How can Hotels use Virtual Reality to Attract Guest Attention?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel With travellers spending increased amounts of time consuming online content, how can hotels leverage VR (virtual reality) technology to capture their attention? Our Marketing Expert Panel Reshan Jayamanne - Digital Marketing & Sales Strategist, Bnb Optimized Susanne Williams - Performance and Revenue Director, Journey Hospitality Andrew Kavanagh - Group Sales and Marketing Manager, FBD Hotels & Resorts Jolien Alferink - Hotel
How will TripAdvisor Plus impact Hotel Revenue Management?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: How will hotel revenue management be affected by the introduction of the new “TripAdvisor Plus” from TripAdvisor? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Paulo Aragao - Revenue Management Professional Patrick Wimble - Managing Director, Lightbulb Consulting Theresa Prins - Founder, Revenue Resolutions Pablo Torres - Hotel Consultant, TSA Solutions Edyta Walczak - Cluster Revenue Manager, Arora Hotels Karin van Rhee -Lecturer, Hotel
Don’t Open Your New Hotel Without a Revenue Management System
Hotel owners, developers, asset managers, and other stakeholders charged with successfully launching a new hotel property—in a marketplace that may already be quite competitive—know they’ll need more than attractive features and amenities that entice and cultivate a loyal customer base. As the industry adapts to a post-pandemic world, the team behind a new property also must assess key behind-the-front-desk requirements - paramount being its approach to revenue management. For those about to launch a new
The Power of Lean Revenue Management; Sophisticated But Not Complex
The global pandemic has sped up a trend in revenue operations (RevOps) throughout the business world. Forrester recently published a study that found that many companies are moving towards more centralized RevOps. They’ve understood that revenue is more than an outcome and instead of a result of a business process where commercial teams come together to achieve their goals. Comprehensive RM Standards are Essential for Both Short & Long-Term Success The Forrester study clarifies that
Discover The Latest Business Travel Trends Business Travelers Desire
Business travel is growing. As a result, hotels and others in the travel industry are looking to attract more business travelers, but to do so effectively, you need to know what those travelers are looking for. In this article, you will learn more about the latest trends influencing modern business travel decisions 2026. Table of Contents: What is Business Travel? Business Travel is Growing 15 of the Latest Business Travel Trends in 2026 1. Bleisure Travel 2. Personalization 3. Sustainable Business Travel 4. The Internet of Things (IoT) 5. Sharing Economy 6. Customer Experience 7. Virtual Reality 8. Healthy Options
How Can Voice Control Benefit the Hospitality Industry?
Successful leaders in hospitality management understand the importance of embracing new technology, especially when it can improve the customer experience. One example of a technology trend that has seen increased adoption rates in recent times is voice control technology, which can significantly benefit hotel owners. In this post, you will learn more about how voice control works and some of its key benefits. Table of Contents: Voice Control: In a Nutshell How Does Voice Control
8 Ways to Improve Customer Experience in the Travel Industry
Hotels, airlines, car rental companies, and others in the travel industry prioritize the customer experience as one of the most effective competitive differentiators. Indeed, companies that deliver in this area are more likely to generate customer loyalty and build positive reputations. In this article, you will find eight of the most effective ways for those in the tourism industry to improve customer experience. Table of Contents: 8 Ways to Improve Your Customer Experience 1. Smart
Which Matters Most for Winning Guests – Price or Loyalty?
Regardless of who you are, competition in the hospitality industry is increasingly fierce, and winning new customers is a major challenge even for experienced hoteliers. So, what makes the most significant difference in getting guests to stay at your hotel versus the one down the street? Is it price? Is
Hotel Restaurant Management: Tips to Maximize Revenue for Your Hotel
Hotel restaurant management presents some unique challenges. As well as providing food, your hotel's restaurant is an intrinsic part of a guest's experience. An excellent restaurant can help make staying at your hotel memorable. If your hotel restaurant is open to the general public, it can also be an important
ChatGPT Hospitality Guide: How ChatGPT Can Help the Hospitality Industry
ChatGPT hospitality applications are set to skyrocket in the near future. The sophisticated AI chatbot has found its way into various applications thanks to its ability to process questions and provide answers in natural language, similar to human communication. In this article, you'll learn more about ChatGPT and its utility