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A hotel’s ranking can significantly impact its success in the dynamic and fiercely competitive world of online travel agencies (OTAs). A high ranking means better visibility, more bookings, and increased revenue. This is where RateTiger Channel Manager comes into play.  

Let’s explore how utilizing RateTiger can influence and enhance your OTA rankings. 

Streamlined Inventory and Rate Management 

One of the fundamental aspects of OTA rankings is the consistent availability of inventory and the competitiveness of rates. RateTiger enables hoteliers to manage room inventory and rates across multiple OTAs from a single interface. This synchronization ensures that your rooms are always available and priced appropriately, reducing the risks of overbooking or rate disparities that could negatively affect your rankings. 

Real-Time Rate Adjustments 

OTAs prefer properties that offer dynamic pricing to match market demands. RateTiger’s real-time rate update feature allows hotels to adjust their rates swiftly in response to market trends, competitor pricing, and demand fluctuations. This flexibility attracts more bookings and signals to OTAs that your property is actively managed, which can positively influence your ranking. 

Maintaining Rate Parity 

Maintaining rate parity is crucial for maintaining good relationships with OTAs. Any rate discrepancies across different platforms can lead to penalties and lower rankings. RateTiger helps ensure that your rates are consistent across all OTAs, which not only prevents conflicts but also adheres to OTA agreements, improving your standing with these platforms. 

Effective Review Management 

Guest reviews are a significant factor in OTA rankings. RateTiger’s integration capabilities facilitate the monitoring and management of reviews across 450 OTAs. Promptly responding to guest feedback and addressing issues can enhance your property’s reputation, leading to better reviews and higher rankings. 

Leveraging Promotions for Visibility 

Special promotions and discounts can significantly boost your OTA rankings. RateTiger allows you to create and manage promotions across multiple OTAs easily. By offering attractive deals, you can increase bookings and enhance your property’s visibility, which OTAs reward with better rankings. 

By leveraging RateTiger Channel Manager, hoteliers can ensure their properties stand out in the crowded OTA marketplace. 

Embrace RateTiger and watch OTA rankings soar, placing your property at the forefront of travelers’ choices. 

In today’s dynamic business environment, efficient and secure payment solutions are crucial for maintaining smooth operations and healthy cash flow. Expedia Group understands this need and proudly introduces the Expedia Virtual Card—a game-changing single-use credit card designed to streamline your payment process, ensuring it is seamless, secure, and accessible.

What is the Expedia Virtual Card? 

The Expedia Virtual Card is a single-use credit card for each Expedia Collect reservation. It offers a streamlined method for receiving payments from Expedia Group, ensuring that you get paid quickly and without hassle. This innovative solution enhances your business operations, improves cash flow, and reduces administrative tasks. 

Key Benefits of the Expedia Virtual Card 

• Fast payments- The Expedia Virtual Card operates just like a regular credit card, ensuring you receive payments as promptly as other credit card transactions. This speed means less waiting time for your funds and more time focusing on growing your business. 
• Easy to operate- Using the Expedia Virtual Card is straightforward. At checkout, charge the provided card number for the amount stated on the booking notification. There’s no need for additional payment requests or invoices. This simplicity saves you time and effort, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent service to your guests. 
• Improved cash flow- The Expedia Virtual Card helps improve your business’s cash flow with faster and more efficient payments. Reduced administrative tasks mean you can allocate resources to other critical areas of your business, ensuring smoother operations and better financial health. 
• Protection guarantee- Each Expedia Virtual Card number is unique and assigned to a specific reservation, offering enhanced security. The card numbers are sent with each booking notification, ensuring every transaction is secure and traceable. 

How It Works 

Once a reservation has been made on an Expedia Group website: 

1. Visit the “Payments” tab in Partner Central to sign up for the Expedia Virtual Card. 
2. A single-use credit card number will be provided with the booking notification in Partner Central or your Property Management System. 
3. At guest check-in, authorize the card for the stay and retain the authorization code. 
4. At guest check-out, charge the card for the amount provided in the booking notification. Your payment will be automatically transferred to your bank account within 1-2 days. 

Incorporating the Expedia Virtual Card into your business operations can significantly enhance your payment process, improve security, and boost cash flow. Embrace this innovative solution and take your business to new heights with the Expedia Virtual Card. 

Sign up for Expedia Virtual Card, visit the “Payments” tab in Expedia Partner Central today or please get in touch with your account manager at support@erevmax.com. 

In the dynamic world of hospitality, staying ahead of the curve is essential to success. As travelers’ preferences evolve, so must your distribution and inventory strategies. One powerful tool to maximize your booking potential is leveraging long-term booking strategies with Expedia GroupTM.

A recent Expedia Group survey revealed that 25% of their users’ book trips more than a year in advance* This presents a golden opportunity for your business to snag these early planners and fill your calendar.

Why go long-term with your availability?

• Attract Early Bookers: Capture guests who like to plan ahead and secure their dream vacation dates. 
• Maximize Revenue: Early bookings provide financial clarity and allow you to strategically plan for a more profitable year. 

Ready to Get Started?

Extending your inventory and rates in RateTiger is easy. Don’t miss out on booking opportunities—get started today! For assistance, please contact your account manager at support@erevmax.com. 

*Source: Expedia Group Traveller Value Index, Spring 2022 Outlook 

Mobile bookings are booming! In today’s digital world, travelers increasingly use smartphones for convenient trip planning. At Expedia Group, 54% of bookings now come from mobile devices*. Effective mobile promotions on Expedia Group are essential to seize this growing market. Let’s discover the best ways to boost your presence on their mobile platform.

