Travel Management Company: 9 Benefits of Using a TMC Company
For many companies, corporate travel is a key component of running a modern business and one of the largest expenses. Travel costs need to be carefully controlled, while the logistics need to be handled so travelers do not encounter difficulties. For this reason, many turn to a travel management company for help. In this article, you will learn more about travel management as a discipline and some of the key benefits a TMC company can
What Are the Important Features When Choosing a Hotel Bot?
A hotel bot is valuable to your broader hotel management strategy, assisting with marketing and customer service tasks. However, choosing your hotel chatbot can be daunting, especially if you are new to the technology. In this article, you will learn about some of the most important features to look out for. Table of Contents: What is a Hotel Bot? How Does a Hotel Bot Work 1. Rule-Based Hotel Bots 2. AI-Based Hotel Bots 11 Important
10 Reasons Why Every Hotel Needs a Hotel Chatbot
Hotel Chatbot Hotel Chatbot is an AI-driven tool designed for instant guest communication and service automation in the hospitality industry. It's crucial for enhancing customer experience, offering 24/7 support, streamlining bookings, and addressing inquiries efficiently, thereby elevating operational efficiency and guest satisfaction. Key Takeaways 24/7 Service: The hotel chatbot elevates support by offering assistance at any hour, ensuring guests have help whenever needed. Direct Bookings: Enhances the efficiency of making reservations, streamlining the process for guests.
Smart Hotel Solutions: 7 Ways to Make Your Hotel Smarter
Smart hotel rooms are creating a lot of buzz in the hospitality industry right now, emerging as one of the premier trends of the day. Clients are drawn to smart hotels for several different reasons, including enhanced convenience and greater scope for personalizing their stay. More and more hotel owners are interested in adopting and deploying smart hotel solutions; however, it's not always easy to identify ways this can be done. In this article, you'll
How to Communicate Your Front Desk Upselling Deals Effectively
Few hoteliers use front desk upselling to the max. Not only do the front desk employees need to stay up to speed with all the upselling deals, but they also need to be comfortable using essential communication skills and marketing techniques. In short, to get it right, you need to read each situation correctly and change your language accordingly. In this piece, you’ll learn which four communication skills you need to hone and the valuable contribution these interpersonal skills can make. Why do You Need Front Desk Upselling? Not only can front desk upselling improve your revenue, RevPAR, and overall
Top Tips for Building a B2B Revenue Management Strategy for Hotels
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What advice can you offer to hotels implementing a B2B revenue management strategy? How does the strategy differ compared to a B2C audience and what are your top tips for success? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Krunal Shah - Director of Revenue Management, The Biltmore Mayfair, LXR Hotels & Resorts Tanya Hadwick - Group Revenue & Yield Leader, SunSwept Resorts Diego
How the Right Hotel Data Can Transform Your Property
Hospitality is awash with data. From pricing analysis to targeted marketing, from occupancy rates to guest engagement, every hotelier knows that metrics are important – but how do you sort the interesting from the invaluable? What to Do with the Hotel Data? The sheer amount of data can be daunting, because it typically requires several platforms to access and interpret it. But here’s the good news: it’s getting easier. Of course, it’s technology that’s transforming
Metaverse and the Hospitality Industry; The No. 1 Information Guide!
The idea of the metaverse - a network of digital spaces where social interactions can occur, facilitated by virtual and augmented reality - has gained traction as technology has improved. However, the social aspect of the metaverse is not the only aspect to focus on, and there are several exciting
What are the Top Hotel Benchmarking Tips and Strategies for 2022?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel As a hotelier, or an advisor to hoteliers, how and what do you currently benchmark? How do you benchmark your hotel competition? What changes are you planning to make in your 2022 benchmarking strategy? (Question proposed by Andrew Kavanagh)
How Can Hotels Reach Their Ancillary Revenue Management Potential?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: The importance of Ancillary Revenue Management is growing. What ARM strategies can be used to increase room revenue / revenue per guest? (Question proposed by Pablo Torres) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Theresa Prins - Founder,