Exely Hotel Hub: News, Insights and Guides

Be a part of Exely’s annual event in Tirana “Hotel Business 2026: A Success Plan for the New Season”.

A special guest speaker from Booking.com will present Travel Trends 2026 and share key insights from one of the world’s leading travel platforms.

Agenda:

• Key Market Trends & Industry Analytics
• New Requirements for Hotels in the AI Era
• Essential Features to Boost Your Hotel’s Online Sales
• Your Website as a Powerful Tool for Direct Bookings

Join us and unlock full potential for your hotel’s growth!

Discover practical strategies to increase your hotel’s revenue and direct bookings. Join us to explore:

• Hotel distribution and direct sales channels
• Latest strategies for increasing online sales and revenue
• New AI-powered solutions

Wrap up the session with a live Q&A — a chance to ask your questions, exchange ideas, and connect with fellow hoteliers.

Mark your calendars and plan your month ahead!
Join Exely in April at these upcoming events! ⬇️

MAH AGM Pahang Chapter
Pahang, Malaysia – 1 April

MAH AGM Penang Chapter
Penang, Malaysia – 3 April

CHA Members Meeting
Siem Reap, Cambodia – 6 April

Rakerda IHGMA Bali
Bali, Indonesia – 7 April

Exely Elektraweb Partner Event Istanbul
Türkiye – 8 April

Exely Event for Hoteliers
Azerbaijan – 8 April

Exely Event for Hoteliers
Albania – 8 April

VITM 2026
Vietnam – 9-12 April

Expedia Bali Workshop
Bali, Indonesia – 10 April

Exely Elektraweb Partner Event Cesme, Izmir
Türkiye – 15 April

Rakerda IHGMA Jawa Tengah
Central Java, Indonesia – 15-16 April

STRA Expo & Forum
Malaysia – 16-17 April

Rakernas IHGMA Lombok & IHGMA National AGMwe
Lombok, Indonesia – 16-19 April

Exely Event Tbilisi
Tbilisi, Georgia – 21 April

Exely Webinar: AI, Ads, and Digital Strategy for Hotel Bookings
Online – 23 April

Exely Event Batumi
Batumi, Georgia – 24 April

Partnerships

• Exely Becomes Expedia Group’s Preferred Partner
• Etstur is available in Channel Manager
• Explore Channel Manager

Updates and New Settings

Guest Activity Report in Loyalty Program

Downloadable Excel reports provide a clear view of how guests earn and spend points, helping teams track program performance.

Points & Discounts Combination in Loyalty Program

Hotels can now combine points and discounts within one loyalty program, allowing guests to earn or redeem points while receiving a discount.

Unified Analytics

All analytics reports are now organized in a single menu, making navigation simpler and insights easier to access.

Screenshots & Daily Price Tracking in Rate Match

Rate Match now includes OTA screenshots and daily price collection, helping hotels monitor price changes and identify discrepancies.

Watch a video guide →

Direct Access to Booking Engine’s Mobile Waitlist

The waitlist is now displayed on the first screen on mobile devices. Guests can submit requests for sold-out dates instantly via the Booking Engine, helping capture demand for unavailable dates and keep users on the website.

Default Rate Activation in Booking Engine

The default rate is now enabled for all Exely users, ensuring the Booking Engine always has prices set — even if rates haven’t been updated manually for future periods.

Learn more →

Improvements in Hotel Website Builder

Added navigation breadcrumbs, template switcher, new sections (FAQ, conference rooms), expanded language support (Croatian, Azerbaijani), and custom color schemes for greater flexibility.

Explore Hotel Website Builder →

We’re delighted to welcome HAIAN Beach Hotel & Spa to the Exely family!

Located just steps from the beach in Da Nang, this 21-storey hotel offers 239 elegantly designed rooms with panoramic ocean and city views. With an infinity rooftop pool, refined dining, and a wellness-focused spa experience, HAIAN Beach Hotel & Spa combines modern luxury with a relaxing coastal atmosphere for both leisure and business travelers.

We’re proud to support HAIAN Beach Hotel & Spa with Exely’s technology, helping them enhance their online presence and drive more direct bookings.

We’re proud to welcome Kolkhida Resort & Spa to the Exely family!

Located on the unique pine-lined coast of Ureki, Georgia, this beachfront resort offers a rare combination of relaxation, wellness, and nature. With a private beach, healing magnetic sand, spa and treatment programs, and facilities for both leisure and business events, Kolkhida Resort & Spa provides guests with a year-round destination for rest, recovery, and active stays.

We’re excited to support Kolkhida Resort & Spa with Exely’s technology, helping them strengthen direct bookings and deliver seamless guest experiences across all types of stays.

We’re proud to welcome The Grand Kandyan to the Exely family!

Located in the heart of historic Kandy, just minutes from the UNESCO-listed Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, this five-star hotel blends palatial grandeur with modern luxury. With 100 elegant rooms, a rooftop pool and sky lounge, refined dining experiences, and a renowned spa, The Grand Kandyan offers guests an unforgettable stay surrounded by breathtaking mountain views.

We’re excited to support The Grand Kandyan with Exely’s technology, helping them enhance their digital presence and drive more direct bookings while continuing to deliver exceptional Kandyan hospitality.

Castello Mare is a beachfront wellness resort perched on a seaside cliff in Tsikhisdziri, Georgia — just 35 minutes from Batumi International Airport. Surrounded by lush subtropical nature and with panoramic sea views from almost every corner, it's a destination that feels a world away from the everyday.

Their offering spans sea-view rooms and suites with private balconies, indoor and outdoor seawater infinity pools, lift access to a private beach, the full-service Spa, a fitness centre, tennis court, and Georgian and international dining.

We're looking forward to working with the Castello Mare team and supporting their growth in the Georgian hospitality market.

Be a part of Exely’s annual event in Yerevan “Hotel Business 2026: A Success Plan for the New Season”.

We will explore:

• Product Updates
• Market Analytics for Armenia
• Strategies to Increase Online Sales and Revenue
• Key Booking Insights for 2025 & Demand Calendar for 2026
• How to Optimize Your Website for AI Visibility
• How to Avoid Exely Account Restrictions
• Hospitality Legislation Updates
• Networking with Leading Industry Experts

Unlock the potential of Exely for the success of your hotel!

Visit us at Hall 8.1 | Stand 147 and discover a set of smart Exely AI tools designed to help hotels grow direct bookings through better content, improved guest experience, and data-driven decisions.

At the stand, you can test your hotel website with our AI Website Quality Scoring to see whether your content is clear and complete for both real guests and AI search systems. Receive a visibility and quality assessment with practical recommendations and get a personalized AI-powered strategy to boost direct bookings.