<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Makcorps Blog</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/</link><description>The articles here help OTAs and hoteliers to grow their business</description><language>en-us</language><atom:link href="https://www.makcorps.com/blog/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>What Is Price Monitoring Software for OTAs &amp; Why It’s Essential in 2025</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/price-monitoring-software-for-otas/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/price-monitoring-software-for-otas/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:21:39 GMT</pubDate><description>If you run an OTA, you already know the battlefield you’re in. You spend thousands trying to pull customers in ads, campaigns, discounts, loyalty programs but here’s the catch: travelers rarely care about your brand. They care about the price. When someone searches for a hotel on Google, they get f…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Pull Hotel Price Data from Multiple Vendors with MakCorps API and n8n</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/pull-hotel-price-data-from-multiple-vendors-using-makcorps-api-n8n/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/pull-hotel-price-data-from-multiple-vendors-using-makcorps-api-n8n/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:09:57 GMT</pubDate><description>Comparing hotel prices online can feel like a never-ending game. One site shows $555, another jumps to $621, and by the time you’ve checked a third, the first one has already changed. If you run a travel agency, manage hotels, or even want to build a tool to compare prices, this back-and-forth quic…</description><category>Tutorials</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>How to Pull Hotel Prices for Any City with n8n and Makcorps API</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/pull-hotel-prices-for-any-city-using-n8n-makcorps-api/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/pull-hotel-prices-for-any-city-using-n8n-makcorps-api/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:58:38 GMT</pubDate><description>If you need hotel price data, you already know how tricky it can get. Travel agencies rely on it to stay competitive, market researchers depend on it for accurate insights, and businesses in the tourism sector use it to make informed decisions. The problem is, getting that data usually means hiring…</description><category>Tutorials</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Makcorps API vs Web Scraping: What’s More Scalable for Hotel Price Monitoring?</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/makcorps-api-vs-web-scraping/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/makcorps-api-vs-web-scraping/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 13:00:12 GMT</pubDate><description>⚡ TL;DR – Makcorps API vs Web Scraping ✅ Scalable &amp; Easy to Use: Makcorps API – Clean JSON output, real-time updates from 200+ vendors, no scraping headaches, and quick setup. 🔧 Harder to Scale: Web Scraping – Flexible but fragile. Needs constant fixes, struggles with CAPTCHAs/IP bans, higher long…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>11 Best Hotel Rate Shopping Tools of 2025 (Tested, Rated &amp; Compared)</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-rate-shopper-tools/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-rate-shopper-tools/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:35:31 GMT</pubDate><description>⚡ TL;DR – Hotel Rate Shopping Tools 2025 🏨 What They Are: Hotel rate shopping tools collect competitor pricing from OTAs and booking sites, giving hotels accurate, real-time market data. 📊 Why They’re Used: They simplify revenue management, support dynamic pricing, and help hoteliers maintain rat…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>How to Access Hotel Pricing Data Without Being an Official OTA Partner</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/access-hotel-pricing-data-without-ota-partnership/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/access-hotel-pricing-data-without-ota-partnership/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:36:09 GMT</pubDate><description>If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already tried and failed to get hotel pricing data from Expedia or Booking.com. You filled out forms, waited for replies, and maybe even sent a follow-up email or two. Still nothing. Don’t worry. Whether you’re building a travel app, a price comparison tool,…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>How I Built Booking.com Hotel Price Finder with Loveable </title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/build-booking-hotel-price-finder-with-loveable/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/build-booking-hotel-price-finder-with-loveable/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:24:25 GMT</pubDate><description>Do you want an easier way to grab hotel prices from Booking? Maybe you’re a developer who doesn’t want to start from scratch, or a no-coder who just wants data without the pain. Scraping Booking.com is tricky, and their API is not available for every business. That’s why I built a hotel price scrap…</description><category>Tutorials</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Build a Real Hotel Price Tracker With Loveable and Makcorps API</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/build-hotel-price-tracker-with-loveable/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/build-hotel-price-tracker-with-loveable/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description>Ever looked at the chaos of hotel prices online and thought, “There has to be an easier way to keep track of this”? If you run a travel website, manage hotel bookings, build comparison tools, or simply want to help travellers get the best deals, you’re in the right place. This guide will walk you…</description><category>Tutorials</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>OTA