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Thomas M.
Thomas M.
7 Ways to Get Guests to Skip the OTAs and Book Directly on Your Hotel Website
Wanny M.
Wanny M.
September 15, 2020

7 Ways to Get Guests to Skip the OTAs and Book Directly on Your Hotel Website

As a hotelier, one of your constant annoyances is probably OTAs. They charge huge commission fees, but unfortunately a lot of bookings are made through them. Of course, the goal is to get more people to book directly on your website, so you can pocket more of the money made. With that in mind, here are ten strategies you can use to get more potential customers to book directly on your website.

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7 Ways to Get Guests to Skip the OTAs and Book Directly on Your Hotel Website
Wanny M.
Wanny M.
Wanny M.
September 15, 2020

7 Ways to Get Guests to Skip the OTAs and Book Directly on Your Hotel Website

As a hotelier, one of your constant annoyances is probably OTAs. They charge huge commission fees, but unfortunately a lot of bookings are made through them. Of course, the goal is to get more people to book directly on your website, so you can pocket more of the money made. With that in mind, here are ten strategies you can use to get more potential customers to book directly on your website.

8 Essentials for Being a Great Manager
Wanny M.
Wanny M.
August 10, 2020

8 Essentials for Being a Great Manager

Here’s a scenario for you:

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8 Essentials for Being a Great Manager
Wanny M.
Wanny M.
Wanny M.
August 10, 2020

8 Essentials for Being a Great Manager

Here’s a scenario for you:

Tips on enforcing mask mandates in your hotel
Wanny M.
Wanny M.
August 3, 2020

Tips on enforcing mask mandates in your hotel

Even though COVID-19 is at an all-time high in the United States, time and time again some people just don’t wear masks in public. Or they wear them incorrectly. Blame it on anything from misinformation to denial, but it’s unfortunately a reality that must be dealt with as businesses are trying to reopen safely.

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Tips on enforcing mask mandates in your hotel
Wanny M.
Wanny M.
Wanny M.
August 3, 2020

Tips on enforcing mask mandates in your hotel

Even though COVID-19 is at an all-time high in the United States, time and time again some people just don’t wear masks in public. Or they wear them incorrectly. Blame it on anything from misinformation to denial, but it’s unfortunately a reality that must be dealt with as businesses are trying to reopen safely.

Akia and SkyTouch Technology Announce a Direct Integration via SkyTouch
Wanny M.
Wanny M.
May 21, 2020

Akia and SkyTouch Technology Announce a Direct Integration via SkyTouch

The integration between Akia and SkyTouch’s platform enables hoteliers to intelligently manage their hotel operations.

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Akia and SkyTouch Technology Announce a Direct Integration via SkyTouch
Wanny M.
Wanny M.
Wanny M.
May 21, 2020

Akia and SkyTouch Technology Announce a Direct Integration via SkyTouch

The integration between Akia and SkyTouch’s platform enables hoteliers to intelligently manage their hotel operations.

Why do hotels need my credit card for a "hold"?
Ryan K.
Ryan K.
January 9, 2020

Why do hotels need my credit card for a "hold"?

What is a hold anyways?

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Why do hotels need my credit card for a "hold"?
Ryan K.
Ryan K.
Ryan K.
January 9, 2020

Why do hotels need my credit card for a "hold"?

What is a hold anyways?

5 Ways To Create Website Experiences to Complement OTAs
Ryan K.
Ryan K.

5 Ways To Create Website Experiences to Complement OTAs

Whenever we talk to hoteliers about their pain points, almost all of them will mention OTAs. Booking Holdings and Expedia have created a duopoly where they have gobbled up the vast majority of the consumer demands.

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5 Ways To Create Website Experiences to Complement OTAs
Ryan K.
Ryan K.
Ryan K.

5 Ways To Create Website Experiences to Complement OTAs

Whenever we talk to hoteliers about their pain points, almost all of them will mention OTAs. Booking Holdings and Expedia have created a duopoly where they have gobbled up the vast majority of the consumer demands.

10 Traits Hotel Managers Should Look For in a Hotel Employee Candidate
Wanny M.
Wanny M.

10 Traits Hotel Managers Should Look For in a Hotel Employee Candidate

As the hotel industry gradually recovers from the pandemic, hotels will begin hiring employees again. While hotels work on recovering this year, it’s especially important to have the best possible hotel employees that can enable great guest experiences and smooth operations. As a hotel manager, these are ten important traits or qualities that you should look for in a candidate for a hotel employee position.

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10 Traits Hotel Managers Should Look For in a Hotel Employee Candidate
Wanny M.
Wanny M.
Wanny M.

10 Traits Hotel Managers Should Look For in a Hotel Employee Candidate

As the hotel industry gradually recovers from the pandemic, hotels will begin hiring employees again. While hotels work on recovering this year, it’s especially important to have the best possible hotel employees that can enable great guest experiences and smooth operations. As a hotel manager, these are ten important traits or qualities that you should look for in a candidate for a hotel employee position.

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