Increase Margins Through Direct Bookings
March 25, 2025
In this podcast, Tarun Goyal, Founder & CEO of Simplotel, joins the Frictionless Innkeeper Podcast to discuss how hotels can increase margins by driving more direct bookings. He shares insights on building a high-performing hotel website, optimising the guest booking journey, and using smart digital strategies to reduce reliance on third-party channels.
Key Takeaways:
Why a well-designed hotel website is crucial for increasing direct bookings and improving profitability.
Practical tips to enhance your hotel’s online presence and capture more direct traffic.
The role of technology in simplifying operations and boosting revenue.
Expert insights on improving guest experience while maximising margins.
Unlock these valuable strategies and start boosting your hotel’s direct bookings today!
About Simplotel:
Simplotel is a Bangalore-based, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company helping over 2,000 hotels across 21 countries grow their direct business. We are powering e-commerce for some of the largest hotels in India. The name Simplotel comes from a combination of Simple and Hotel - our mission is to Simplify the life of hoteliers through technology. Simplotel is a ‘Shopify for Hotels’, was founded in October 2013 and is funded by Go-MMT - India’s largest Online Travel Agency.
*Simplotel was awarded the best startup in travel & hospitality for 2021 by Startup India, an initiative of the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry in India.
(https://www.startupindia.gov.in/nsa2021results/travel.html)
Position - Accounts Receivable Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Ageing Optimization for Account receivables.
- Connect with customers for outstanding dues and follow up for payments.
- Take inbound calls from customers regarding payment enquiries.
- Send emails to clients with payment details and invoices.
- Maintain assigned reports in excel and google sheets.
- Maintain & Manage client information.
- Adjust and revise the invoices.
- Prepare ageing reports and keep track of pay-out reports.
Skills Required:
- Self-starter individual.
- Willing to do local visits to clients if required.
- Minimum 0 to 1 year of experience.
- B. Com, M. Com / Any other graduate.
- Attention to detail and managing reports with accuracy.
- Ability to manage time and hit deadlines.
- Good communication in both Hindi & English