4 Guest Messaging Trends Every Hotelier Should be Aware of
Traveler expectations are changing rapidly as digital and contactless forms of communication become more popular across the hospitality industry. Today's travelers expect to be able to check into their flights through mobile apps, buy train tickets online, and communicate with their accommodation providers through text. Read on to learn more about emerging trends related to guest messaging that are sure to change the industry as we know it. 4 Trends in Guest Messaging Below you
How to Make Effective Upselling Part of Your Hotel’s Culture?
In hospitality, you’re always trying to do just a little bit better, both in terms of the experience you offer guests and the revenue you generate. Implementing new ideas and making them part of your property’s culture can seem challenging. But with the right training, it’s easier than you may think. In this piece, you’ll learn how to use a modern approach to staff development to encourage your team to tap into new incremental revenue
What are the Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Hotel Revenue Management?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What are the advantages and disadvantages to outsourcing revenue management? Is there a difference depending on hotel / property type? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Diego Fernández Pérez De Ponga - Director of Revenue Management, Palladium Hotel Group Dermot Hrlihy - Owner, Dynamic Hospitality Consulting Ricardo Sereno - Revenue Manager, Altis Hotels Dr. Betsy Stringam-Bender - Professor of Hotels & Resorts,
Tips to Optimize Your Hotel “Book Direct” Strategy With SEO and SEM
As core tactics in the digital marketing strategy toolbox, search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) are potent drivers of direct bookings. A carefully balanced mix of SEO and SEM will give your hotel “full-funnel” visibility, which means that guests will be exposed to your brand several times throughout the consideration journey. Increase Direct Bookings A successful “book direct” strategy requires a modern booking engine that’s easy to use. It encourages upsells, an
Hotel Management: Everything You Need to Know About Managing a Hotel
If you have ever dreamed of working in the hotel management industry, you should know that this type of job comes with many exciting and even challenging opportunities. To manage a hotel successfully, you will need certain skills and managerial knowledge. In this article, get detailed information on how to get started in the hotel management business. Table of Contents: What is The Hotel Industry? What is Hotel Management All About? What is the Difference Between Hospitality and Hotel Management? A Brief History of Hotel Management Which Degree Do You Need For Hotel Management? What Kind of Jobs Can You
How Has Artificial Intelligence Impacted Revenue Management Roles and Systems So Far?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: Some roles are shrinking due to Artificial Intelligence. How have revenue management roles and systems been affected to date? (Question by Oleksii Kapichin) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Niko Krauseneck - Founder, RevenueRebel Tamie Matthews - Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Nikolas Hall - Owner, N. Hall Consulting Tanya Hadwick - Group Revenue & Yield Leader, SunSwept Resorts Heiko Rieder
9 Tips to Structure Your Pre-Arrival Communication
As a hotelier, it is important to prioritize pre-arrival communication with your guests. This is the time when you can set the tone for their entire stay, ensuring that they feel welcome and valued from the moment they book with you. Why Is Pre-Arrival Communication Important for Hotels? Pre-arrival communication is all about creating a positive first impression and setting the stage for a memorable experience. You can make your guests feel excited about arriving
Mastering Ancillary Revenue: Key Lessons and Strategies
A revenue management strategy is a common practice among hotels. What’s less common is having an ancillary revenue strategy, though. Nevertheless, it’s beneficial for hotels to have one. It’s one of the first steps to unlocking a new, powerful revenue stream and improving the hotel’s positioning and branding while enhancing
Embracing Hybrid Hospitality: A Blueprint for Boosting Hotel Revenue
In the ever-evolving landscape of the hospitality industry, it can feel hard to stay ahead of the curve – or even in the middle of it. However, changing habits, attitudes, and trends sends a clear message: the status quo is no longer sufficient to meet the complex needs of modern
STR Trend Report: How the Industry Adapts to Changing Market Dynamics
An STR Trend Report is a useful tool for understanding market dynamics within the hotel industry. In this article, you will learn more about what a STR Trend Report is, how it works, why it is so popular within the industry, and how it can be used to understand and