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Channel Manager System Health Check India 2026: 20 Live Tests to Verify Rates, Inventory & OTA Sync
Most Indian hotels assume their channel manager is working until it doesn’t. The problem is that failures rarely announce themselves during calm periods. They surface when demand spikes, cancellations…
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7 OTA Distribution Mistakes Indian Hotels Make in 2026 Even When Occupancy Is High
High occupancy used to be a sign that distribution was working. In 2026, that assumption no longer holds. Many Indian hotels are running full on weekends and during peak periods,…
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Hotel Channel Manager Peak-Season SOP India 2026: Stop-Sell, Rates, and OTA Sync in 30 Minutes
Indian hotels are experiencing increasingly compressed demand, driven by weekends, weddings, and festival-heavy calendars. According to ICRA, demand growth continues to outpace supply expansion, with occupancy stabilising at 69–71%…
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How Social Media Booking Integration Is Reshaping Hotel Direct Bookings in 2026
In 2026, social media is no longer just shaping travel inspiration; it’s becoming a direct path to booking. Travelers now expect to move from discovery to checkout without switching…
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Hotel Revenue Management Software 2026: Top Picks for Max RevPAR
There’s no one-size-fits-all hotel revenue management software in 2026. For independent and mid-sized hotels, the best RMS platforms are no longer just about price suggestions; they combine real-time data,…
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Best Channel Manager in India for 2026: A Practical Comparison for Hotels
India’s hotel distribution landscape is more complex than ever. Hotels today sell across a fragmented OTA ecosystem, face rising commission pressure, and deal with rapid demand swings driven by…
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Social Media Booking Integration in 2026: How Hotels Are Turning Scrolls into Direct Bookings
In 2026, the way travelers discover and book hotels is changing faster than ever. Social platforms are no longer just sources of inspiration; they are becoming active decision points in…
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Hotel Inventory Management Strategies for 2026: How to Eliminate Errors and Maximize Revenue
In 2026, hotel inventory management is no longer just about keeping rooms available across OTAs. Operating costs continue to rise, OTA ecosystems are expanding, and real-time accuracy has become table…
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Hotel Rate Management Mistakes to Avoid in 2026: A Practical Guide for GMs & Revenue Managers
In 2026, hotel pricing is no longer just about filling rooms; it’s about protecting revenue in a fast-moving, algorithm-driven market. Demand shifts quickly, OTAs reprice in real time, and…
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Guest Experience with a Mobile-Friendly Booking Engine: How to Increase Direct Bookings
Guests often discover hotels on their phones while commuting, scrolling, or planning short trips, but many don’t complete the booking there. This mobile drop-off isn’t just a UX…