Promo API Integration

Expedia Group has streamlined the creation and management of mobile promotions directly from your RateTiger account. Here’s a step-by-step guide: 

• Log in to your RateTiger account and choose the promotion you wish to create, manage, or deactivate. 
• Specify the audience as mobile device users. 
• Configure the remaining parameters for the promotion and proceed with submission. 

Get Started Today!  

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to capture the attention of Expedia Group’s vast mobile user base. 

Log in to RateTiger now and embark on a journey to create enticing mobile-only promotions for Expedia Group travelers. By employing these options, you can enhance your visibility and drive bookings among the growing community of mobile-centric travelers.  

*Based on Expedia Group internal data, 2023 

TeamRateTiger makes a big splash at ATM 2024!  Held from May 6th to 9th at the Dubai World Trade Centre, ATM 2024 was a hive of industry insights, connections, and innovation. Just like last year, RateTiger by eRevMax was proud to be a part of this leading international travel and tourism event.

As we wrap up the month, but the electric energy from the Arabian Travel Market 2024 is still buzzing through the eRevMax office. It wasn’t just a show; it was a four-day journey of innovation, connections, and industry excitement. We left the Dubai World Trade Centre feeling energized, inspired, and eager to share our experiences with everyone!

The Arabian Travel Market 2024 brought together over 2,300 exhibitors from 160 countries and attracted around 46,000 attendees. This year’s theme, “Empowering Innovation: Transforming Travel Through Entrepreneurship,” highlighted the transformative role of innovation and entrepreneurship in the travel sector. This represents a 15% year-on-year increase in attendees compared to ATM’s landmark 30th edition, setting a new record for the show and demonstrating the strength, resilience and momentum of the global travel and tourism sector.

About ATM Dubai 2024

ATM 2024 was honored to welcome His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. His presence added a touch of prestige to the event, reminding us of the importance of the travel and tourism sector in our region.

This year, the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 was not just a gathering but a platform for inspiration and change. Focusing on “Empowering Innovation: Transforming Travel Through Entrepreneurship,” the event showcased visionary entrepreneurs across sectors such as aviation, hotels, hospitality, and public attractions. Their stories and achievements underscored the pivotal role of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit in shaping the industry’s future, leaving us all inspired and hopeful.

RateTiger by eRevMax at ATM Dubai 2024

 We made a splash at ATM Dubai 2024. Our booth attracted a steady stream of hoteliers eager to explore how RateTiger could empower their businesses.

RateTiger Channel Manager simplifies hotel distribution for managing all channel connections. Hoteliers were impressed with the potential to streamline their distribution efforts and ensure optimal hotel visibility across various OTAs.

Furthermore, we showcased our RT3.0 and SeeBooking Booking Engine. Attendees were particularly interested in the capabilities of the automated rate management system, which utilizes real-time data to suggest optimal pricing strategies. This resonated with the focus on innovation and transformation, as hoteliers increasingly seek data-driven solutions to maximize revenue.

Beyond product demos, ATM Dubai provided RateTiger with a valuable platform for building connections. We had numerous fruitful discussions with hoteliers from diverse regions, gaining valuable insights into their specific needs and challenges. This aligns perfectly with our commitment to empowering hoteliers through innovative solutions.

By understanding the evolving landscape of the travel industry, RateTiger can continue to develop solutions that meet customers’ ever-changing needs.

In the competitive world of online travel, offering the best price is crucial. According to recent data, 60% of travelers prioritize getting the right price* when choosing an online travel agency. This highlights the importance of keeping your rates competitive to capture more bookings.

Why Competitive Rates Matter 

Travelers are savvy; they compare prices across multiple platforms before booking. Offering your most competitive rates to high-value travelers is essential for: 

• Price Transparency 
• Brand Visibility 

Automatic Rate Match: The Solution You Need 

Automatic Rate Match (ARM) can help you stay ahead of the competition by automatically adjusting your rates to match other online travel agency booking websites. Here’s how ARM can benefit you: Simple, Transparent, Flexible.

Optimize Your Pricing 

• +3.7% Average Daily Rate 
• +16% Visibility 
• +9.3pp Offer Strength Score 

Increase Your Revenue 

• +15% Revenue 
• +11% Net Room Nights 
• -5.6% Average Rate Adjustment 

Save Time 

• 3 Hours Saved Weekly: Focus on other important tasks. 

Real-World Success Story 

Corinna Mare Suites & Studios activated ARM to boost offer strength. 

• Opportunity: Recover the offer strength score that dropped due to the Booking Sponsored Benefit Program and overcome a sales slowdown. 
• Results: After 6 weeks of using ARM, the offer strength score recovered to its previous level of 99, with a +21pp increase. 

How to Get Started with Automatic Rate Match 

Log in to Expedia Partner Central now and follow the simple steps to activate ARM.  

Take Control of Your Rates 

ARM makes it easy to keep your rates competitive, ensuring you reach more travelers and drive more bookings. By leveraging ARM, you can: 

• Increase your visibility 
• Optimize your pricing 
• Boost your performance 

For detailed guidance on opting into ARM, tracking adjustments, and maximizing your success, please contact your account manager at support@erevmax.com. 

*2023 Expedia Group Traveler Value Index Hotel Industry Highlights.