5 Hotel Website Personalization Tactics to Boost Direct Bookings in 2022
Picture this. You want to surprise your partner for Valentine’s day with a romantic getaway. You start exploring options, but after entering your search dates on the hotel’s booking engine, the following message pops up: “Early bird offer. Enjoy an incredible 20% discount on family bookings this summer!” How random. Chances are you would leave the website to look for other more relevant hotel options. Hotel Website Personalization is No longer a Trend But an
How do Hotel Review Scores impact Pricing Strategies?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: Great hotel reviews have a powerful influence on guests when deciding to book. How does a hotel’s review score impact its pricing strategy? (Question proposed by Massimiliano Terzulli) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Theresa Prins - Founder, Revenue Resolutions Sandra Gannon - Commercial Consultant, Revenue Puzzle Nikhil Roy - Revenue & Pricing Manager, Key Hospitality B.V. Krunal Shah - Cluster Director
The Limits of Rules-Based Revenue Management Technology
There are automated revenue management decision-making systems, and then there are revenue management support tools that rely on a rules-based approach to setting and changing prices. While perhaps an efficient method for some proficient users, rules-based technology requires consistent manual intervention and will undoubtedly struggle as market conditions shift and staffing changeover occurs. Keep reading to understand the limitations of a rules-based system and the undeniable benefits of full RMS automation. Greater Automation Equals Greater
Pricing Your Rooms in 2022 – Getting The Best Results in Times of Uncertainty
Cast your minds back to midnight on new years eve. You probably weren’t thinking about your room pricing. But if you had been, would you have felt confident about how demand will play out this year? How much would you bet on being right? If you are in charge of setting prices for a hotel, then a lot of money can depend on not getting it wrong. Usually, given the data from previous years, you
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The hospitality industry isn’t slowing down, and outdated property management system (PMS) solutions are dragging hotels behind.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 Threats Are Real and Costly Hackers love hotels. Guest data—credit card numbers, passport details, and personal preferences—fetches a high price on the dark web. A
6 Tips to Fix Your Hotel’s Email Marketing and Increase Conversions
When exploring the landscape of digital marketing for hotels, we see many new emerging trends, such as AI, Automation, social media, influencer marketing, and more. Many may wonder, "Is email marketing still relevant for hotels?" And the answer is an assured yes. Why Email Marketing for Your Property? Even with all the new tech tools and marketing options available, email marketing continues to drive Return on Investment (ROI) effectively for hotels. Let's dive into a
The Risks of Ignoring Revenue Management’s Budget Advice
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What happens if hotel owners do not listen to revenue managers during budget preparations? What advice would you give to an RM team when asked to justify their budget? (Question by Connor Vanderholm) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Connor Vanderholm - CEO, Topline Tanya Hadwick - Group Revenue & Yield Leader, SunSwept Resorts Heiko Rieder - Vice President Business Development, Hirmer
Hotel Market Segmentation: Effective Tips & Strategies for Hoteliers
Hotels want to attract as many guests as possible to maximize revenue. One of the best ways to achieve this is to segment the hotel market so that different groups of people can be targeted with different marketing messages, pricing strategies, and services. In this article, you will learn some
How to Start Hotel Business: 10 Steps for Launching a Successful Hotel Business
Deciding how to start a hotel business is always complex. There are many factors to consider: the location, the type of hotel you want to run, the clientele you want to attract and the services you plan to offer, and more. In this article, you'll discover everything you need to
Hotel Room Cleaning Tips for Meeting & Exceeding Guests’ Expectations
Hotel room cleaning is an essential part of housekeeping, and your efforts in this area can go a long way toward enhancing the guest experience and improving your hotel's reputation. In this article, you can find various ways to meet and even exceed your guests' expectations in this area. Table