Best AI Use Cases and Strategies in Hotel Revenue Management
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What are the most beneficial use cases and practical applications of AI in hotel revenue management? Where do you think the opportunities and pitfalls may lie? (Question by Alenka McMahon) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Alenka McMahon - Managing Director, Hotel Revenue Services Limited Tanya Hadwick - Group Revenue & Yield Leader, SunSwept Resorts Diego Fernández Pérez De Ponga - Director
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 Departments: Learn About All the 7 Sections of a Hotel
Hotel departments are the different sections that make up a hotel or resort business. A hotel is a complex system, requiring several departments to function and work together to create a cohesive whole. In this article, you'll learn all about the different departments required to run a hotel, from the front desk to accounts and credits. Table of Contents: What Is the Hotel Industry? What Are Successful Hotel Operations? What Are the Different Hotel Departments?
Hotel Facilities: Everything You Should Know About Facilities in Hotels
The right hotel facilities can make or break a business. Hotel trends may change, but there are some essential facilities that each hotel must offer its guests. Well-chosen and well-managed hotel facilities are vital to your revenue and your hotel's reputation. In this article, you'll learn about the facilities and their essentiality to your operation. Table of Contents: What Is the Hotel Industry? What Are Hotel Facilities? What Is the Difference Between Hotel Facilities and
Why Vacation Condos Are Gaining Popularity With Modern Travelers
The way people travel today looks very different from just a few years ago. Travelers are no longer satisfied with accommodations that simply provide a place to sleep. Comfort, privacy, flexibility, and personal space now influence booking decisions more than brand names. As travel becomes more experience-driven, expectations for where we stay continue to evolve. In this article, you’ll learn how modern travel preferences are reshaping accommodation choices and why vacation condos are becoming a preferred option for today’s travelers. How Modern Travel Preferences Are Changing Where We Stay The way you approach travel has likely changed quite a bit
Profitable Forecasting: How to Boost Hotel Profitability with Revenue Management
Well-run and profitable hotels are like a symphony where talented performers play their parts within the framework of the score. Their skilled cooperation creates the business foundation for the hotel to meet or exceed its business goals. Revenue management principles provide such a framework, with the revenue manager serving as the conductor. The Strategic Framework Behind Profitable Hotel Revenue Management Hoteliers can take multiple paths to profitable revenue management within this framework. It includes: Data
10 Reasons Why Upgrading Your PMS is a Must in 2025
The hospitality industry isn’t slowing down, and outdated property management system (PMS) solutions are dragging hotels behind. Clunky, slow, and vulnerable to cyber threats, legacy systems can no longer keep up. If your property still relies on an aging PMS, here’s why 2025 is the year to upgrade—ranked from most to least urgent. 10 Key Reasons to Upgrade Your Property Management System Below you find 10 reasons to upgrade your property management system. 1. Cybersecurity
Aviation Podcasts: 10 Great Podcasts for Professionals and Enthusiasts
Aviation podcasts are audio content aimed at everyone with a passion for flight. These podcasts cover topics that can range from basic or advanced education in aviation to some of the latest aviation-related news. An aviation podcast is as important as education within the field itself and the various subjects
Early Check-in Hotels: Optimize the Guest Experience & Hotel Revenue
Early check-in hotels are properties that allow guests to check in before the conventional time of between 2:00pm and 4:00pm. This may mean offering earlier check-ins, offering 24/7 check-ins, or offering self-check-ins. Providing options for early check-ins can be especially important for hotels receiving lots of international guests, as many
What are the Best Marketing Strategies for Hotels on a Budget?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel For hotels with a smaller budget, what marketing strategies carry the biggest impact? What could move the needle the furthest, but with the lowest amount of investment? (Question by Cory Falter) Our Marketing Expert Panel