5 SEO Tips for Hotels to Improve your Ranking in Google
What do you do when you want to find a hotel for your city break? Like many people, you probably start your search using a search engine like Google or Bing. According to Google, millions of hotel searches are carried out every day. People want to find information about facilities, rates, reviews, availability, and things to do in the area. Search engines deliver results pages, but not many people click past the first page. So,
Tips to Optimize Your Hotel “Book Direct” Strategy With SEO and SEM
As core tactics in the digital marketing strategy toolbox, search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) are potent drivers of direct bookings. A carefully balanced mix of SEO and SEM will give your hotel “full-funnel” visibility, which means that guests will be exposed to your brand several times throughout the consideration journey. Increase Direct Bookings A successful “book direct” strategy requires a modern booking engine that’s easy to use. It encourages upsells, an
SEO Best Practices for Hotels to Increase Direct Bookings
Travelers' online behavior has changed significantly since the beginning of the pandemic. Today, potential guests are researching and booking travel plans many months in advance and are prioritizing hotel websites with detailed and relevant information that is easily accessible to them. With this return to travel, there is also a return of online competition from OTAs and booking websites—making SEO optimization for your hotel website more crucial now than ever before. Tools of the Trade
New Sending Requirements for Email Marketing for Hotels, and What Happens if They Don’t?
Back in February, two of the biggest players in the inbox space — Gmail and Yahoo introduced stringent rules to safeguard users' inboxes from scammers and spammers. These rules signify a pivotal shift in the ever-evolving landscape of email marketing. To ensure your marketing emails reach their intended recipients, it's crucial to comprehend and adhere to these new requirements. New Sender Requirements for Gmail and Yahoo If you are unfamiliar, check out this blog post,
STR Report: Introduction Guide for Hoteliers
An STR report, sometimes known as a STAR report, is a weekly, monthly, or annual report that serves as a benchmarking tool, helping you to understand your hotel's performance within the context of rival hotels. In this guide, you can learn what an STR report is, how it works, what it can offer, and how to use it to your advantage. Table of Contents: Overview of the Hotel Industry What is an STR Report? Why
Ten Steps to Successfully Introduce AI to Your Hotel Teams
If you plan to roll out a new smart technology or artificial intelligence tool at your hotel, you need to design a thorough team onboarding process. Getting your hotel staff on board with a new solution is key to successful adoption and operational efficiency, but it can also positively impact employee morale and retention. Many hoteliers miss out on this opportunity by rushing to implement the new technology. This article lists the most important steps
4 Steps to Going from Reactive to Proactive Hotel Operations; Save Time & Money
Quick question: are your hotel operations reactive or preventive? If the answer is reactive, you are losing time and money. And if you say preventive, our great tips will help you be even more efficient. In both cases, keep reading. Introducing technology may feel cold and unwelcoming, but remember that hotel tech is not about less hospitality but better hospitality. When you free your staff from tedious tasks and unnecessary paperwork, their time and energy
PMS System: What Are the Most Important Features?
A property management system, or PMS system for short, is an increasingly useful tool within modern hotels, assisting owners and other staff with various tasks. However, with more PMS software on the market than ever, it is also essential to know which features are most important to make the right
Which Software Integration Should a PMS Have?
Property management software, or PMS software, is widely utilized within the hospitality industry, helping owners to manage many of their daily operations from a single location. However, it is also important for your PMS system to offer integration with other software solutions, which may be more specialized. In this article,
Have Lodging Businesses Outgrown The Original PMS Concept?
The property management system (PMS) is the most important part of a lodging business’s technology stack – no matter the property type or size. A PMS is used on a daily basis across teams to streamline operations and manage data. But are lodging businesses starting to outgrow the PMS? The
How Should Hotels Decide on their Online Platform Listings?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: There is a growing need for hotels to be listed on multiple online platforms. What should Revenue Managers consider when deciding on where/where not to list? (Question proposed by Theresa Prins) Our Revenue Management Expert
Uncovering the Importance of Pickup and Pace in Revenue Management
As a revenue manager, one of your essential daily inquiries is, "What was yesterday's pickup?" It's a question that sets the tone for your day and helps you make informed decisions about selling the right room, to the right guest, at the right time, at the right price. Setting the
Master Pick-up Analytics: Learn Why & How They Elevate Your Hotel
Pick-up analytics are essential for hotels to forecast demand, optimize pricing strategies, manage inventory, marketing, and improve revenue management. In this article, we will dive into the world of Pick-up Analytics. You will learn what Pick-up Analytics is and how to use it to help your hotel optimize performance. What