Question: I need a hotel software solution that helps increase direct bookings and improves guest retention.

For a hotel software suite designed to boost direct bookings and guest loyalty, Allora is a full-featured suite of tools to optimize distribution, guest acquisition and retention. It includes Acquire for digital marketing and website design, Connect for optimizing reservations and rates, and Retain for CRM and guest relationship management. The tools can boost direct bookings by up to 25% and cut cancellations by improving guest communication.

Another strong contender is Asksuite, an AI-based platform that can improve service and boost reservation productivity. It spans many communication channels, including cloud phone, email and social media, and offers AI booking assistants and omnichannel inboxes to free up staff for more important work and boost bookings. Asksuite can be integrated with more than 250 hotel tech stacks and offers a range of resources to help hoteliers improve their services and operations.

Fuel has a broad suite of tools to generate revenue, improve guest satisfaction and streamline operations. Among its tools is an AI-powered guest messaging system, a booking engine for online inventory management, and a customizable mobile app for guest services. The suite also includes an analytics dashboard for tracking a range of marketing and operational metrics so hotels can better communicate with guests and keep them coming back.

Last, Canary has an all-in-one hospitality management platform to optimize hotel operations and guest experiences. With tools like digital guest journey automation, personalization and targeted upsell opportunities, Canary can help hotels boost revenue and cut operational inefficiencies. It can be integrated with many hotel systems and offers custom pricing, so it's a flexible option for hotels that want to improve both operational efficiency and guest satisfaction.