How Revenue Leaders Can Generate New Business
Hospitality revenue management teams have long been expected to manage demand. But for the hospitality industry's new climate in 2021 and beyond, revenue leaders will need to do more than manage demand—and now it’s up to hoteliers to find creative ways to align their marketing and revenue teams to generate new business. Break Down (or at Least Align) the Silos Hospitality teams can no longer act in silos. Hotel revenue management and sales & marketing
6 Benefits of Point of Sale Software for Hotels
Point-of-sale software ranks among the most important software solutions available to those in the hotel industry, and hotel owners and managers need to take steps to get the most from these packages. In this article, you can read about the six benefits of using POS software effectively. Table of Contents: What is Point of Sale Software? Why Use Point of Sale Software in a Hotel? 1. Payment Processing Made Easy 2. Better Grasp on Inventory
4 Expert Tips to Select the Right Chatbot for Your Hotel
From a look and feel-perspective, all chatbots look similar. However, some will deliver excellent service to your guests; others will generate frustration. If you want to make the right choice for your hotel or group, look for these essential decision criteria. This article provides four tips to help you choose the right chatbot to achieve your hotel(s) strategic goals. 4 Tips to Select a Chatbot Below are tips that help you select the right chatbot
Hotel Channel Manager: No. 1 Guide to Hotel Channel Management!
Most hotels use a combination of different distribution channels in order to sell their hotel rooms. However, while a wider spread can assist you in optimising demand, it can also complicate managing these different channels. This is why investing in a hotel channel manager is important and in this article, you will learn more about the value of these software solutions, including what they do and what their main features are. Table of Contents: What
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The hospitality industry isn’t slowing down, and outdated property management system (PMS) solutions are dragging hotels behind.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
4 Ways Facial Recognition Can Be Used in the Travel Industry
Until recently, facial recognition technology was a concept most commonly associated with science fiction. However, the technology has now advanced to the point where it is mainstream, compatible with smartphones, and used by social media sites. The travel industry is another area where facial recognition is being introduced more frequently. In this article, you will find out how it is fundamentally helping to transform tourism. Table of Contents: What Is Facial Recognition? Facial Recognition Within
How Can Voice Control Benefit the Travel Industry?
Voice control is one of the most exciting technology trends that has emerged in recent years. Thanks to home hubs and smartphones, it has become a part of many consumers' everyday lives. For tourism companies, it is important to respond to this, embrace new approaches, and capitalize on the technology's potential. Here, you will learn more about voice control and how it can help the travel industry. Table of Contents: What is Voice Control? How
Hotel Financing: Learn How to Finance Your Hotel Business
Whether you want to construct a new hotel or purchase an existing one, you will need hotel financing to cover the costs. Thankfully, there are a variety of options to choose from. In this article, we will explore these different financing types and provide tips to boost your chances of
What Revenue Management Trends and Strategies will we see in 2023?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What are your predictions for the revenue management trends and strategies we can expect to see in 2023? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Chaya Kowal - Director of Revenue Management, Potato Head Family Dermot Herlihy -
Hotel Management Companies: Top 8 Biggest Hotel Management Companies
Hotel management companies are a huge component of the hotel industry. These companies operate hotels for hotel owners. They range from small organizations that operate one or two establishments to large global businesses managing hotels all over the world. In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about