Hotel Industry

Differences Between a Hotel and a Motel Clearly Explained

Martijn Barten2025-01-21T15:45:56+01:00

Differences between a hotel and a motel are typically seen within the spheres of target demographics, their provided services, and overall design. However, you'll also see considerable variation in these categories, ranging from utilitarian overnight services to luxury accommodation. These distinctions help to inform travelers and guide management or expansions. In this article, you'll discover their fundamental differences and characteristics,

Differences Between a Hotel and a Motel Clearly ExplainedMartijn Barten2025-01-21T15:45:56+01:00

The On-Site or Remote Work Debate in Hotel Revenue Management

Suzanne2024-12-10T11:51:56+01:00

Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: As there has been a significant increase in hybrid and remote working over the last few years, should the role of revenue manager be on-site or remote? And why? (Question by Oleksii Kapichin) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Tamie Matthews - Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou

The On-Site or Remote Work Debate in Hotel Revenue ManagementSuzanne2024-12-10T11:51:56+01:00

Debunking Common Misconceptions about Revenue Management Systems

Revfine.com2024-12-02T11:08:34+01:00

Revenue Management Systems (RMS) have become an essential tool for hoteliers aiming to optimize revenue and maintain a competitive edge. Yet, misconceptions and objections often deter some from adopting these systems. In this article, we’ll explore the most common objections and explain why they are often rooted in misunderstanding, shedding light on how RMS can transform revenue management in the

Debunking Common Misconceptions about Revenue Management SystemsRevfine.com2024-12-02T11:08:34+01:00

Hospitality Staffing: How to Hire the Best Hospitality Employees!

Martijn Barten2024-12-02T11:09:50+01:00

Managing your hospitality staffing needs is a crucial part of effective management, but how do you actually go about hiring the best employees? In this article, you can gain some useful advice on how to optimize your recruitment process. Along the way, you will also find a breakdown of the main skills and qualities to look for in new recruits.

Hospitality Staffing: How to Hire the Best Hospitality Employees!Martijn Barten2024-12-02T11:09:50+01:00

How an RMS Sets You Up for Success in Low Season

Revfine.com2024-12-02T11:13:33+01:00

For seasonal properties, the low season isn’t just downtime—it’s the perfect opportunity to prepare for future success. Implementing a Revenue Management Solution (RMS) during this period allows you to maximize revenue and hit the ground running when guests start booking again. Here’s how. What Is an RMS and Why Does It Matter? A Revenue Management System is your go-to partner

How an RMS Sets You Up for Success in Low SeasonRevfine.com2024-12-02T11:13:33+01:00

Data Collection Tips for Delivering Personalised Guest Experiences

Suzanne2024-11-29T12:00:08+01:00

Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What are the top tips and best practices for hotels to collect data in order to deliver personalised guest experiences? How can hotels handle data privacy? (Question by Michael J. Goldrich) Our Marketing Expert Panel Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & Chief Advisor, Vivander Luminita Mardale

Data Collection Tips for Delivering Personalised Guest ExperiencesSuzanne2024-11-29T12:00:08+01:00

5 Touchpoints You Can Automate to Save Time in Your Hotel

Revfine.com2024-12-02T11:14:28+01:00

In the fast-paced world of hospitality, hoteliers often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities. One way to streamline marketing efforts and improve overall efficiency is by automating some of your touchpoints with guests. The good news is that this is not difficult to do. By setting up intelligent triggers that automate specific actions, hotel managers, front desk, or marketing teams can

5 Touchpoints You Can Automate to Save Time in Your HotelRevfine.com2024-12-02T11:14:28+01:00

How Long Can a Guest Stay at a Hotel? Stay Lengths Explained

Martijn Barten2024-12-12T19:48:13+01:00

How long a guest can stay at a hotel is something that many people, both guests and hoteliers, ask. The answer needs to account for the types of service, amenities, comfort, and so much more. The subject is important since it touches on almost every aspect of the experience. Whether or not the hotelier and guest will consider their transaction

How Long Can a Guest Stay at a Hotel? Stay Lengths ExplainedMartijn Barten2024-12-12T19:48:13+01:00

Hotel Room Maintenance Checklist: Ensuring Comfort and Quality (Free Template)

Martijn Barten2024-12-02T11:15:49+01:00

A hotel room maintenance checklist is a comprehensive list, designed to help hotel staff to carry out checks and maintenance work within guest rooms. The checklist covers inspections and preventative maintenance tasks. These checklists are important because they help to ensure compliance and prevent important tasks from being overlooked. By following procedures, hotels can help to ensure guest comfort and

Hotel Room Maintenance Checklist: Ensuring Comfort and Quality (Free Template)Martijn Barten2024-12-02T11:15:49+01:00

20 Hot Digital Trends in the Hotel Industry

Martijn Barten2025-02-17T16:00:44+01:00

With digital technology continuously evolving, it should come as little surprise that its applications within the hotel industry evolve, too. Indeed, over the past few years, several notable digital trends have taken the industry by storm, and the year ahead promises to be no different. Crucially, the businesses that benefit most from using digital technology are those with the foresight

20 Hot Digital Trends in the Hotel IndustryMartijn Barten2025-02-17T16:00:44+01:00

Tipping Hotel Housekeeping; What is the Standard?

