Senior OTA Specialist

Lohono Stays is a distinguished luxury villa rental brand, redefining high-end vacations with curated
private homes and villas for discerning travelers. Built on the ethos of “luxury living, personalized
experiences, and exceptional hospitality,” Lohono Stays caters to families, groups, and individuals
seeking 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 global
expansion.
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-star
standard
✔ 24x7 concierge services, ensuring tailored, attentive service
✔ Event hosting and celebration planning in bespoke settings
✔ Wellness and rejuvenation offerings designed for relaxation and revitalization
Lohono Stays is part of the Isprava Group, a leader in luxury real estate and hospitality, and continues to
redefine luxury travel in India and beyond.
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Position description:  Owns Lohono's villa listings and commercial relationships across all OTA platforms (, Airbnb, Agoda, Make My Trip , 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 preferred
Degree:
Graduate in any stream (Hospitality, Tourism, or Commerce preferred)
Required work experience
Industry: Hospitality / Vacation Rentals / Travel / OTA
Role: OTA Specialist, Reservations, or Distribution
Years of experience: 3–5 years, with at least 2 years on a channel manager and OTA extranets
Key Performance Indicators:
OTA-driven revenue and booking volume
Channel-wise occupancy and ADR
Rate parity compliance
Listing content health (accuracy, photos, completeness)
Reconciliation accuracy and dispute TAT
New property go-live TAT
Required Knowledge:
Major OTA platforms and how their extranets work
Channel manager logic (how inventory and rates sync)
Rate parity and basics of revenue management (ADR, RevPAR, occupancy)
OTA commission structures and payment cycles

Required Skills:

Strong relationship management — comfortable working with external partners
Solid arithmetic — quick with percentages, commissions, and rate calculations
Advanced MS Excel (lookups, pivots, formulas)
Channel manager and OTA extranet hands-on experience
Clear written and spoken English
Attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple platforms
Other details
Contract Type:
Full-time, permanent
Travel:
Minimal — occasional partner meetings or property visits
Time Constraints:
Standard office hours; occasional weekend support during peak season or OTA escalations

Work Location:

Prabhadevi

Work Timings:  10 am to 6:30 pm

Working Days:  Monday to Friday