What is a boutique hotel? And how to get started with yours.

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What is a boutique hotel? And how to get started with yours As millennial purchasing power expands, so will their preferences. And guess what? Millennials adore a good boutique hotel experience. And who can blame them? The idea of a boutique hotel sounds sexy. Boutique hotels are big enough for a getaway, but small enough […]

The top 10 best booking systems for hotels in 2024

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The Best Hotel Booking System: Top 10 in 2024 Picking the best hotel booking software isn’t easy. You need a property management system for your holiday lets. You need a tool that connects to your online travel agencies. And… you need a booking engine that makes online booking easier through seamless connection to your hotel […]

RevPAR: Formula and Definition [Free RevPAR Calculator]

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The hotel industry uses a number of formulas and calculations to keep itself afloat. But RevPAR is the single metric important to understanding your revenue by occupancy. If you’re not using RevPAR you’re not using financial performance to inform your business decisions. Below you’ll learn the RevPAR formula, its usage, practical applications of RevPAR, and […]

Hotel Listing Monitoring: The Essential Guide to Monitor Hotel Prices

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Hotel Listing Monitoring: The Essential Guide to Monitor Hotel Prices A great pricing strategy starts with hotel listing monitoring Hotel listing monitoring allows managers to upsell amenities. It uses consumer behaviour to generate more revenue. And it’s what sets you a part from the competition. If you’re not monitoring your hotel room rates, you don’t […]

Beating the Airbnb Algorithm 2024: The Ultimate Guide

Beating the Airbnb Algorithm 2024: The Ultimate Guide What are the changes in Airbnb policy 2024? Well, Airbnb listings just got more expensive. With Airbnb introducing a new fee structure, including a 2% surcharge on cross-currency bookings from 1 April 2024, it’s time to say goodbye to that short term rental, or get savvy and […]

Boutique Hotel Requirements: The Essential Checklist to Elevate Hospitality to New Heights

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Well, it’s finally happened. After decades of buying more doodads, nicknacks, and thingamabobs than most ever need, consumers have gotten tired of mass consumption. They want a personalised service that encourage them to explore local cultures. They prefer great amenities with even greater design. And they’re keenly aware of how their travels impact climate change. […]

Direct Bookings vs OTA: Choosing Wisely During Peak Season [Easter Edition]

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Almost 60% percent of guests have dropped Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) in favour of other forms of bookings. So why still push them? With direct bookings quickly replacing OTAs as the preferred way to book, it’s important for managers of lets between 15 to 30 rooms to understand how these choices will effect their revenue […]

Navigating Low Season Challenges: Boosting Average Daily Rate for Rural Holiday Lets

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In the heart of the UK’s rural landscapes, smaller businesses and holiday lets face a recurring challenge: the off-peak season slump. As winter arrives, occupancy rates and average rental income dip, and cash flow tightens, leaving many owners searching for strategies to weather the lean months. Does that ring a bell? Today, we’ll teach you […]

5 Ways to Get the Best Value Out of PriceAdvisor by Amenitiz: Enhanced Insights

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In the dynamic world of hospitality, the ability to quickly adapt and optimize pricing strategies directly impacts a property’s success and profitability. PriceAdvisor by Amenitiz stands at the forefront of this innovation, offering a suite of features designed to empower hoteliers. This blog post revisits the core advantages of PriceAdvisor, incorporating valuable feedback to provide […]

What’s new in Amenitiz?

I am thrilled to introduce a ton of new features to help you save even more time this year! With operational efficiency on our mind, I will be helping you enhance guest experience with Amenitiz. Read on ✨    Easier Ways to Handle Payments Cancel that yoga class because AmenitizPay has all the flexibility you […]

The Secrets of Dynamic Pricing: A Complete Guide for Hotels

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How long does it take you to adjust your hotel’s rates every week? Probably more than you’d like. Imagine if you could invest all that time in enriching the experience of your customers. But how? Mastering the art of pricing can be the make-or-break factor for many establishments. Today, we delve into the realm of […]

The Essentials of Hotel Rack Rate: Definition, Strategy, and Optimization

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In the world of hospitality, every term, and every concept carries weight in how hoteliers operate and become successful in the competitive landscape. Especially for those who are just dipping their toes into this industry or even for seasoned veterans, grasping the fundamental aspects of hotel pricing strategies, such as the hotel room rack rate, […]

[2024 Edition] A Comprehensive Comparison: The Best Hotel Website Builders

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One’s hotel website isn’t exactly something you can afford to take lightly.  Get discovered on search engines, heaps of organic traffic, and a seamless experience. Your online presence is important. Do you want your guests to be responders to your website content? The best hotel website builders is an unanswered question. Wix, Squarespace, Amenitiz, Little Hotelier […]

Unveiling the Secrets Behind the Best Hotel Website Designs

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As a hotelier, you know that your hotel website is the first interaction a guest has with your brand. It’s the first opportunity to immerse users into the kind of experience your hotel offers, whether it’s a boutique hotel, an aparthotel, or a luxury resort. Especially resorts. With that in mind, we have researched and […]

The Best Airbnb Pricing Strategy: Increase Your Revenue Now!

Do you spend hours updating the prices of your Airbnb listings? Do you struggle to stay on top of your competitors’ rates and match them? All that time is time you could be spending on providing better service to your guests. Luckily, we’re here to help! In this post, we’ll share tips you need to […]

Amenitiz September in Summary | New Features

With the new season, exciting news has arrived from your favourite hotel management software. Let’s not be caught unprepared, just like the leaves on the trees. Find out how the upcoming season can be made easier for you and how your guests will enjoy the best experience, thanks to Amenitiz! Enhance the Guest Experience · […]

Wix Booking System for Hotels: The Complete Guide for Hoteliers

Finding the right hotel booking system can be overwhelming for hoteliers. With so many options like OTA commissions, expensive proprietary systems, and complex setups, hoteliers often struggle to find a booking system that fits their unique needs. Many hoteliers want an easy booking system integrated into their website. However, they face problems like: Getting their […]

Airbnb Tips: How To Skyrocket your Airbnb Occupancy Rate in 2023

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Keeping your Airbnb occupancy rate up is important. Listing your property or rooms on a platform like Airbnb requires a sizeable investment of time and being lazy about it just isn’t an option – it won’t take care of itself. Roll up your sleeves and see what you can do about your Airbnb occupancy rate […]