Mobile First: How to Boost Hotel Visibility and Drive Direct Bookings
Customer behavior is evolving from search to interaction, and mobile is driving this shift. Hotels that rethink their guest communication to meet new and changing behavior will boost their visibility and drive their direct bookings. This article reveals the mobile behavior trends shaping the hospitality industry and how hotels can leverage them to improve their guest experience and increase direct sales. The Rise of the Zero-Click Search When you Google something, do you happen to
How Hotel Automation Increases Early Check-in & Late Checkout Revenue
When you hear the word automation, it may conjure up images of a future where artificial intelligence and robots take over jobs. The reality, however, is much more nuanced. The notion of automation generally remains ossified in this physical, machine-replace-labour frame and is perceived as another step toward automation-led obsolescence. Automation in Everyday Life Discussions about automation all too often focus solely on distant possibilities. Surprisingly many people don’t realize the scale of current automation
Creating a Tech-Powered Operation & Guest Journey at Hotel Made in Louise
The Brussels-based boutique hotel Made in Louise had a major leg up on many competitors during the pandemic thanks to its advanced tech stack. This helped them get through the coronavirus crisis and make the most of the beginning recovery phase. Martin Duchateau, General Manager and owner of the 48-key Made in Louise hotel, shares how he navigated the pandemic at his hotel, the role his revenue management system (RMS) played, how he optimized his
How the Internet of Things (IoT) can Benefit the Travel Industry
For those in the travel industry, one of the most essential and powerful emerging technology trends that need to be understood and explored is the Internet of Things or IoT. It has the potential to fundamentally change how many tourism companies operate, improve their revenue management, and enhance the customer experience. In this article, you will learn more about the Internet of Things and how it can benefit those in the travel industry, complete with
How an Italian Hotel Doubled Revenue by Cracking Tripadvisor’s Top 10
Today's hoteliers want to increase their online bookings and revise corporate rates to a profitable market rate. Revenue management is a proven path to get there. This small hotel partnered with a revenue team and succeeded in doubling its revenue in two years and breaking into Tripadvisor's Top 10. Here's how. Revenue Management Boosts Online Reputation and Revises Static Corporate Rates for Hotel Success Sometimes, it's worth evaluating and redesigning your hotel's entire marketing and pricing structure. With low occupancy rates and a minimal online presence, The Lancaster Hotel in Milan, Italy, knew they needed to implement revenue management with
Interview with CEO and Founder Uli Pillau of Apaleo
In this interview, we'll be talking with Uli Pillau. Pillau founded Apaleo, the world's first API-driven property management platform for the hotel industry, based upon an API-first architecture. This has created a full development hub for the industry as a whole. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? I'm a start-up entrepreneur with various passions in both my private and professional life. A lot of my time
Check Out Hotel Processes: Tips to Optimize Guest Check Outs
A check out hotel process is the procedure a hotel requires guests to go through when departing at the end of their stay. This is typically the stage where the customer settles the bill and returns their room key. The hotel check-out process is important because customers want a smooth, swift exit. It is a final chance for your hotel to impress guests and can even be the difference in whether or not you earn
Should Hospitality Marketing be Managed In-House or Outsourced?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel Should hospitality marketing be managed in-house or outsourced to an external agency? With many hospitality brands operating with smaller teams, what marketing activities could be outsourced easily? Our Marketing Expert Panel Dustin Caromano - Director of
Hotel Podcasts; 17 Excellent Podcasts for Hotel Managers & Executives
Hotel podcasts are growing in popularity all the time, because they offer a great way for listeners to keep up with the latest news, trends and innovations within the industry, or learn about a specific area, such as hotel design. In this post, you will be able to learn more
Travel Careers: Tips to Find a Career in the Travel Industry
Many people seek out travel careers, because they offer a combination of interesting day-to-day challenges, variety, and long-term progression. However, finding and securing your ideal job will require you to take certain steps to stand out from other candidates. This article offers nine practical tips to assist you with this.