Insight (Lighthouse) Competitors and Alternatives for Hotel Pricing Data</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/ota-insight-alternatives/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/ota-insight-alternatives/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:04:30 GMT</pubDate><description>If you’ve been searching for hotel pricing tools, chances are you’ve come across OTA Insight (Lighthouse). What you might not know is that it recently changed its name to Lighthouse, as part of a rebranding in September 2023. The platform still does what it’s known for: collecting and analyzing hot…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Why Static Pricing Hurts Hotel Revenue</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/why-static-pricing-hurts-hotel-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/why-static-pricing-hurts-hotel-revenue/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 12:52:20 GMT</pubDate><description>Static pricing might seem like the easy way out. Set it once, forget about it, and hope for the best. The price stays the same no matter what’s going on with demand, events, or market shifts. Well, that simplicity comes at a cost. In the fast-moving hotel industry, this strategy is losing its grip…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>How To Boost Your Hotel Profit By Aligning Marketing And Revenue Management </title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/align-marketing-revenue-management-to-boost-hotel-revenue/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/align-marketing-revenue-management-to-boost-hotel-revenue/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:10:59 GMT</pubDate><description>Marketing and revenue management shouldn’t be working in isolation. Yet in many hotels, that’s exactly what’s happening. One team is focused on brand awareness and bookings. The other is buried in numbers and price strategy. No overlap. No shared goals. No communication. And that’s a huge missed op…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>How To Increase Hotel Occupancy Rate?</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-occupancy-rate/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-occupancy-rate/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:31:52 GMT</pubDate><description>⚡ TL;DR – Hotel Occupancy Rate 📊 What it is: Hotel occupancy rate = % of rooms sold vs. total available rooms. 🚀 How to boost it: Use competitive pricing, dynamic pricing, promotions, events, and guest targeting. ✅ Quick Win: Track competitor prices with MakCorps Hotel Price API to stay ahead and…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Hotel Dynamic Pricing: Strategies, Examples &amp; Revenue Growth Tips</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/dynamic-pricing-strategy-in-hotels/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/dynamic-pricing-strategy-in-hotels/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:48:11 GMT</pubDate><description>⚡ TL;DR – Dynamic Pricing in Hotels ✅ Definition: Real-time rate changes based on demand, seasonality &amp; competitors. 📈 Benefits: Higher RevPAR, better occupancy, stronger competitiveness. 📝 Success Factors: Track supply &amp; demand, seasonal trends, guest segments, and competitor prices. 🤖 Tip: Bui…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Top 10 Hotel Dynamic Pricing Software in 2025 to Maximize Revenue</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/dynamic-pricing-softwares-for-hotels/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/dynamic-pricing-softwares-for-hotels/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:41:16 GMT</pubDate><description>⚡ TL;DR – Best Dynamic Pricing Software for Hotels 2025 ✅ Data-Driven &amp; Flexible: MakCorps Hotel Price API – Real-time competitor pricing from 200+ OTAs, historical data, easy to integrate into PMS/RMS. Best for hotels wanting control + accurate data. 🤖 AI-Powered Automation: Pricepoint, Atomize,…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Extract Booking.com Data with Python and Makcorps Hotel API</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/extract-booking-com-data-with-python-and-makcorps-api/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/extract-booking-com-data-with-python-and-makcorps-api/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:50:16 GMT</pubDate><description>To gain a competitive edge, many companies extract data from their competitors. However, doing this requires building a web scraper. Simply using a basic GET request isn’t effective, as the host website will quickly detect and block your IP, making it impossible to access the data reliably. In this…</description><category>Tutorials</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>How to Extract Booking.com Hotel Prices into a Google Sheets</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/extract-booking-com-hotel-prices-into-google-sheets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/extract-booking-com-hotel-prices-into-google-sheets/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:16:44 GMT</pubDate><description>So, you need hotel pricing data from Booking.com, right? Maybe you’re managing hotel listings, providing competitive pricing to your travel agency clients, or working on pricing research. Either way, you need real-time room prices for multiple hotels — all neatly organized in one place. Some people…</description><category>Tutorials</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>How to Track the Cheapest Hotel Prices Across Top Vendors Using Hotel Price API and Google Sheets</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/track-cheapest-hotel-prices-across-vendors-using-google-sheet/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/track-cheapest-hotel-prices-across-vendors-using-google-sheet/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:20:20 GMT</pubDate><description>Are you a travel agent, travel agency, or part of a travel