15 Destination Marketing Strategies to Attract More Visitors
Destination marketing can be invaluable for anyone who makes money by increasing the number of people traveling to a location. This includes local and national governments, airlines, travel agents, entertainment venues, tourist attractions, and operators of hotels and resorts. In this article, you will learn more about some of the destination marketing strategies that can help to attract more visitors. Table of Contents: What is Destination Marketing? Why is Destination Marketing Important? Who is Responsible for Destination Marketing? 15 Destination Marketing Strategies to Attract More Visitors 1. Define the Unique Selling Points 2. Define Target Audience & Market 3. Utilize
Housekeeping Department in Hotel Businesses: Why Is It So Important?
The housekeeping department in hotel businesses is one of the most important areas to focus on because it can directly impact customer satisfaction. In this article, you can learn about the impact housekeeping has on successful operations and access some helpful tips to optimize your housekeeping efforts. Table of Contents: How is the Hotel Industry Defined? What is the Housekeeping Department in Hotel? What Are the Duties of the Room Attendant? Why is the Housekeeping
How Virtual Reality Will Revolutionize Staff Training in Housekeeping
Headlines and feature stories everywhere announced the big news in October 2021: Facebook was rebranding to Meta and would focus heavily on the metaverse. While the metaverse itself wasn’t new, Facebook’s pivot towards this virtual reality (VR) space gave it more clout than ever before. Entrepreneurs saw countless opportunities and were prepared to join this new tech revolution. Metaverse and Hospitality The hospitality industry was no exception. Thought leaders and daring innovators discussed scenarios for
Will the Appetite for Upselling Opportunities Continue Post-Pandemic?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: With rising trends of staycations & workcations, is there a greater appetite amongst guests for upselling (e.g., room upgrades) post-pandemic to maintain physical distancing or to “treat” themselves? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Patrick Wimble -
4 Reasons why Contactless Payments are Becoming Popular Within the Travel Industry
It only stands to reason that the travel industry needs to evolve in line with the technology needs of its customers. Since the corona pandemic, customers have been more careful about touching public devices, creating new needs. One area of interest involves how travelers can now pay for a reservation
Optimising Extended-Stay Hotel Revenue
Pricing of extended-stay hotels and serviced apartments, also known as ‘aparthotels,’ has traditionally been a challenge for revenue managers as rates can vary drastically depending on the length of stay a guest seeks. However, it is vital hotel groups enhance their approach to pricing for this sector given the revenue