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
How can Hotel Chatbots contribute to Contactless Guest Experiences?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How can hotel chatbots best contribute to a contactless / low-touch guest experience? Our Marketing Expert Panel Dr. Betsy Stringam-Bender - Professor of Hotels & Resorts, New Mexico State University Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Andrew Kavanagh - Group Sales and Marketing Manager, FBD Hotels & Resorts Reshan Jayamanne - Digital Marketing & Sales Strategist, Bnb Optimized
Restaurant Advertising Trends You Should Know About in 2026
Restaurant advertising has never been more vital in today's competitive dining landscape. As eating habits evolve and food trends emerge, diners constantly seek new culinary experiences and convenient dining spots. This guide explores cutting-edge restaurant advertising strategies to help your establishment attract more customers and boost revenue. Table of Contents: What Is the Restaurant Industry? The Significance of Restaurant Advertising 18 Major Restaurant Advertising Trends for 2026 Your Website & SEO Emphasis on Cleaning Local Community Engagement Google Business Presence Customer Loyalty Programs Personalization Online Ordering QR Menus Restaurant Chatbots Email Marketing for Restaurants Paid Advertising Strategies and Solutions User-Generated
How Virtual Reality (VR) can Enrich the Hospitality Industry
Virtual reality, or VR for short, is one of the biggest emerging technology trends, and the business world is gradually coming to terms with the various opportunities it provides. Virtual reality appeals to those in the hospitality industry because it can digitally transport potential customers to a hotel or travel destination. This article teaches how hotels can leverage virtual reality to boost business results. Table of Contents: What Is Virtual Reality? Reasons for Virtual Reality
Smart Hotel: What Are the Benefits for Hotel Owners and Guests?
One of the most important technological trends within the hotel industry today is the rise of smart hotel technology. This technology can benefit both hotel owners and guests alike, potentially improving financial results as well as the customer experience itself. In this article, you will learn more about a smart hotel, why technology is becoming so important, and the various plus points. Table of Contents: What Is a Smart Hotel? Why Every Hotel Should Become
3 Steps to Reaching and Converting Your Hotel’s Target Audience
A high occupancy rate is every hotelier's dream. And to reach that high occupancy rate, hotels are heavily reliant on a good strategy. In the past, you may have devised a seemingly perfect marketing strategy to attract as many bookings as possible. However, you may have also been disappointed that
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