Your Hotel Q4 Playbook for Forecasts and Budgets in Fall
’Tis the season: pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sofa-tea time, and the world turning shades of orange and red. Fall is upon us, and soon the pumpkins and Halloween decorations will be everywhere. And in hospitality? It means the budgeting and forecasting season. Only now you have less time than usual because September and October are no longer quiet months. They’re busier than ever. In this article, you’ll learn how to create fast, focused forecasts, build
Micro-Stays Travel is Shaping Weekend Getaways with Technology
Travel has changed a lot over the years. Instead of carefully planning week-long escapes months in advance, more people are choosing quick weekend getaways that fit into their busy schedules. These micro-stays resulted in a new kind of travel culture, and technology has made them remarkably simple to arrange. In this article, you’ll learn how technology is reshaping weekend travel, why hotels are adapting to new demands, and what makes micro-stays so appealing. How Tech
Using Financial Data to Take Your Hotel’s Profit Game to the Next Level
In hospitality, revenue is only half the story: profitability is what truly matters. And to maximize profitability, finance analytics is the game-changer. Understanding the flow of revenue, cost structures, and operational efficiencies allows hoteliers to make smarter, data-driven decisions. With fixed costs dominating the industry, tracking the right financial metrics (like flow-through and GOPPAR) can mean the difference between thriving and just surviving. How Financial Data Can Take Your Hotel's Profits to the Next Level
Guest Segmentation Is Failing Hotels: 5 Specific Ways to Do Better with Available Data
With marketing messages bombarding consumers across every channel, relevance is everything. People are increasingly immune to generic outreach. Research shows 81% of customers prefer to engage with companies that offer a personalized experience, both in-person and across digital channels. For hotels, segmentation is the key to delivering this level of personalization. By dividing a big audience into smaller, meaningful groups (segments) – based on booking characteristics, purchase preferences, and buying behavior – you can tailor
The Budgeting Blind Spots Hotels Can’t Afford in 2026
Many hotel budgets fail before they're even approved—not because the math is wrong, but because the thinking is outdated. Every year, many budgets collapse under the weight of assumptions. For 2026, the question shouldn't be how much you will spend, but how fast you can adapt. It's time to expose the blind spots that quietly cost hotels their edge. In this article, you’ll learn how to identify and fix budgeting blind spots for 2026. 5 Hidden Gaps Sabotaging Hotel Budgets Most hotel budgets fail not from bad math but from outdated assumptions. Below are the five biggest blind spots holding
Hospitality Leaders on Maximising ROI from Marketing Budgets
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel Given the range of marketing channels available, from paid search to trade shows, how do you advise strategically allocating budget to maximise impact and ROI? What guides the decision-making process? Our Marketing Expert Panel Max Starkov - Adjunct Professor Hospitality Technology, New York University Moriya Rockman - Chief of Marketing, Smiling House Luxury Global Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing
Ditch Discount Blasts and Reward High-Value Hotel Guests
Hotels often rely on blanket discount codes to spark bookings, but these offers rarely resonate with high-value guests. Instead, they attract low-spending visitors who deliver minimal long-term revenue. Today’s travelers expect more: personalization, recognition, and incentives that reflect their loyalty. Guests who feel noticed are far more likely to return, spend more, and recommend your brand. In this article, you’ll learn why ditching generic discount blasts in favor of targeted campaigns fuels loyalty, revenue, and
An In-Depth Look at the Hospitality Sector
What aspects serve to define the hospitality industry? While many will provide common answers, such as accommodations and logistics, the single factor that underpins the entire concept involves customer satisfaction. Let us take a look at the different facets of the hospitality sector in great detail to appreciate its true
Revenue Marketing Helps Hotels Gain Profit When Wins Fall Short
Hotels love a good win. Marketing celebrates record clicks, sales land big contracts, and revenue holds rates during slow seasons. Yet these surface victories don't always equal profit. They can hide weak margins and rising costs. True growth demands a shift in mindset. Instead of chasing numbers that look impressive
Your Hotel Q4 Playbook for Forecasts and Budgets in Fall
’Tis the season: pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sofa-tea time, and the world turning shades of orange and red. Fall is upon us, and soon the pumpkins and Halloween decorations will be everywhere. And in hospitality? It means the budgeting and forecasting season. Only now you have less time than usual