMinder's acquisition of Globekey, GM Gregor Vogel explores direct bookings within South-East Asia's ever-changing hotel sector.
ROOMS WITH A VIEW: Moorings Hotel, Vanuatu
Cyclone Pam hit tropical paradise Vanuatu back in March. How are hotels rebuilding? How is tourism affected? SiteMinder's blog talks to the Moorings Hotel.
ROOMS WITH A VIEW: Explore Hotel and Hostel
Our latest hotel industry blog, 'Rooms with a View', looks at The Explore Hotel & Hostel in New York City, which is focusing on its guests' specific needs.
ROOMS WITH A VIEW: Waverley House Cottages
‘Rooms with a View’ talks to Jan Davis from Waverley House Cottages in Lakes Entrance about the challenge of adapting to a technology-driven hotel industry.
ROOMS WITH A VIEW: White Sands Negril
In ‘Rooms with a View’, we speak to SiteMinder customers to understand how they run their hotel business and how they’re handling travel industry changes.
Why your hotel can’t afford to overlook these emerging economies
China is crucial in the emerging economies category. But while it presents opportunities for hotels, there are other countries that shouldn't be overlooked.
How your mobile website can get friendly with Google
With big changes to Google search rankings coming in April, hotels must ensure their websites are mobile-friendly. SiteMinder explores the requirements...
Why it’s time to stop the Chinese travel fascination and start capitalising
Opportunities presented by the world's largest tourism market are huge. SiteMinder looks at how and why you should be capitalising on Chinese travellers.
The role of price transparency in converting hotel guests online
Low online conversion rates challenge the entire travel industry. This SiteMinder blog explores where it's moving toward and how price transparency fits in.
5 tips for independent hotels to drive greater efficiencies
Offer streamlined direct booking options on your website, mobile booking apps, competitive pricing and incentives & capture independent hotel market.
How to use yield rates to maximise your hotel’s revenue growth – part 2 of 2
Hotels must embrace yield management as a core driver of profitability. Offer your guests the right mix of room types, prices and promotions & maximise ROI.
How to use yield rates to maximise your hotel’s revenue growth – part 1 of 2
Understanding, anticipating and influencing your guests’ behaviour in order to maximise revenue or profits for your hotel is pivotal pricing strategy for to
How to overcome the flaw in hotel revenue management
Why determining a hotel’s supply isn’t as simple as counting rooms, and how real-time reservations can be managed with real-time technology.