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REVENUE MANAGEMENT
Capitalizing on Last-Minute Bookings: How Metropolitan Hotels Doubled Revenue with RateGain
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Established in 1979, Metropolitan Hotels pioneered Dubai's hospitality scene. After a brief closure in 2013, the hotel reopened in 2016 under the Al Habtoor Group, offering elevated experiences and a prime location in Dubai with stunning views of Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab.
Why it matters:
Last-minute bookings dominate Dubai’s market, making fast and accurate rate updates essential. Metropolitan Hotels needed a robust channel manager to capture this opportunity and eliminate revenue leakage caused by slow updates and ARI discrepancies.
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Dubai's spontaneous booking trends necessitate swift ARI updates. Metropolitan Hotels faced challenges in time-to-market due to slow channel mapping. Responsive support was essential for effective revenue optimization.
Top 3 Core Objectives:
Metropolitan Hotels aimed to capitalize on Dubai’s last-minute booking trend while streamlining operations and ensuring timely updates on OTAs.
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ARI updates: Eliminate delays in ARI updates to reduce missed revenue opportunities.
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Streamline channel mapping: Streamline channel mapping processes to save time and resources.
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Efficient responsiveness: Improve support responsiveness to handle issues promptly and maintain operational efficiency.
Innovators Mentioned
Metropolitan Hotels
RateGain
Mohib Siddique
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Revenue Manager
Metropolitan Hotels
"“There is no comparison between RateGain and other vendors in the market. We were getting a lot of ARI discrepancies with our previous vendors, on the other hand, RateGain provides a seamless and error-free experience"
Mohib Siddique
Revenue Manager
👍 Revenue Manager
Mohib Siddique
said that RateGain’s Channel Manager enabled Metropolitan Hotels to double their room nights by streamlining rate updates and optimizing channel connectivity.:
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"“There is no comparison between RateGain and other vendors in the market. We were getting a lot of ARI discrepancies with our previous vendors, on the other hand, RateGain provides a seamless and error-free experience"
⚖️ The selection process:
During their research process, Mohib Siddique
evaluated RateGain's product differentiators, customer support, and holistic value as a strategic partner and ultimately decided that RateGain was the best fit solution:
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Revenue Manager Mohib Siddique said, about their decision: "We’ve doubled our room nights in the past 4 months with RateGain’s channel manager."
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The results:
Metropolitan Hotels leveraged RateGain’s Channel Manager to achieve real-time ARI updates, seamless OTA connectivity, and exponential growth in reservations, doubling their revenue in just four months.
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Connected to 18 global and local channels, including Seera, Rehlat, DOTW, and MikiTravel, ensuring comprehensive distribution.
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Rates pushed to OTAs within 1 minute, eliminating delays and overbooking issues.
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Achieved 5x growth in reservations, thanks to long-tail channel connectivity. Processed over 7 million ARI updates, enabling dynamic pricing strategies in a highly competitive market.
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