business looking to score the best luxury hotel deals for your clients? You’re in the right place. And here’s the good news—you don’t need to know how to code. This solution is simple. Follow the steps below to build it from scratch. Plus,…</description><category>Tutorials</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Track Hotel Deals Under Budget with Make.com and Hotel Price API</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/track-hotel-deals-under-budget-using-hotel-price-api/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/track-hotel-deals-under-budget-using-hotel-price-api/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:11:01 GMT</pubDate><description>Looking for budget-friendly hotel deals for your clients? You’re in the right place. In this blog, we’ll walk you through how to track hotel deals within a set budget using Make.com and a hotel price API. We’ll find hotels under $150 in London, including the vendor names and the price. The best par…</description><category>Tutorials</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Extract Hotel Price Data From Multiple Vendors Using Google Sheet and Hotel Price API</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/extract-hotel-prices-from-multiple-vendors-using-google-sheet-api/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/extract-hotel-prices-from-multiple-vendors-using-google-sheet-api/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:17:15 GMT</pubDate><description>Tracking hotel prices across multiple vendors is a headache. Hotel rates fluctuate constantly, different sites display prices in various formats, and manually checking them takes forever. Most solutions require coding knowledge which makes it difficult for non-programming users. Luckily, you don’t…</description><category>Tutorials</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>9 Best Hotel Business Intelligence Tools in 2025 (Features, Pricing, Use Cases)</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/best-business-intelligence-tools-for-hotel-industry/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/best-business-intelligence-tools-for-hotel-industry/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:25:50 GMT</pubDate><description>Business decisions have to move fast in the hotel industry. But without clear data, it’s hard to know what’s working and what’s not. That’s why more hotels are turning to business intelligence tools to guide everything from revenue optimization to guest experience strategy. These platforms help cen…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Hospitality API: A Simple Breakdown for Hoteliers</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hoteliers-guide-to-apis/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hoteliers-guide-to-apis/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:05:58 GMT</pubDate><description>Hospitality APIs are redefining how hotels operate—faster bookings, automated check-ins, and personalized guest experiences are just the beginning. With real-time connectivity across booking engines, payment gateways, and property management systems, hotels are driving efficiency, boosting revenue,…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>15 Hotel Industry Technology Trends to Adapt &amp; Succeed in 2025</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/trends-in-hospitality-industry/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/trends-in-hospitality-industry/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:38:57 GMT</pubDate><description>⚡ TL;DR – 2025 Hotel Tech Trends ✅ Must-Have Tech Trends: Data-Driven Marketing – Track demand and set smarter rates. Property Management Software – Centralise operations for efficiency. Guest Tech Experience – Smarter rooms, VR tours, guest control via apps. 🚀 Emerging Innovations: AI &amp; Chatbots,…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Airbnb Pricing Strategy and Tools to Maximize Profit</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/airbnb-pricing-strategies/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/airbnb-pricing-strategies/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 13:21:00 GMT</pubDate><description>⚡ TL;DR – Airbnb Pricing Strategies 2025 ✅ Most Effective Models: Dynamic Pricing – Adjusts in real-time with demand, seasonality, and events. Manual Pricing – Full control but time-intensive. Smart Pricing – Automated but often undervalues listings. Flat Pricing – Simple, but not sustainable long-…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>New Year’s Eve Hotel Price Comparison: Italy vs Switzerland</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/new-years-eve-hotel-prices-italy-vs-switzerland/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/new-years-eve-hotel-prices-italy-vs-switzerland/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 10:00:47 GMT</pubDate><description>As the clock ticks toward the start of 2025, many travelers are finalizing their plans for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Italy and Switzerland are two iconic destinations that offer vastly different experiences: Italy is enchanted with its historical charm and lively culture, while Switzerland mesme…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Hotel Comp Set Analysis: How to Identify It To Outperform Your Competitors</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-comp-set/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-comp-set/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:03:34 GMT</pubDate><description>⚡ TL;DR – Hotel Comp Set Analysis 🏨 Choose the Right Competitive Set: Benchmarking against the right hotels ensures accurate performance tracking, smarter pricing, and better revenue management. 📊 Key Metrics: Track ADR (Average Daily Rate), RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room), and occupancy for…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>How do Businesses and Economists use Real-Time Hotel Price Data?