6 Ways Revenue Management Systems Help Hoteliers Do More with Less
Most independent hoteliers are used to juggling more with less dedicated resources, but effective revenue management—and the tools that enable it—should not be written off as exclusively a "big brand" or "large hotel" concern. What Is a Revenue Management System? Among the technologies typically used by hoteliers, revenue management systems (RMS) are uniquely positioned to have an outsized impact on the ways hotels operate. At their best, they enable informed decision-making that ensures optimal business
How Integrated Payments Elevate Hotel Revenue and Efficiency
For hoteliers, making payments effortless and secure is essential to maintaining a positive guest experience and operational efficiency. Integrated payment solutions connect your payment gateway to your other hospitality software, providing a frictionless transaction experience that helps hotels boost revenue and streamline operations. Integrated Vs. Non-Integrated Payment Solutions The differences between using an integrated payment solution and a non-integrated one may not seem obvious at first. However, opting to use a non-integrated system can result
3 Key Metrics for Evaluating Your Personalization Strategy
Personalized digital marketing is a proven approach for increasing direct bookings and growing revenue, but personalization isn't a "set it and forget it" strategy. Here's how to evaluate your marketing personalization program, and how to pivot when the metrics don't meet your expectations. Personalization is Important for Elevating Guest Experiences. Travel is personal. It doesn't matter whether the purpose for a trip is business, or leisure, or other, every traveler has their own, individual set
How Can Hotels use Micro-segmentation to its Full Potential?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: How can hotels use micro-segmentation to its full potential? At what point does it become too "micro" to be valuable and what tips can you share for achieving success? (Question by Pablo Torres) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Pablo Torres - Hotel Consultant Tanya Hadwick - Group Revenue & Yield Leader, SunSwept Resorts Connor Vanderholm - CEO, Topline Heiko Rieder -
Common Travel Insurance Mistakes Travelers Make and How to Avoid Them
Having insurance acts as a crucial financial safety net for upcoming international trips. It offers protection against medical emergencies, trip disruption, and unexpected losses during a journey. When selected thoroughly, it helps travelers to manage uncertainties with clarity. In this aspect, identifying the most common travel insurance mistakes and learning how to avoid them can help you select appropriate travel insurance for your next trip. Four Common Travel Insurance Mistakes Travelers Make Below are the most common travel insurance mistakes and how to avoid them to ensure proper coverage. 1. Buying Travel Insurance Too Late Among the most obvious errors
Revenue Management Consulting; Benefits of Hiring a Consultant
It is becoming increasingly common for hotel owners and others in the hospitality industry to acquire revenue management consulting services to optimize prices, distribution, and occupancy rates and maximize financial results. These services will often be acquired from a revenue management consulting firm. In this article, you will learn about the benefits of enlisting a revenue management consultant for your hotel. Table of Contents: What Is a Consultant? Why Hotels Need to Hire a Revenue
Revenue Management System: Not Just for Booms, but for Bumps Too
When a big event is on the horizon, expectations run high. You plan for full occupancy, increase your rates, and prepare your team. But what happens when the bookings don’t come as expected? That’s when a revenue management system becomes more than a nice-to-have. In this article, we’ll explore how a revenue management system (RMS) helps hoteliers navigate that gap between forecast and reality, using real examples from the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel
Discover The Latest Restaurant Technology Trends for 2026
A crucial part of running a successful restaurant involves investing in the best technology. However, to do this, you need to build an understanding of broader restaurant technology trends. In this article, you can learn about the latest restaurant tech trends, like innovations in POS systems, contactless payments, virtual reality,
Important Restaurant Marketing Trends to Follow in 2026
Restaurant marketing is the main way that you will be able to reach new people, showcase your offerings, and attract more customers, but you will need to stay up-to-date with the latest restaurant marketing trends, too. This article teaches you about emerging marketing techniques and strategies in 2026 to remain
5 Marketing Campaigns to Reengage Your Past Guests
Studies show that 64% of loyalty members are business travelers, and these loyal guests contribute a significant portion of hotel revenue, ranging from 30% to 60%. Despite the numbers, many hotels are still focusing only on attracting new guests and creating new bookings, when the truth is that re-engaging past