Hotel Industry

Categories of Hotels: A Complete Guide to Hotel Classifications & Types

Martijn Barten2025-03-13T14:43:25+01:00

Categories of hotels are used to classify the various different types of accommodation available to guests. Hotels can be categorized according to their size, service standards, layout, ownership structure and more. Breaking down the many different hotels into major categories helps to set guest expectations and define service standards. Guests know the level of service they will get and hoteliers

Categories of Hotels: A Complete Guide to Hotel Classifications & TypesMartijn Barten2025-03-13T14:43:25+01:00

Top Tips for Marketing and Selling Conference and Event Spaces

Suzanne2025-02-07T11:10:54+01:00

Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How can hotels effectively market and sell their conference and event spaces? What are the best practices and tips for achieving success? Our Marketing Expert Panel Cory Falter - Partner, Lure Agency Thom de Graaf - Online Marketing Specialist, Orange Hotel Marketing Michael J. Goldrich

Top Tips for Marketing and Selling Conference and Event SpacesSuzanne2025-02-07T11:10:54+01:00

7 Common Revenue Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Revfine.com2026-01-21T20:17:53+01:00

Imagine a well-located boutique hotel. The guests enjoy themselves, and while it's slow, it is low season. However, as high season approaches, many rooms remain empty while other nearby properties fill. What's Making Nearby Hotels More Attractive? On the surface, there's no obvious reason why guests are choosing the competition. A little sleuthing shows that these hotels use dynamic pricing

7 Common Revenue Management Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemRevfine.com2026-01-21T20:17:53+01:00

Hospitality Marketing Agency: Your Guide to Achieving Strategic Growth

Martijn Barten2025-03-14T10:48:11+01:00

A hospitality marketing agency works with businesses in hospitality, including hotels, restaurants and cafes, assisting with marketing. Agencies have expert staff, who can help you to optimize branding and deliver targeted campaigns. Working with hospitality marketing consultants enables you to identify areas of weakness in your existing strategy. It will also allow you to tailor marketing messages to achieve your

Hospitality Marketing Agency: Your Guide to Achieving Strategic GrowthMartijn Barten2025-03-14T10:48:11+01:00

Streamlining Group Bookings: Top 8 Insights on How Automation Boosts Hotel Success

Revfine.com2025-09-17T20:47:55+02:00

Group accommodation bookings have always been a significant yet underutilized revenue stream for hotels. Representing 30-40% of total net revenue for many business hotels, group bookings also drive ancillary income through food, beverage, and event services, which often yield higher profit margins than room sales alone. Yet, despite their potential, managing these bookings is frequently hindered by manual processes and

Streamlining Group Bookings: Top 8 Insights on How Automation Boosts Hotel SuccessRevfine.com2025-09-17T20:47:55+02:00

Airbnb Pricing Strategies: Ultimate Guide for Revenue Management

Martijn Barten2025-02-28T11:47:23+01:00

Airbnb pricing strategies are the different approaches used to determine the rates Airbnb properties charge guests. There are a variety of different methods available and many hosts will use a combination of approaches. Adopting the right pricing strategy in the right moment is important for maximizing the amount of revenue earned on the Airbnb platform. At the same time, the

Airbnb Pricing Strategies: Ultimate Guide for Revenue ManagementMartijn Barten2025-02-28T11:47:23+01:00

Are You Forecasting Right? Tips to Optimize Your Hotel Revenue

Revfine.com2025-02-07T11:47:57+01:00

Running a hotel without forecasting is like driving without a map—you might eventually get there, but not without many unnecessary detours. Forecasting isn’t just for big hotel chains—the independent properties stand to gain the most from a clear picture of what’s ahead. Let’s explore how forecasting can help you to stay one step ahead and turn insights into revenue. What

Are You Forecasting Right? Tips to Optimize Your Hotel RevenueRevfine.com2025-02-07T11:47:57+01:00

Hotel Budget: Effective Budgeting Tips for Hoteliers

Martijn Barten2025-02-07T11:48:50+01:00

Establishing a hotel budget involves estimating revenue and expenditure over a defined period and establishing rules about how much money is available based on various factors, including changes in customer demand. In this article, you can access some effective budgeting tips for your hotel. Table of Contents: What Is the Hotel Industry? What Is Hotel Revenue Management? Why Is it

Hotel Budget: Effective Budgeting Tips for HoteliersMartijn Barten2025-02-07T11:48:50+01:00

Successful Restaurant Revenue Management Strategies in 2026

Martijn Barten2025-10-31T16:23:03+01:00

Getting your restaurant revenue management strategy right can be critical for your business's success. In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about revenue management: what it is, what it can do for your business, and how to craft and implement the perfect strategy. You'll also discover key tactics and ways to apply them to your restaurant. Table

Successful Restaurant Revenue Management Strategies in 2026Martijn Barten2025-10-31T16:23:03+01:00