</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/how-businesses-and-economists-use-hotel-price-data/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/how-businesses-and-economists-use-hotel-price-data/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:56:16 GMT</pubDate><description>Hotel prices change every second around the world. I know it’s not brand new information for you, but have you ever thought about what hotel price data can reveal beyond the cost of stay? It’s not only a treasure trove for the hoteliers to know their competitor’s pricing and do something about thei…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>6 Best Amadeus Alternatives for Hotel Pricing Data in 2025</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/amadeus-alternatives/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/amadeus-alternatives/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:42:40 GMT</pubDate><description>⚡ TL;DR – Amadeus Alternatives 2025 ✅ Easily Accessible: MakCorps – Quick signup, transparent pricing, free trial, and simple integration for real-time hotel price data. 🔒 Require Partnership or Approval: Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport, RateGain, Expedia – reliable but often require business partnersh…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>How to Increase Your OTA Conversion Rates</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/how-to-increase-ota-conversion-rates/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/how-to-increase-ota-conversion-rates/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:50:26 GMT</pubDate><description>⚡ TL;DR – How to Increase OTA Conversion Rates (2025) ✅ Quick Wins: • Optimize OTA ranking with Paid Ads + SEO to get seen first. • Use Smart Pricing (MakCorps Hotel Price API helps track competitors in real time). • Enhance Visual Appeal with high-quality images. 🔑 Engagement Strategies: • Write…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>What is Hotel Mapping &amp; Its Role in Booking Accuracy?</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/what-is-hotel-mapping/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/what-is-hotel-mapping/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:26:36 GMT</pubDate><description>Picture this: A traveller booked a hotel in Philadelphia from an online travel agency (OTA) at a discounted deal. Upon reaching the hotel destination, he is informed that the hotel he booked is actually in New Jersey. The traveller then spends hours trying to get his refund for the wrong hotel book…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Hotel Competitor Analysis: Step-by-Step Guide &amp; Tools</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-competitor-analysis/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-competitor-analysis/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:40:41 GMT</pubDate><description>⚡ TL;DR – Hotel Competitor Set Analysis 2025 Market Growth: The hotel industry is expanding, but so is competition—knowing your rivals is crucial. Comp Set Analysis: Identify both direct and indirect competitors to see who you’re really up against. Key Data Points: Analyze pricing, service quality,…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>10+ Hotel API Providers 2025: The Ultimate List for OTAs &amp; Travel Businesses</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-api-provider-companies/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-api-provider-companies/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:09:22 GMT</pubDate><description>⚡ TL;DR – Hotel API Providers 2025 ✅ Easily Accessible: MakCorps – Quick signup, free trial, and simple integration for real-time hotel price data. 🔒 Require Partnership or Approval: Google, Amadeus, Expedia, Priceline, Airbnb, and others access needs business partnerships or approval. 💡 Quick Ti…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>12 Hotel Pricing Strategies To Boost Your Revenue in 2025</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-pricing-strategies/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-pricing-strategies/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:38:28 GMT</pubDate><description>⚡ TL;DR – Hotel Pricing Strategies 2025 ✅ Smart Pricing Approaches Competitor-based, length-of-stay discounts, loyalty pricing, upselling, cross-selling, package deals, and open pricing. 📊 Revenue Management Essentials Track costs, watch competitors, use RevPAR &amp; ADR, and adjust prices for demand,…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>8 Key Online Travel Agency Tech Solutions You Need to Succeed</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/technologies-online-travel-agencies-need-to-succeed/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/technologies-online-travel-agencies-need-to-succeed/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:15:57 GMT</pubDate><description>The online travel industry is a high-stakes game. Giants like Expedia and Booking.com are taking the lead. Competition is fierce which makes staying ahead of the curve crucial. To survive and thrive in the online travel industry, you need to be sharp, make the process swift, and most importantly ad…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Open Pricing Strategy For Maximizing Hotel Revenue</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/open-pricing-strategy-for-hotel/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/open-pricing-strategy-for-hotel/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:17:55 GMT</pubDate><description>⚡ TL;DR – Open Pricing Strategy ✅ What it is: Dynamic room pricing based on demand, guest type, and booking channels (more flexible than fixed BAR rates). 