Do You Know?
Surprising Facts That Reveal Why Smart Hotels Stay Ahead
Welcome to our “Did You Know?” Insights Page, where we share key industry facts and technology-driven revelations that every hotelier should know. These insights are backed by real data, industry trends, and customer behavior—designed to help you understand the “why” behind smarter hotel operations.
In today’s digital-first world, guests prefer the convenience of OTAs, Google, and hotel websites. If your inventory isn’t updated in real-time, you risk missing out on over 2/3 of potential bookings.
Solution: A Channel Manager ensures you’re always live and accurate on every OTA.
Every time a guest books via third-party platforms, hotels pay 15–25% commission. That’s a major dent in your profit. Solution: Use a Booking Engine to drive direct, commission-free bookings through your own website.
Using the same rates year-round means you miss out during festivals, events, and weekends when demand is high. Solution: Dynamic pricing rules (like seasonal and occupancy-based rates) help maximize room value when demand surges.
Hotels using automated dynamic pricing often outperform those with manual pricing. The system reacts faster to demand shifts, competitor rates, and inventory status. Solution: Hotel Rank’s Next-Gen Channel Manager comes with built-in dynamic pricing automation.
If your booking engine isn’t mobile-friendly, you’re likely losing a huge chunk of traffic.
➡️ Solution: Our responsive, mobile-optimized Booking Engine lets guests book easily from any device—anytime, anywhere.
Manual rate updates across multiple OTAs waste time and increase chances of error. Solution: A Channel Manager updates all platforms in real-time with one click—saving hours each week.
When 80–90% of rooms are booked, your prices should rise—automatically. That’s what big chains do. Solution: With our Occupancy Rule, pricing adjusts in real time to meet demand and protect profitability.
Short-stay and day-use bookings are on the rise—especially in business hubs and transit zones. Solution: Use Time-Based Rulesto offer flexible hourly pricing and boost revenue per available room.
You don’t need 200 rooms to run like a professional chain. With the right tools—Channel Manager, PMS, Booking Engine—you can operate smarter, automate processes, and offer the same guest experience. Solution: HotelRank is built for independent hotels, boutique stays, and growing chains.