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How to List My Hotel on Agoda: A Comprehensive Guide

Creating a hotel listing on Agoda is a crucial step in maximizing your property's visibility and bookings. Agoda is one of the leading online travel platforms, connecting millions of travellers with accommodations worldwide.

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Sales Tax Exemption Guidelines for Malaysian Hotels

Malaysia is a popular tourist spot with its rich culture, stunning landscapes, and top-notch hotels. For hotel operators, knowing how to get sales tax exemptions can help save money and stay compliant with the law. This guide will explain the basics of sales tax exemptions for Malaysian hotels. 

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Pahang Lestary Fee Explained: What Hoteliers Need to Know

In recent years, Malaysia has been making concerted efforts to promote sustainable tourism and protect its natural heritage. A significant move in this direction is the introduction of the "Lestary Fee" in Pahang. This article provides a comprehensive guide for hoteliers to understand what the Lestary Fee is, its implications, and how to manage it effectively.

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Melaka Heritage Fee: A Practical Guide for Hoteliers

Melaka, a city rich in history and cultural heritage, has implemented a Heritage Fee since 1st September 2017 to support the preservation and promotion of its unique legacy. As a hotelier in this iconic Malaysian city, it's crucial to understand the implications of this fee and how it impacts your operations and your guests. This guide will provide you with practical insights and tips on managing the Heritage Fee efficiently, ensuring compliance, and enhancing guest experience.

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Understanding Hotel Occupancy Report

In the world of managing hotels, one tool is essential which is the occupancy report. It helps you to see how well your hotel is doing and guides you in making smart decisions, especially when there is a lot of competition. In this article, I will talk about why occupancy reports are so important, explain the important numbers in them, and share some ideas to get more guests to stay at your hotel, so you can keep being successful even as things change in the hotel industry.

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Starting a Glamping Business in Malaysia: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you have ever thought about starting your own glamping business in Malaysia, you are in for an adventure. In this guide, we will take you through the easy steps to turn your dream into a reality. From finding the perfect spot to wowing your guests, get ready to dive into the world of glamping entrepreneurship in Malaysia. Let's embark on a journey to start your own glamping business in Malaysia with our comprehensive step-by-step guide.

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A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide to e-Invoicing for Malaysian Hotels

As announced in Malaysia's 2024 Financial Budget, e-invoicing will be implemented in three different stages impacting varying turnover or revenue thresholds, offering significant advantages for Malaysian hotels. Not only does it streamline processes and reduce paperwork, but it also enhances efficiency and facilitates better financial management.

In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into everything Malaysian hotels need to know about e-invoicing, aiming to equip Malaysian hotels with the essential knowledge and steps required to seamlessly integrate e-invoicing into hotel operations. 

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Hotel Booking Engine: Understanding the Fundamentals

In this evolving era where technology is designed to help and simplify day-to-day life, the hotel industry has also undergone a lot of transformation. With the rise of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) and the increasing demand for seamless booking experiences, hoteliers have started to recognize the value of prioritizing direct bookings. Hence, this is where a powerful tool - Hotel Booking Engine exists and plays a crucial role in driving direct bookings, connecting with the guests directly, and ultimately enhancing guests' satisfaction. 

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Hotel Booking Engine & Channel Manager: How does it works?

Ever wondered how hotels effortlessly manage bookings and keep everything in sync? The secret lies in two powerful tools – hotel booking engines and channel managers.  While the Property Management System (PMS) also plays a vital role in this choreography, my focus in this blog post will be exclusively on the dynamic duo of booking engines and channel managers as they team up to streamline the booking process, maximize room occupancy, and elevate overall guest satisfaction. 

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Malaysia E-Invoicing: What Hoteliers Need to Know

In May 2023, the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board (IRB) officially declared its intention to implement the new electronic invoicing (e-invoice) system, starting with the initial phase targeting 4,000 businesses. The implementation is scheduled to start on 1st Aug 2024 for businesses achieving an annual sales threshold of RM100 million. 

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