📈 Benefits: Higher occupancy, better revenue, improved competitiveness, and smarter inventory use. ⚠️ Challenges: Needs strong tech setup, reli…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Hotel Market Intelligence: Benefits, Software &amp; Strategies for 2025</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-market-intelligence/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-market-intelligence/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 10:27:30 GMT</pubDate><description>⚡ TL;DR – Hotel Market Intelligence 2025 ✅ Why It Matters: Helps hotels optimize pricing, forecast demand, improve guest experience, and stay competitive in a saturated market. 📊 Key Uses: • Dynamic pricing &amp; revenue management • Demand forecasting &amp; risk management • Customer insights &amp; personali…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>How to Increase Direct Bookings for Hotels</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/how-to-increase-direct-bookings-for-hotels/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/how-to-increase-direct-bookings-for-hotels/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:08:41 GMT</pubDate><description>Expedia’s Path to Purchase research discovered that booking a hotel room often starts online, with a staggering 80% of travellers using Online Travel Agencies before making the reservation. This trend highlights the significant influence OTAs have over the booking process, which positions them as a…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>6 Sabre APIs Alternatives in 2025</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/sabre-apis-alternatives-and-competitors/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/sabre-apis-alternatives-and-competitors/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:54:40 GMT</pubDate><description>In this blog, we’ll introduce 6 Sabre Alternatives For Travel API that are not only more affordable and accessible but also packed with powerful features to streamline your operations. Whether you’re looking to reduce expenses or simplify access to critical travel data, these options could help in…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>The Ultimate Guide to Marketing for Travel Agencies in 2025</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/marketing-for-travel-agencies/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/marketing-for-travel-agencies/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:44:42 GMT</pubDate><description>The travel industry is booming—but so is the competition. In 2023, according to research published on research and markets the global online travel market was valued at $512.5 billion USD and it’s projected to soar to $1.26 trillion by 2032 with a 12.99% annual growth rate. What does this mean for…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>How To Set Best Available Rate Pricing Strategy For Your Hotel?</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/best-available-rate-pricing-strategy-for-your-hotel/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/best-available-rate-pricing-strategy-for-your-hotel/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:14:33 GMT</pubDate><description>Dear hoteliers! Are you working round the clock, but those empty hotel rooms are still looking like a ghost town? And your prospective guests? Are they enjoying your competitor’s tantalizing rates? Hold on, though. There is a secret remedy to your troubles – “The Best Available Rate Pricing Strateg…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Why Do You Need Hotel Price Comparison API?</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/why-do-you-need-hotel-price-comparison-api/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/why-do-you-need-hotel-price-comparison-api/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 12:16:34 GMT</pubDate><description>The travel market is continuously growing and it has become an industry with more than $854.80 billion market size. But with time many big players have jumped the ship to take their own piece of share. With this price war has become very natural. Multiple travel agencies started collecting a tremen…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>How To Set Market Competition-Based Pricing For Hotels?</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/how-to-set-market-competition-based-pricing-for-hotels/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/how-to-set-market-competition-based-pricing-for-hotels/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 May 2023 06:48:07 GMT</pubDate><description>Hoteliers! Buckle up, because today we’re going to crack the code of one of the most crucial aspects of running a successful hotel – setting the correct prices. If you’ve been wrestling with the challenge of setting competitive prices that attract guests while preserving optimum margins, you’ve lan…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>How To Increase Hotel Occupancy In Low Season</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/how-to-increase-hotel-occupancy-in-low-season/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/how-to-increase-hotel-occupancy-in-low-season/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 11:52:01 GMT</pubDate><description>Hey there, fellow hotelier! Let’s face it, the off-season in the hotel industry can be a tough nut to crack. Seeing those empty rooms and a deserted lobby can be disheartening. But guess what? The low occupancy phase isn’t a never-ending tunnel. In fact, it’s a golden opportunity to innovate and im…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>9 Marketing Ideas Used By Hotels To Increase Occupancy Rate</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/marketing-ideas-for-increasing-hotel-occupancy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/marketing-ideas-for-increasing-hotel-occupancy/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 11:35:52 GMT</pubDate><description>Have you ever found yourself during the off-season, surrounded by vacant hotel rooms and sleepless nights, questioning where you went wrong? Don’t worry! In this blog, we’re about to reveal the data-driven hotel marketing by top hotels to increase their occupancy rates, no matter what’s the season.…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>How Hotel API Can Help Hedge Funds?