Metaverse and the Hotel Industry; The No. 1 Information Guide!
The concept of the metaverse hotel has been discussed a lot recently, and for a good reason, as the technology to make the metaverse a reality becomes more widespread and accessible. In this article, you can discover more about the metaverse and the various ways hotels can benefit from it in the future. Table of Contents: What is the Metaverse? How Can Businesses Use the Metaverse? What is the Difference Between Metaverse and Virtual Reality?
How Can Revenue Management Ensure Collaboration Amongst Hotel Teams?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: Successful Total Revenue Management strategies rely on great communication between all hotel departments. What tips can you offer to Revenue Management teams to help ensure a collaborative effort? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Patrick Wimble - Managing Director, Lightbulb Consulting Theresa Prins - Founder, Revenue Resolutions Chaya Kowal - Director of Revenue Management, Potato Head Family Paulo Aragao - Revenue Management
How can Hotels Balance their use of OTAs Vs Direct Booking Channels?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What advice can you offer hotels on finding the right balance between OTAs Vs Direct Booking channels? Are there any occasions where hotels should not use OTAs? Our Marketing Expert Panel Adele Gutman - Culture and Guest Experience Expert, Hospitality Reputation Marketing Podcast Luminata Mardale - Director Of Marketing And Business Development, Vienna House Thomas Dieben - Founder, Becurious Tim
Cool Hotels: What Makes a Hotel Cool and What are Some Examples?
Cool hotels are an alternative to the generic accommodation that many chains offer. Hotels without character or aesthetic appeal don't offer much to tempt the more discerning visitor. With more people traveling than ever before, the demand for interesting places to stay in the hotel industry is growing. In this article, you'll learn how to benefit from the cool hotel craze. Table of Contents: What Is Considered a Cool Hotel? Why Is It Important for
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 flights land early in the morning. Early check-ins can optimize the guest experience and boost revenue. In this article, you will learn about the benefits of offering early check-ins and the technology that facilitates this. Table of Contents: What Are Early Check-In Hotels? Why Are Early Check-In Hotels Important? The
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
How to Combine Human and AI Collaboration for the Best Hotel Results
The advancement of AI and automation over the past few years has transformed the hospitality industry. New technology enabled gathering and evaluating vast amounts of data, quickly making informed decisions, and lifting the topline. Especially in the revenue management department, new AI-powered solutions offer the real-time market insights hoteliers need
How to Attract and Convert the Millennial Hotel Booker
A recent study by Boutique Hotelier (1) revealed that 42% of millennials plan to spend more on travel in 2023, presenting a significant opportunity for hotel brands. With this in mind, we've been keeping a close eye on the latest generation of travelers to understand what sets them apart from
Five Ways Lodging Businesses can Prepare for 2023
2022 brought unique challenges for lodging businesses as demand strengthened post-pandemic and ‘revenge travel’ soared. As labor shortages reached all-time highs and hotels struggled to fill roles, management was required to face a significant increase in demand with limited resources. The industry responded to these challenges and ended the year