How to Write a Restaurant Description: A Complete Guide

Martijn Barten2025-03-13T14:32:01+01:00

How to write a restaurant description is a concept at the center of every great culinary experience. A well-crafted description lets you attract guests and enrich the experience of regulars. Succinctly describing your establishment is vital to success in today’s competitive market. In this article you’ll learn how to create and leverage a restaurant description to establish brand identity and

How to Write a Restaurant Description: A Complete GuideMartijn Barten2025-03-13T14:32:01+01:00

Difference Between a Hostel and Hotel: The Essential Guide

Martijn Barten2025-03-08T10:32:42+01:00

The difference between a hostel and hotel encompasses design, the range of services and the intended guest experience. For example, hostels prioritize a shared experience with other guests, while hotels offer comfort and privacy. Understanding the difference between a hostel and hotel is important because the two accommodation types have different aims. They are also usually targeted towards different types

Difference Between a Hostel and Hotel: The Essential GuideMartijn Barten2025-03-08T10:32:42+01:00

The Metrics Every General Manager Should Track

Revfine.com2026-01-20T15:47:39+01:00

Starbucks used to track average transaction value as its flagship metric for success. If the number went up, it meant customers were spending more and business was good. Except, they knew it wasn’t that simple, and they were missing out on key insights into spending habits, loyalty, and long-term value. Tracking Metrics That Drive Success in Hospitality They embraced new

The Metrics Every General Manager Should TrackRevfine.com2026-01-20T15:47:39+01:00

Self-Check-in Hotel Software: Increase the Hotel Guest Experience

Martijn Barten2025-02-14T13:05:13+01:00

Self-check-in hotel solutions can help to improve the guest experience within hotels, while also making life easier for your front desk employees. In this article, you can learn all about self-check-in hotel technology, explore the different options available, gain an appreciation of the benefits and find out about the most advanced options. Table of Contents: What is the Hotel Industry?

Self-Check-in Hotel Software: Increase the Hotel Guest ExperienceMartijn Barten2025-02-14T13:05:13+01:00

What Guests Really Want – and 5 Ways Hotels Can Deliver

Revfine.com2025-09-17T20:55:32+02:00

Guests today expect more than a place to sleep—they're expecting experiences that feel personal and thoughtful. For hoteliers, this presents an opportunity to rethink upselling, not as selling extras, but as a way to improve the guest experience. When you focus on what guests truly value—whether it's a better view, extra comfort, or more flexibility— the results, and loyalty, naturally

What Guests Really Want – and 5 Ways Hotels Can DeliverRevfine.com2025-09-17T20:55:32+02:00

Social Commerce, Hospitality’s Next Best Opportunity for Growth

Revfine.com2025-01-27T14:47:34+01:00

Travelers can now book a room without leaving their favorite social media app. Is your hotel capitalizing on social commerce? This trend is redefining how customers discover and book their stays, offering hoteliers a powerful tool to turn inspiration into instant reservations. Social Commerce Transforming Travel Inspiration into Hotel Bookings Travel is a familiar theme in most social feeds. We

Social Commerce, Hospitality’s Next Best Opportunity for GrowthRevfine.com2025-01-27T14:47:34+01:00

How To Maintain Your Hotel Grounds For Curb Appeal

Revfine.com2025-01-30T15:40:20+01:00

For any hotel, regardless of size or reputation, the appearance of your grounds will certainly make for a first impression - good or bad. Your curb appeal as a business should be taken seriously, and like any property, it’s the first thing that your customers will see, and that may leave a positive or negative first impression. If it’s a

How To Maintain Your Hotel Grounds For Curb AppealRevfine.com2025-01-30T15:40:20+01:00

Key Card Types: A Complete Guide to Modern Access Systems

Martijn Barten2025-03-14T10:47:24+01:00

Key card systems incorporate various technologies to provide a more secure form of access control to both the hospitality and business sectors. The card's digital authentication provides extra security and ease of use. A card will not just replace locks, but improve a location's security and privacy. In this article, you'll discover how to best leverage key cards, strategic optimization

Key Card Types: A Complete Guide to Modern Access SystemsMartijn Barten2025-03-14T10:47:24+01:00

Discover The Latest Business Travel Trends Business Travelers Desire

Martijn Barten2025-10-31T11:23:54+01:00

Business travel is growing. As a result, hotels and others in the travel industry are looking to attract more business travelers, but to do so effectively, you need to know what those travelers are looking for. In this article, you will learn more about the latest trends influencing modern business travel decisions 2026. Table of Contents: What is Business Travel?

Discover The Latest Business Travel Trends Business Travelers DesireMartijn Barten2025-10-31T11:23:54+01:00

Strategies, Tactics, and Insights for the Hotel Industry

Optimize revenue, innovate processes, and improve customer experience