</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/how-hotel-api-can-help-hedge-funds/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/how-hotel-api-can-help-hedge-funds/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:17:47 GMT</pubDate><description>Hedge funds are private investment funds that pool capital from accredited investors or institutional investors and use a variety of investment strategies to seek high returns. They are typically managed by professional fund managers and are known for their flexibility in investment strategies, ris…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Hotel Data Analytics: How It Is Key to Profit and Efficiency</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/data-analytics-in-hotel-industry/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/data-analytics-in-hotel-industry/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:04:45 GMT</pubDate><description>BARC Research shows that businesses using data analytics experience an average of 8% profit growth and a 10% reduction in costs. Even more, 69% of these companies report making better strategic decisions, 54% have stronger control over their operations, and 52% have gained a deeper understanding of…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>How To Grow Your Hotel Business In 2025</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/how-to-grow-your-hotel-business/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/how-to-grow-your-hotel-business/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:28:53 GMT</pubDate><description>Running a hotel isn’t just about making beds and booking rooms anymore. Nowadays guests are choosier than ever and a market crowded with options, hotels need more than charm and good housekeeping to thrive. So, how can you keep up? Better yet, how can you grow your hotel business? The answer? Adapt…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>10 Hotel Revenue Management Strategies in 2025</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-revenue-management-strategies/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-revenue-management-strategies/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:03:28 GMT</pubDate><description>Revenue management is often misunderstood as simply increasing hotel revenue. But as Rubinacci, a hospitality leader, points out, “Profitability and revenue are not the same thing.” Actual revenue management goes beyond filling rooms. It’s about making smart decisions on pricing, availability, and…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Hotel Price Monitoring: How To Track Hotel Prices Via API</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-pricing-monitoring-definition-importance-how-to-do/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-pricing-monitoring-definition-importance-how-to-do/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:30:01 GMT</pubDate><description>Let me ask you this—how often do you second-guess your hotel prices? Are you charging too much and losing guests? Or too little and missing out on revenue? The truth is, pricing is everything in the hotel industry. It’s what drives bookings, fills rooms, and keeps your profits alive. But here’s the…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>How to Develop a Hotel Price Monitoring System Using Python</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/develop-hotel-price-monitoring-system/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/develop-hotel-price-monitoring-system/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Mar 2023 12:42:10 GMT</pubDate><description>Hotel price tracking has become quite important for the travel industry. There are so many competitors in the market due to keeping track of all the individual OTAs has become quite difficult. In this article, we are going to use python to create a simple hotel price-tracking script. We will track…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>What is Yield Management in the Hotel Industry? Importance and Techniques</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/yield-management-for-hotels-benefits-and-strategies/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/yield-management-for-hotels-benefits-and-strategies/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:45:48 GMT</pubDate><description>Yield management has become the backbone of profitable hotel operations. Far beyond simple pricing, it’s the strategy that top-performing hotels use to adjust rates based on demand, timing, and guest behavior to ensure rooms are booked at the right price. By leveraging yield management, hotels can…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>5 Price APIs For the Hospitality Industry: Choose The Best One</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/price-apis-for-the-hospitality-industry/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/price-apis-for-the-hospitality-industry/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 07:31:17 GMT</pubDate><description>The rising bar of technology has advanced the methods used by hoteliers to optimize their strategies and generate higher revenue. The concept of Pricing API for hotels has transformed the pricing strategies of the hospitality industry by providing them with real-time price intelligence. These Price…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Hotel Price Forecasting: Learn to Predict Demand &amp; Optimize Rates</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-price-forecast/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-price-forecast/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2023 08:32:51 GMT</pubDate><description>Let’s face it: in the hotel industry, pricing can make or break your business. Getting it right means more guests, higher revenue, and an edge over the competition. But with constantly shifting demand, seasonal peaks, and unpredictable events, how can you actually keep your rates spot-on without lo…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>10 