Martijn Barten2025-01-18T18:06:15+01:00

Tipping hotel housekeeping staff involves leaving a small amount of money for the individual employees who clean your hotel room. It is a great way to show appreciation and can help staff who often have a low base wage. Understanding the standard for tipping housekeeping staff is important because it is an area of anxiety for guests. Many guests want

Tipping Hotel Housekeeping; What is the Standard?Martijn Barten2025-01-18T18:06:15+01:00

How to Lead with Data: Transforming Hotel Group and Meeting Bookings through Analytics

Revfine.com2024-11-19T10:39:46+01:00

Data is the backbone of modern hospitality and relying on outdated, fragmented systems can be a recipe for disaster, especially in managing group and meeting bookings. If your hotel is not harnessing the full potential of integrated data management, you are jeopardizing the guest experience. Disjointed platforms can lead to miscommunications, missed opportunities and operational chaos. By leveraging analytics, you

How to Lead with Data: Transforming Hotel Group and Meeting Bookings through AnalyticsRevfine.com2024-11-19T10:39:46+01:00

Collaborative Success for eCommerce and Revenue Management Teams

Suzanne2024-11-21T09:39:55+01:00

Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What are the best practices for building and maintaining successful collaboration and communication between hotel eCommerce and Revenue Management teams? (Question by Aida Muñoz) Our Revenue Management Expert PanelTamie Matthews - Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYouConnor Vanderholm - CEO, ToplineDiego Fernández Pérez De Ponga - Director of

Collaborative Success for eCommerce and Revenue Management TeamsSuzanne2024-11-21T09:39:55+01:00

Why Microservice Hotel PMS Architecture is the Future

Revfine.com2024-11-19T10:40:10+01:00

Client-server architecture has long powered hospitality IT but limits scalability and agility. Microservice-based PMS offers a solution enabling rapid innovation and flexibility, essential for today’s evolving hotel tech needs. In this article, you will explore the microservice hotel PMS architecture world and why it is the future of hotel tech architecture. From Traditional PMS Architecture to Leading-Edge Microservice Architecture Over

Why Microservice Hotel PMS Architecture is the FutureRevfine.com2024-11-19T10:40:10+01:00

5 Reasons Your Hotel Needs a Multi-Channel Communication Strategy

Revfine.com2024-11-19T10:40:30+01:00

Understanding guests’ communication preferences and engaging on their terms is the key to elevating your hotel’s upselling strategy. From email and SMS to front desk conversations, learn how a multi-channel approach and data-driven technology can improve guest satisfaction, increase revenue, and create memorable experiences that set your hotel apart. Engage Guests on Their Terms: The Key to Effective Upselling A

5 Reasons Your Hotel Needs a Multi-Channel Communication StrategyRevfine.com2024-11-19T10:40:30+01:00

The Vital Role of Revenue Management and Brand Reputation

Revfine.com2025-02-23T11:52:29+01:00

It’s an antiquated idea that revenue management works independently from sales and marketing. Each department impacts the other and influences the hotel’s overall profitability. Every business goal contributes to the bottom line. When the revenue-generating departments work together on shared goals, they can contribute to a fatter bottom line. In today’s world, hotel bookings start with getting found online. Without

The Vital Role of Revenue Management and Brand ReputationRevfine.com2025-02-23T11:52:29+01:00

The Hospitality Industry’s Digital Evolution – PMS and RMS: The Dynamic Duo Driving Hotel Success in a Digital World

Revfine.com2024-11-19T10:41:21+01:00

The hospitality sector is evolving rapidly. The digital age has brought new challenges and opportunities for hoteliers, making it essential to adopt advanced systems to optimize operations and enhance guest experiences. Two critical components of a hotel’s technology ecosystem are the Property Management System (PMS) and the Revenue Management System (RMS). Together, they help hotels stay competitive and adapt to

The Hospitality Industry’s Digital Evolution – PMS and RMS: The Dynamic Duo Driving Hotel Success in a Digital WorldRevfine.com2024-11-19T10:41:21+01:00

Hotel Check-in Timing and Process Explained

Martijn Barten2024-12-07T15:28:26+01:00

Hotel check-in timing refers to when guests can check into a room or check out after their stay. It's often best to consider it as a window where staff and guests can align their needs. The timing is important to guests because it can limit or control their schedule. At the same time, it's important to hoteliers as it allows

Hotel Check-in Timing and Process ExplainedMartijn Barten2024-12-07T15:28:26+01:00

Strategies, Tactics, and Insights for the Hotel Industry

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