The Rise of Experience-Based Travel and How Hotels Can Prepare
Traditionally, lodging properties spent much time and money implementing new amenities like fancy equipment or special devices to attract travelers. Many of these amenities were fads and ended up cluttering rooms or lying forgotten in storage. Since the pandemic, traveler priorities have shifted from one-off amenities to experience-driven travel. What Does This Mean for Lodging Operators? With this shift, hoteliers must abandon an amenity mentality and focus on different ways to deliver meaningful experiences that
How to Trigger Dopamine to Maximize Your Hotel’s Direct Revenue
If you're a hotelier struggling to improve your website conversion rates, you're not alone. Maximizing hotel revenue through direct bookings is crucial, and a little something known as “dopamine” could be the key. In this article, we'll explore the connection between dopamine and positive online experiences and how personalization can help you create a memorable guest experience that boosts conversion rates and revenue. What Is Dopamine? But before diving in, let’s understand what dopamine is.
What is the Role of Human Judgement in Revenue Management Decisions?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: With so much technology available, how does human judgement factor into making revenue management decisions? Should the RMS ever be overruled by human judgement? (Question by Fabian Bartnick) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Fabian Bartnick - Founder, Infinito Dr. Betsy Stringam-Bender - Professor of Hotels & Resorts, New Mexico State University Pablo Torres - Hotel Consultant, TSA Solutions Tanya Hadwick -
Unlocking the Power of Personalization in Hotel Marketing
Personalization is all around us. You can completely print your cat’s face on M&M’s and customize name-brand sneakers. Your smart speaker recognizes your voice, and your streaming services offer recommendations based on the genres and artists you love. In this article, you’ll learn how to deepen your engagement, increase conversion rates, grow loyalty, and drive more sales and revenue with personalization. The Need for Personalized Marketing Personalized interactions with brands are becoming so common that
8 Revenue Management Trends Transforming the Hotel Industry
The hotel industry in 2025 is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by technological advancements, shifting guest expectations, and the demand for sustainable practices. Revenue management has become a cornerstone for success in the hospitality sector, leveraging data and innovation to maximize profitability. 8 Revenue Management Trends Transforming the Hotel Industry This article delves into the top trends reshaping revenue management in 2025 and how hotels are adapting with forward-thinking strategies. 1. AI and Machine Learning Revolutionizing Guest Experiences Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are revolutionizing the hotel industry by delivering hyper-personalized travel experiences. In 2025, these technologies are playing
5 Trends to Be Aware of for Your Hotel’s Strategy
As guest expectations evolve, so too should the strategies hoteliers use to communicate with them. Understanding these changing expectations and valuing what guests want is the foundation of any communication strategy. 5 Crucial Guest Trends to Include in Your Hotel’s Strategy Let’s delve into these expectations, explore how you, as a hotelier, can adopt strategies to meet them and understand the role of communication in achieving this. Here are the guest trends you need to
Loyal Guests: Unlocking Revenue with Loyalty Programs and Ancillaries
Studies show that loyalty program members aren’t just frequent travelers; they’re also highly engaged customers who are willing to spend on additional services to enhance their experience. In this article, you'll learn how hotels can expand their loyalty programs and integrate ancillary products and services to maximize loyalty, boost revenue, and drive long-term growth. Loyalty Programs Drive Hotel Revenue Growth One hotel trend that’s been hard to miss lately is the rapid rise of loyalty
Cruise Industry: All You Need to Know About Cruises!
The cruise industry provides unique experiences for customers, blending elements of transportation, hospitality, and entertainment. However, within the cruise industry, there are a variety of cruise line classifications and a number of different cruise types. In this article, you will be able to find out everything you need to know
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
5 Ways Personalization Marketing Can Benefit the Hospitality Industry in 2026
For hotel owners and others operating in the hospitality industry, finding ways to stand out from rivals and appeal to potential customers is essential. One of the best ways to do this is to deliver more tailored, individual marketing messages. In this article, you will learn more about how to