Best Hotel Revenue Management Tools In 2025</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-revenue-management-tools/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-revenue-management-tools/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:19:55 GMT</pubDate><description>If spreadsheets are still your go-to for managing hotel revenue, it’s time for an upgrade. Modern revenue management tools are designed to simplify your processes, save time, and help you achieve higher profitability. These tools can analyze real-time data and forecast demand which allow you to mak…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Hotel Data Intelligence: From Basics to Tools &amp; Implementation</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-data-intelligence/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-data-intelligence/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:50:43 GMT</pubDate><description>In today’s competitive hotel industry, data isn’t just numbers—it’s the key to staying ahead. As business intelligence evolves, more hoteliers leverage data analytics to capture meaningful insights. In fact, 29% of hoteliers view data analytics as a game-changing tool that will shape their operatio…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Common Challenges OTA Faces &amp;  Their Solutions</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/otas-challenges-and-solutions/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/otas-challenges-and-solutions/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:43:06 GMT</pubDate><description>The travel industry has grown rapidly in recent years with the increasing popularity of online booking agencies and the convenience it offers to customers. However, the industry also faces several challenges, including intense competition and the need to meet up the ever-changing demands of custome…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>What is Rate Disparity in Hotels? </title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/rate-disparity-in-hotels/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/rate-disparity-in-hotels/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 07:49:31 GMT</pubDate><description>Creating a fair price structure for leveraging business profits and higher revenue generation while maintaining a good brand reputation among customers is an emerging challenge for hoteliers. The hospitality industry swings between a mix of thoughts about hotel rate parity and disparity. There is a…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>How to Monitor Rate Parity in the Hotel Industry?</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-rate-parity/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-rate-parity/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:51:10 GMT</pubDate><description>With the expansion of technology and the increase in the number of distribution channels, it has become a challenging task for hoteliers to maintain harmony in their pricing distribution. Often distribution channels lower the rate of a particular hotel room rate to attract more customers and later…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>Surprising Role Technology Plays in Determining Hotel Prices</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/role-of-technonogy-in-hotel-pricing/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/role-of-technonogy-in-hotel-pricing/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:10:43 GMT</pubDate><description>As a hotelier, you know that setting the right price for your hotel rooms is a delicate balancing act. Undoubtedly, pricing is the top most important factor that can make or break any business. For setting up effective pricing there are countless factors to consider, from demand and competition to…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>How To Use Hotel Prices Dataset To Boost Hotel Bookings?</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-prices-dataset/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-prices-dataset/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 09:09:34 GMT</pubDate><description>As a hotel owner or manager, you know that data can be a powerful tool for driving business success. By collecting and analyzing data on everything from guest demographics to booking patterns, you can make informed decisions that drive bookings, revenue, and profitability. One type of data that can…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>Neha Jangid</dc:creator></item><item><title>How to Improve Your Online Booking System with Hotels API?</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/improve-online-booking-system-with-hotel-api/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/improve-online-booking-system-with-hotel-api/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:25:04 GMT</pubDate><description>Online bookings earn around 63% of the tour and travel industry’s revenue yearly. Automating reservation methods with a good hotel booking system decreases the chance of human errors and troubles in business. An excellent hotel booking system will let you efficiently handle online bookings. Hotel A…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>admin</dc:creator></item><item><title>Hotel Aggregator API: An Ultimate Guide For Hotel Industry Professionals</title><link>https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-aggregator-api/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.makcorps.com/blog/hotel-aggregator-api/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:48:58 GMT</pubDate><description>Attention, developers and hotel industry professionals! There’s a game-changing tool in the world of hotel bookings that you need to know about: Hotel Aggregator API. In this post, we’re diving deep into everything you need to understand about this powerful resource that’s transforming the way acco…</description><category>Blog</category><dc:creator>admin</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>