Capture More Bookings with Expedia Mobile Promotions

Statistics show 86 percent of the global population owns a smartphone. Mobile phones are everywhere, and travelers use them to book trips and stays. In fact, 54 percent of Expedia Group travelers book on mobile devices (Expedia Group internal data, 2021-2022). How can you ensure their searches find you? Target On-the-go Travelers To get found […]

Finding a Happy Balance: Direct Bookings vs. OTAs

Online travel agencies (OTAs) like Expedia and Booking.com can bring a significant proportion of revenue to a lodging business, but they also demand high commission fees. Do you love ’em or hate ’em? Ultimately, the relationship should be determined by the ROI generated from your OTA channels. While the commissions can sting, OTAs increase a […]

Attract High-Value Guests with Expedia Members Only Promotions

Online travel agencies (OTAs) like Expedia provide a reliable source of bookings, bringing more visibility to your property than you could reach alone. While many travelers prefer to book direct, others choose to use trusted OTA sites to compare prices and book travel because of the convenience and perks OTAs offer, including loyalty programs. Expedia […]

Why and How to Centralize Reservations

Independent hotels receive bookings through various channels, including telephone, email, property website, and third-party booking channels (like Expedia, Airbnb, Google, etc.). Staying on top of inventory and reservations across all those channels is critical to operations, guest service and your bottom line. If you’re spending hours updating various booking channel extranets, frequently dealing with the […]

Online Distribution: Current Considerations for Independent Hoteliers

Change is always afoot. Thankfully, today’s hotel management software solutions give lodging operators a clear view of their business at all times, helping hoteliers identify trends and strategize accordingly to maximize revenue. As your markets change, your strategies evolve. This goes for your online distribution strategy too—it shouldn’t be left on set-and-forget mode.   While recent […]

Are You Making the Most of Your OTA Profiles?

You probably have mixed feelings about Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Expedia and Booking.com. On the one hand, they bring in a significant number of bookings and offer beneficial exposure. On the other hand, they take a 15-30% cut of revenue.  The truth is, despite the steep commissions, OTAs are a critical part of a […]

A Quick Guide to Online Distribution for Independent Hotels

Remember when hotels were mostly booked through brick and mortar travel agencies or looked up in the yellow pages (the paper kind)? We’re going back 20-odd years ago, so you’re forgiven if you don’t! These days, the realm of hotel distribution has evolved with technology to span both the physical and digital worlds—with heavier reliance […]

Channel Management Just Got Even Easier with WebRezPro and SiteMinder

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Back in 2012, WebRezPro was very excited to announce integration with leading channel manager SiteMinder, through their plug-and-play technology pmsXchange. Since then, the partnership has provided hoteliers with a more efficient, automated way of managing their online distribution. Specifically, WebRezPro Property Management System (PMS) shares live rates and availability with SiteMinder who then distributes that […]