How High and Low Can You Go With Your Hotel Room Pricing?
Behavioural economics is the study of people’s decision-making processes and how they are not always entirely rational. By understanding people’s reactions to the choices available, you are better able to make pricing strategies that maximise your revenue. For example, evidence dictates that ending your prices with the number ‘9’ increases your revenue. If you charge $119, you should see more bookings than if you charge $117 or $120. This is not ‘rational’ as economists would
How to Use Guest Messaging to Increase Your Return on Experience?
Return on Experience (ROX) has been discussed widely and it is being referred to as “the new ROI” (Return on Investment). Compared with ROI, which directly measures the amount of return on a particular investment, ROX measures the soft business results that a great experience can generate. In this article you can learn why ROX is important and how you can use it to benefit you hotel. What is Return on Experience (ROX)? ROX is
10 Travel Agents for Hotels to Gain More Corporate & Leisure Guests
Travel agents represent a major distribution channel for those in the hotel industry, helping them connect with more leisure travelers and corporate guests. To capitalize, hotels need to list their properties with online travel agents and connect with the main global distribution systems so that a travel agent can view real-time inventory information. In this article, you will find out about eight key travel agents to work with. Table of Contents: What Are Travel Agents?
SEO vs CRO: What Gives Hotels a Higher ROI?
How much should you invest in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) or Search Engine Marketing (SEM) for your hotel to increase your sales by 5%? If you have a limited budget, what is the smartest way to use it? Can Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) be a better solution? In this article you will learn the meaning of SEO and CRO, and what you should focus on. How To Best Spend Your Limited Resources Today, available resources
Exploring Hotel Revenue Trends for 2024: Insights & Real-World Examples
The year 2023 has brought about significant changes in the hotel industry, with revenue management practices and trends evolving rapidly. As these trends continue to take shape, their impact will undoubtedly shape strategies and operations well into 2024. This article provides valuable insights into the key factors influencing the financial landscape of the hotel industry, offering practical examples from hotels that are leading the way. 5 Hotel Revenue Trends for 2024 Hoteliers Should Be Aware of To bridge the gap between theory and practice, we have incorporated real hotel examples for each trend, showcasing how these concepts are being transformed
7 Business Trip Trends For Hotels to Maximize Profit
Business travel is booming, with more and more people making at least one business trip every year. Is your hotel ready to take full advantage of the latest business trip trends? In this article, you'll learn about the seven top trends in business travel. Read on to discover trends like bleisure travel, hybrid accommodation spaces, and more. Table of Contents: What Is the Hotel Industry? What Is Considered a Business Trip? Significance of Business Trips
Interview with CEO Alexander Edström of Atomize
In this article, we'll be interviewing Alexander Edström of Atomize. In his position as CEO, Alexander has led the development of lean revenue management software for hoteliers on the cutting edge. It is based on the latest innovations in price automation - offering technology that relieves the pain of setting prices manually. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? I was born and raised in Gothenburg, Sweden,
Small but Mighty: 3 Strategies to Increase Your Hotel’s Website Conversion
You've spent precious time and resources building the best hotel website, yet you're not seeing much of an improvement in converting those lookers into bookers? Your benchmarking insights show that your hotel's website conversion is underperforming compared to the market, but you're unsure how to act on it? In this
Restaurant Chatbots: What Are They, Their Use and Benefits
Restaurant chatbots are playing an increasingly valuable role in hospitality, helping businesses deliver customer service around the clock while saving both time and money. In this article, you can learn more about these chatbots, how they work, why they are used, and how they can be beneficial. Table of Contents:
What Marketing Strategies can Hotels use to Grow Direct Bookings?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What marketing strategies can accommodation providers use to increase direct bookings? What % of total bookings should direct bookings represent? What is the minimum that hoteliers should aim for? Our Marketing Expert Panel Daphne Beers -