Unlock new revenue streams with short-term stays. Zitlin's PMS lets you offer rooms by the hour, catering to daycationers, business travelers, and guests needing a microstay.
In the competitive hospitality industry, effective hotel revenue management means adapting to the needs of modern travelers. Zitlin's new Hourly Bookings feature is a powerful tool designed to do just that. It transforms your property's earning potential by enabling you to offer day use rooms and microstays, creating new income opportunities beyond traditional nightly bookings. With our PMS, you can seamlessly switch between night-based and hour-based pricing, unlocking a world of flexibility and profitability.
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Why Your Hotel Needs to Offer Hourly Bookings
Offering rooms by the hour is a game-changing strategy for boosting revenue and maximizing occupancy. By embracing the market for short-stay hotels, you can significantly impact your bottom line. Here are the key benefits:
1. Unlock New Revenue Streams with Microstays Sell the same room multiple times within a single day. Instead of a room sitting empty, you can cater to the growing demand for microstays. This allows you to multiply the revenue potential for your inventory, turning downtime into profit.
2. Maximize Occupancy & Profitability Fill rooms during traditionally slow periods. Whether it's the midday lull or an off-season afternoon, hourly hotel bookings help you combat low demand for overnight stays. This ensures your property is consistently generating income and optimizing its occupancy rates.
3. Attract New Customer Segments Tap into a diverse market of travelers seeking flexible bookings and short-term accommodation:
- Business Travelers: Professionals needing a private hotel workspace between meetings or a quiet place to prepare for a presentation.
- Transit Passengers: Travelers on long layovers who need a comfortable day use room to rest and freshen up.
- Event Attendees: Guests attending concerts or conferences who require a convenient base for a few hours.
- Local "Daycationers": Residents looking for a mini-escape or access to your hotel's amenities without committing to an overnight stay.
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4. Offer Unmatched Flexibility for Guests Today's travelers value convenience and control. By allowing guests to book a short-stay hotel room for just a few hours, you cater to their specific, spontaneous needs. This modern approach to hospitality enhances the guest experience and provides a significant competitive advantage.
5. Gain a Competitive Edge Differentiate your property in a crowded market. Offering hourly hotel bookings is a powerful unique selling proposition (USP) that attracts a wider audience and positions your hotel as an innovative, forward-thinking establishment ready to meet the demands of the modern traveler.
How to Implement Hourly Bookings with Zitlin
With Zitlin PMS, enabling flexible bookings is effortless. A simple toggle allows you to designate rooms for hourly rental, set dynamic pricing, and manage availability—all from the same intuitive dashboard you use for your nightly reservations.
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