How can Revenue Managers Collaborate on Decisions?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: Are Revenue Managers overloaded with strategy and result decisions? How can Revenue Managers collaborate and share responsibilities with other teams? (Question proposed by Daniel Feitosa)Â Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Daniel Feitosa - Revenue Management Specialist Sandra Gannon - Commercial Consultant, Revenue Puzzle Patrick Wimble - Managing Director, Lightbulb Consulting Pablo Torres - Director Of Sales Marketing, Alannia Resorts Nikolas Hall
4 Tips to Appeal to MICE Planners on Your Hotel’s Website
Along with a surge in business travel, in-person events have returned with full strength, bringing a new scope for hotel properties. Therefore, if your hotel has a meeting or event space, you should capitalize on this golden opportunity by optimizing your website. In this article, you'll learn how to capture the MICE (Meeting, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) market segment of direct bookers. MICE Guests: The Opportunity Most likely, your hotel website is designed under the
Hotel Recruitment; Recruit Your Way to the Top!
The dynamic world of hospitality needs a talented and agile team to remain above the competition. With the current conditions of the recruitment landscape, it is key that you get your employer branding spot on to attract and retain the best team as a solid foundation for your hotel's success. What Should Your Approach Be? Times are changing, and so should your hotel recruitment strategy. Gone are the days when you could post a black-and-white
Travel Jobs: The Best Travel Industry Job Boards for Your Career
For anyone interested in finding the best travel jobs, industry job boards are often some of the best places to look. These platforms are used by various employers across the different travel sectors and allow you to identify ideal roles and apply for them online. In this article, you will find a list of some of the best options to explore. Table of Contents: Understanding How the Travel Industry Works What Are the Benefits of
Smart Hotel Technology; 7 Technologies to Smart Up Your Hotel
None of us want to leave the comfort of our homes and downgrade our lives. We live in a world of smart technology, and we fully expect to holiday in a smart hotel technology world too. We can expect our hotels to lift our experiences from our everyday lives. The hotels should and could be shining examples of everything right with a smart hotel room. Here, we'll look at seven of the most innovative and productive uses of smart technologies that you would wish to find in your hotel. Table of Contents: What Does a Smart Room Contain? Why Do
How Virtual Reality is Transforming the Travel Industry
Virtual reality technology has recently taken the world by storm, with VR headsets becoming a mainstream consumer product. While the gaming industry has largely driven home adoption, those within other fields, including the travel industry, are increasingly realizing and exploring the technology's potential, especially as a marketing tool. In this post, you learn how VR is transforming the travel industry. Virtual Reality (VR) Technology Explained Virtual reality technology typically involves using a VR headset, which
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? What Are the Benefits of Hiring a
Top 3 Goals for Independent Properties and Strategies for Success
They say after the storm comes a calm. However, the storm has yet to pass in the hospitality industry. While seeing the light again is possible, the industry still navigates in turbulent waters. Why? With a fierce competition of over 17.5 million guestrooms in 187,000 hotels (1) worldwide, independent hotels
Hotel Front Desk Software: What Is It, Main Features & Examples
Hotel front desk software describes any software designed to assist with front office tasks. This includes several different types of software, including property management systems and point-of-sale systems. In this article, you can explore these software types in greater depth, learn about key features, and understand the key benefits. Table
Hotel Business Plan: Write a Successful and Effective Hotel Business Strategy Plan
A hotel business plan is essential for anyone starting a new enterprise in the hotel industry. A business plan is a document that identifies your goals, objectives, and success strategies. It will be the foundation for your new operation. In this article, you'll learn how to create a detailed and