booking engine
Herbert Park Hotel and Park Residence Increases Direct Bookings and Revenue With P3 Custom Booking Engine
P3 Hotel Software | October 29, 2024
P3's customizable booking engine boosted the luxury hotel’s revenue by 47% and reduced reliance on Online Travel Agencies. October 29 2024 — Dublin & Denver — P3 Hotel Software, a leading innovator in hotel booking solutions, has announced that Herbert Park Hotel and Park Residence, a renowned four-star boutique in the heart of Dublin, has achieved significant boosts in revenue and direct bookings by implementing P3's Custom Booking Engine. The hotel has seen a 47% increase in booking engine revenue within the first 11 months of using P3's system, alongside improving its operational efficiency and guest experience. The shift h...
How Hotels Are Displaying Resort Fees in the Wake of CA’s Junk Fee Law
Genevieve Horchler | October 1, 2024
Not sure how to present resort or amenity fees on your booking engine? See concrete examples of how other hotels are adapting to the hospitality industry's new pricing regulations. By Genevieve Horchler In July 2024, the California Junk Fee Law was passed with the goal of eliminating the confusion surrounding hidden fees in the hospitality industry. This legislation requires hotels and other hospitality players to provide transparent pricing upfront, with mandatory add-ons like resort fees included in the advertised price. While hotels now need to show resort fees upfront, that doesn’t mean there’s only one way to do so. We too...
Maestro All-In-One PMS and Data Plus Collaborate To Provide Seamless End-to-End Integrations for the Famed Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort
Maestro | September 10, 2024
The historic sports training destinations is now benefitting from improved access to financial management technology and enhanced integrations across all operations departments MARKHAM, Ontario, Sept. 10, 2024 — Maestro PMS, the hotel industry’s leading Web Browser-based cloud and on-premises all-in-one property-management system, has teamed with industry-leading financial management platform Data Plus to elevate the technology offerings at the famed Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort. The seamless end-to-end integration is giving the property valuable insights into their financial performance, including occupancy rates, revenue s...
Here’s Why Your Fancy Hotel Website Is Not Converting
Simone Puorto | August 28, 2024
By Simone Puorto And if that sounds just like business common sense, a ton of studies and industry literature prove that this simple integration can boost conversion rates up to 40% (source: AZDS Interactive Group ). ONYX Hospitality Group observed a 40% increase in conversion rates following the integration of SynXis into their site; similarly, TFE Hotels experienced a 21% rise in conversion rates after redesigning their websites with integrated booking engines, while Loews Hotels & Co saw a 30% increase in direct bookings. And the list goes on Ad Infinitum. Quoting these case studies might seem overkill, as this is a no...
How Much Should a Hotel Website Cost?
Lodging Interactive | August 12, 2024
Lodging Interactive offers a SaaS model where a hotel pays a nominal fee upfront and continues with monthly payments for the term of the contract, after which the website is fully owned by the property. Thanks to website and hosting technology advancements over the past 15 years, spending tens of thousands of dollars to build a high-converting hotel website is no longer necessary. This is important for hotel marketers to understand, as they typically allocate less than 5% of their annual budget to marketing. “Independent hotels typically allocate about 4-5% of their total revenue to their overall marketing budget. Within this budget, ...
Shiji Distribution Solutions Empowers S Hotels & Resorts With WeChat Booking Engine, Enhancing Guest Experience and Reach
S Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited | July 29, 2024
S Hotels & Resorts partners with Shiji Distribution Solutions to introduce WeChat booking engine, significantly increasing accessibility for Chinese travelers. ATLANTA, Georgia, United States, July 29, 2024 – Shiji proudly announces the successful implementation of a WeChat booking engine for S Hotels & Resorts’ SAii hotel brand, marking a significant leap forward in guest convenience and accessibility. S Hotels & Resorts is a fast-growing luxury hotel group managing 38 hotels across several desirable global tourism destinations, from Fiji to the UK. Recognizing the growing importance of the Chinese market and the pref...
Why Hotels Should Master the Fundamentals of Guest Experience Before Adding the Bells and Whistles
Joe Vargas | July 10, 2024
By Joe Vargas, SVP & General Manager, Infor Hospitality NBA legend Michael Jordan is famous for his thrilling game style, but he didn’t get there without mastering the basics of the sport. As he famously said, “You can practice shooting eight hours a day, but if your technique is wrong, then all you become is very good at shooting the wrong way. Get the fundamentals down, and the level of everything you do will rise.” The same can be said for the hospitality industry. Innovative features undoubtedly have the potential to elevate guest experiences to new heights. However, hotel executives aiming to close the experience gap must ...
Crystal Springs Resort Re-Engages Maestro PMS’ All-In-One Multi-Property Solution to Boost Hotel and Spa Operations
Maestro PMS | May 21, 2024
After a brief hiatus, the premier golf and spa destination returns to Maestro PMS to improve on-property communications and unify operations; Visit Maestro in Booth #1844 at HITEC Charlotte MARKHAM, Ontario — May 21, 2024 — Nestled in the Appalachian Valley is the Crystal Springs Resort featuring two hotels – Minerals Hotel and Grand Cascades Lodge – 10 dining outlets, eight wedding venues, six golf courses, 30 meeting venues, and two luxury spas. In addition to these guest-experience venues are indoor and outdoor pools, a state-of-the-art sports club, unique culinary experiences, and signature events. Keeping track of these e...
