15 Sep
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Lohono Stays
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Mumbai
15 Sep
Lohono Stays
Mumbai
Job Type: Full time
Lohono Stays is a distinguished luxury villa rental brand, redefining high-end vacations with curatedprivate homes and villas for discerning travelers. Built on the ethos of “luxury living, personalizedexperiences, and exceptional hospitality,” Lohono Stays caters to families, groups, and individualsseeking exclusive holiday experiences.The brand’s portfolio includes stunning villas and estates in sought-after destinations such as Goa,Alibaug, Lonavala, Coonoor, Maldives, Phuket, Italy, and more, with plans for continued globalexpansion.What sets Lohono Stays apart is its comprehensive service, which includes:✔ Fully serviced luxury homes with private chefs, butlers, and housekeeping to deliver a five-starstandard✔ 24x7 concierge services, ensuring tailored, attentive service✔ Event hosting and celebration planning in bespoke settings✔ Wellness and rejuvenation offerings designed for relaxation and revitalizationLohono Stays is part of the Isprava Group, a leader in luxury real estate and hospitality, and continues toredefine luxury travel in India and beyond.For more information visit www.lohono.comPosition description: Owns Lohono's villa listings and commercial relationships across all OTA platforms (Booking.com, Airbnb, Agoda, MakeMyTrip, Expedia, Vrbo, Goibibo, etc.). Acts as the bridge between our properties and OTA partners — making sure every villa is correctly listed, competitively priced, parity-compliant, and performing well.Primary Responsibilities:Manage villa listings end-to-end across all OTAs — content, photos, amenities, policies.Operate the channel manager to push rates, inventory, and availability across connected OTAs.Maintain rate parity across channels and fix violations quickly.Load seasonal pricing, promotions, and stay restrictions; track ARI calendars.Reconcile OTA bookings, commissions,
and payouts; coordinate with Finance on disputes.Build and maintain working relationships with OTA Account Managers to secure better visibility and placement.Monitor competitor pricing and listing quality; recommend fixes to Revenue.Onboard new villas onto OTA platforms and take them live.Additional Responsibilities:Weekly/monthly reports on OTA-wise revenue, conversion, and parity.Resolve guest issues escalated via OTA channels.Mentor junior team members on channel manager and extranet workflows.Educational qualifications preferredDegree:Graduate in any stream (Hospitality, Tourism, or Commerce preferred)Required work experienceIndustry:Hospitality / Vacation Rentals / Travel / OTARole:OTA Specialist, Reservations, or DistributionYears of experience:3–5 years, with at least 2 years on a channel manager and OTA extranetsKey Performance Indicators:OTA-driven revenue and booking volumeChannel-wise occupancy and ADRRate parity complianceListing content health (accuracy, photos, completeness)Reconciliation accuracy and dispute TATNew property go-live TATRequired Knowledge:Major OTA platforms and how their extranets workChannel manager logic (how inventory and rates sync)Rate parity and basics of revenue management (ADR, RevPAR, occupancy)OTA commission structures and payment cyclesRequired Skills:Strong relationship management — comfortable working with external partnersSolid arithmetic — quick with percentages, commissions, and rate calculationsAdvanced MS Excel (lookups, pivots, formulas)Channel manager and OTA extranet hands-on experienceClear written and spoken EnglishAttention to detail and ability to juggle multiple platformsOther detailsContract Type:Full-time, permanentTravel:Minimal — occasional partner meetings or property visitsTime Constraints:Standard office hours; occasional weekend support during peak season or OTA escalationsWork Location: PrabhadeviWork Timings: 10 am to 6:30 pmWorking Days: Monday to Friday
📌 Senior OTA Specialist (Mumbai)
🏢 Lohono Stays
📍 Mumbai