By How Much Can Upselling Boost Your Hotel’s Revenue?
The importance of upselling within the hotel industry has increased over recent years. No wonder, because a good upselling strategy can significantly boost hotels revenue. But is upselling beneficial for every type of hotel? Is it worth for your hotel? In this article, you find a comparison of the upsell performance per type of hotel, based on a recent benchmark report. At the bottom of the article, you also find a link to download the
Upselling Examples Restaurant: 12 Tips to Increase Your Revenue!
There are several upselling examples restaurant owners, managers, and other employees should be aware of, as they allow restaurants to boost key performance metrics like average revenue per customer and increase the overall revenue generated by the business. In this guide, you can learn about 12 of the most important upselling strategies. Table of Contents: What is the Restaurant Industry? What is Upselling? Why is Upselling in Restaurants Important? 12 Restaurant Upsell Tips and Examples
Upselling Tips & Examples to Improve Your Hotel Marketing Strategy
Upselling has been on hoteliers’ minds for many years. Traditionally the revenue manager would devise the underlying strategy and leave it to the front desk team to carry it out. But the deeper you dive into the world of digital upselling, the more you’ll see that it can add value to nearly every area of your hotel. In this article, Marketing manager Marlon Roosblad and his team from the QO Amsterdam hotel provide you with
Loyal Guests: Unlocking Revenue with Loyalty Programs and Ancillaries
Studies show that loyalty program members aren’t just frequent travelers; they’re also highly engaged customers who are willing to spend on additional services to enhance their experience. In this article, you'll learn how hotels can expand their loyalty programs and integrate ancillary products and services to maximize loyalty, boost revenue, and drive long-term growth. Loyalty Programs Drive Hotel Revenue Growth One hotel trend that’s been hard to miss lately is the rapid rise of loyalty
6 Reasons Why Every Hotel Should Have a Virtual Reality Video
Interactive virtual reality video technology within the hospitality industry can provide a competitive advantage and allow customers to experience what a hotel is like before committing to a booking. However, there are also other advantages to utilizing this particular marketing method. In this article, you will learn more about six key reasons why every hotel operating today should have its own virtual reality video. What is Virtual Marketing? Virtual reality is technology-based, immersing users within
How a Virtual Reality Company Can Help Hotels with Hotel Marketing
A growing number of hotel owners are turning to virtual reality companies to assist with their hotel marketing strategies. Indeed, in many ways, virtual reality is the ultimate marketing tool for those in the travel and hospitality industries, helping to showcase facilities and increase bookings. Moreover, modern VR video tours can be viewed on all devices, including desktops, laptops, smartphones, and tablets, meaning specialist VR headsets are no longer necessary. In this article, you will
How Virtual Reality Will Revolutionize Staff Training in Housekeeping
Headlines and feature stories everywhere announced the big news in October 2021: Facebook was rebranding to Meta and would focus heavily on the metaverse. While the metaverse itself wasn’t new, Facebook’s pivot towards this virtual reality (VR) space gave it more clout than ever before. Entrepreneurs saw countless opportunities and were prepared to join this new tech revolution. Metaverse and Hospitality The hospitality industry was no exception. Thought leaders and daring innovators discussed scenarios for
What are the Top Market Segmentation Trends for Hotels in 2022?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How do you think market segmentation will change for hotels in 2022? What do you expect the top trends will be? (Question proposed by Luminita Mardale) Our Marketing Expert Panel Adele Gutman - Culture and Guest
Top Hotel Marketing Trend Predictions for 2023
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel In your opinion, what are the top predictions for hotel marketing trends in 2023? Our Marketing Expert Panel Max Starkov - Adjunct Professor Hospitality Technology, New York University Jolien Alferink - Hotel Marketing Consultant, Orange Hotel
What Top Hotel Marketing Trends do you Predict for 2022?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What are the top hotel marketing trends we can expect to see in 2022? Our Marketing Expert Panel Tim Kolman - Commercial Strategy Expert, three&six Thomas Dieben - Founder, Becurious Adele Gutman - Culture and Guest
How Have Guest Behaviour Trends Changed in 2022?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What top changes in guest behaviour trends have Revenue Managers observed in 2022? How have they evolved during the year? (Question proposed by Chaya Kowal)Â Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Tanya Hadwick - Group Revenue &
4 Tips For Stress-Free Upselling & Streamlining Your Hotel Operations
There’s no doubt about it: automated upselling and cross-selling are excellent ways to increase a hotel’s ancillary revenue and guest satisfaction. However, operationally it can be a bit challenging. Going through incoming requests, delegating tasks, and communicating with staff can be time-consuming and inefficient without the right approach. Streamlining Your
9 Tips to Structure Your Pre-Arrival Communication
As a hotelier, it is important to prioritize pre-arrival communication with your guests. This is the time when you can set the tone for their entire stay, ensuring that they feel welcome and valued from the moment they book with you. Why Is Pre-Arrival Communication Important for Hotels? Pre-arrival communication