A Comprehensive Overview of All Hotel Positions
Hotels offer a number of different career paths, thanks to the sheer range of hotel positions that exist. In order to find the best job for your skills, qualifications, and preferences, it is beneficial to have a rounded understanding of these different roles. In this article, you will find a comprehensive overview of the positions within a typical hotel. Table of Contents: Hotel Industry Overview Overview of All Hotel Positions Food & Beverage Front Office
Hotel Podcasts; 17 Excellent Podcasts for Hotel Managers & Executives
Hotel podcasts are growing in popularity all the time, because they offer a great way for listeners to keep up with the latest news, trends and innovations within the industry, or learn about a specific area, such as hotel design. In this post, you will be able to learn more about these podcasts and access a list of 17 of the best hotel podcasts to listen to. Table of Contents: What Is the Hotel Industry?
Hotel PMS: Customization and Automation
A hotel PMS is a property management system designed for use within hotels and similar forms of accommodation. Such software offers several benefits, but two of the most significant are customization and automation. In this article, you can learn why these are valuable and how they can be used. Table of Contents: What is a Hotel PMS? Why is a Hotel PMS Important? Importance of Customization of a Hotel PMS Frontend Customization Backend Customization Why
Hotel Photography: Essential Tips for Making a Visual Impact
Powerful hotel photography invites you to sink into that huge bed, sip from a cocktail or dive into the glistening water of the pool. Although such high-quality images require an investment, they will most definitely positively affect your brand perception, market share, and ultimately your rates and revenue. Selecting the Photographer The choice of photographer is a significant first step. The right photographer for the job does not just shoot great images, but has in-depth
How Upselling Provides Low-Cost Revenue and Loyal Customers
All kinds of businesses use upselling to enhance their customer experience and maximize revenue on existing sales. From the McDonald’s server asking, “Do you want fries with that?”, to airlines offering seat upgrades. Upselling provides the opportunity to maximize the value of every customer. Not all upselling efforts are well-received — particularly efforts driven by the sole desire to make more money. If done correctly, upselling can bring you closer to your guests, earn more
How to Write a Restaurant Description: A Complete Guide
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 attract loyal customers. Table of Contents: Understanding Restaurant Descriptions The Importance of Restaurant Descriptions Essential
How to Use Your (Guest) Data to Increase Revenue?
The recent years with a turbulent and unpredictable market have made hoteliers used to dramatic change. Guest booking behavior and previously established travel patterns have been replaced by new ones belonging to a hotelier's daily challenges. New travel trends and changing guest behavior are here to stay; they must act upon them. The Importance of Guest Data If you, as a hotelier, manage to monitor, predict, and act on these changes, you can leverage these
B2B Hotel Marketing Tips and Strategies for Building Loyalty
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel Growing a loyal customer base and retaining customers is essential for hotels, but how is it best achieved for the B2B market? How do B2B and B2C strategies differ? What are your top tips for success?
Avoid These 3 Benchmarking Errors for Hotel Revenue Success
As a revenue manager, you're undoubtedly aware of the importance of gauging your hotel's performance to maintain a competitive edge in your market. Yet, how can you be certain that you're genuinely on par with, or preferably ahead of, your competitors? Enter benchmarking for hotel revenue management. Benchmarking for Hotel
Automation in Hotel Revenue Management: Yes, or No?
At the Asian American Hotel Owners Association’s annual event, Tyler Morse, chairman and CEO of MCR Development, recently shared a quote to inspire hoteliers to take revenue maximisation into their own hands: “Increase your rates; do it with confidence. … Stop wasting money … Buy smart technology… This is a
The Benefits Of Automated Advertising in Search Engines
Reaching potential travelers exactly at that point in time when they’re searching online for the best offer. To succeed these days as a travel company on search platforms, you need to be rapidly adapting to changes. Using search technology & software can help you with this. Here, you will find
Are Attribute-Based Bookings the New Standard for Hotels?
The attribute model has become quite a buzzword in the hospitality industry in recent years. But what exactly is attribute-based booking, otherwise known as attribute-based selling? And which advantages can it bring your upselling initiative? Let’s see what the experts say, so you can make up your mind about whether
How Attribute-based Selling Solves the Hotel Industry’s Problem with Personalization
As consumers, we're surrounded by extreme personalization every day. Whether AI-driven provides product recommendations, options when booking an airline ticket or even adding extra pepperoni on a pizza, consumers are commonly exposed to personalization mechanisms in their online shopping experiences. Consumers Expect Personalization Consumers have come to expect personalization as