How Often Should Hotels Update Their Pricing?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: Are Revenue Managers updating prices too frequently or not often enough? Both pose risks, especially for last minute sales. When is the best time to update prices? (Question proposed by Nikhil Roy)Â Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Tanya Hadwick - Group Revenue & Yield Leader, SunSwept Resorts Chaya Kowal - Director of Revenue Management, Potato Head Family Krunal Shah - Cluster
Why NFT Technology is the Next Marketing Trend in the Hospitality Industry
Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are emerging as one of the most significant marketing trends, and NFT hospitality offerings are also growing as businesses come to recognize their full potential. In this article, you can learn about NFTs, their advantages, their marketing potential, and their specific uses within hospitality. Table of Contents: What is a Non-Fungible Token (NFT)? NFT Hospitality Offerings and the Metaverse Why NFTs Are Great Marketing Tools for the Hospitality Industry What Are
Hotel Groups: Top 10 Luxurious Hotel Groups to Work For
Some hotel groups are geared towards the higher end of the market. They focus on offering premium luxury accommodations and services to the more discerning traveler. A certain amount of cache comes with working for a high-end hotel group, as well as better compensation and benefits. Here are some of the most luxurious hotel groups you can work for today. Table of Contents: What is the Hotel Industry? What is a Hotel Group? How to
Netflix & Hotels: What Can You Apply to Your Hotel’s Marketing Strategy?
Who isn’t familiar with Netflix? With over 222 million subscribers, this streaming platform has become the favorite of thousands of binge-watchers across the globe. You might wonder what hoteliers could learn from such a different company. Probably more than you would expect, hoteliers can replicate so many elements from Netflix’s strategy, but for today, let’s dive into their online user experience and how to apply it to your hotel website. 3 Strategies Your Hotel Can
Why Simplifying Group Bookings Is the Secret to Business Hotel Success
Group bookings are vital for business hotels, but outdated, fragmented systems complicate the process. Managing accommodation, meeting spaces, and event services across multiple platforms often results in errors, wasted time, and client dissatisfaction. By adopting integrated technology, hotels can simplify operations, minimize mistakes, and improve profitability, ensuring they meet growing demand and operate more efficiently. Simplifying Group Bookings for Boosting Hotel Efficiency and Revenue Managing group bookings is often a double-edged sword for business hotels. On one hand, these bookings contribute a significant portion of overall revenue. On the other hand, the outdated, fragmented systems used by many hotels make
9 Forecasting Tips to Improve Your Revenue Management Strategy
Forecasting is an important part of any revenue management strategy because it allows hotel managers to make vital pricing, promotion, and distribution decisions based on anticipated demand and performance. In this article, we look at useful forecasting tips to help you improve your revenue management strategy. Table of Contents: What Is Revenue Management? Forecasting Explained The Importance of Forecasting Tips to Improve Your Forecasting 1. Keep Accurate Records 2. Make Use of Historical Data 3.
The Most Important Online Distribution Channels for Hotels
The distribution channels that hotels use and invest in can have a significant bearing on their revenue management strategy, and their overall success. These days, many hotels receive more internet bookings than offline travel agents. Meanwhile, more recent advances in smartphone technology have made online distribution channels more important than ever, as consumers now expect to book a hotel room easily, from anywhere in the world, at the touch of a few buttons. So, what
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
Hotel Automation: Benefits, Tools, and Trends
You probably already use hotel automation to some degree. Most hotels use online booking, and most have adopted property management software. However, these are just the tip of the automation iceberg. In this article, you'll discover a range of tools and trends in hotel automation and learn how they can
10 Tour Operators Hoteliers Should Partner With
Tour operators make great partners for hotels and resorts. Hotel owners can contract tour companies to sell rooms to the operator's clients. By teaming up with a tour operator, hotels can draw in new guests and provide exciting new experiences for existing ones. In this article, you'll discover some top