5 Hotel Marketing Challenges for Multi-Location Hotels
Emerging economies lead to a growing demand for international tourism, making the travel industry one of the fastest-growing markets. With the number of people with access to greater wealth rising, the market conditions are expected to remain strong. But with markets expanding, so is the competition. In this article, we give you 5 tips to stay ahead of the competition as a multi-location hotel. 5 tips to Stay Ahead of the Competition as a Multi-Location
Guest Communication Tips to Improve Hotel Guest Engagement
Guest engagement has never been so important. As we move forward through the next couple of years, travelers will look for peace of mind when planning their trips. Hotels need to clearly communicate answers to questions, provide tailored offers, and be accessible to guests throughout the guest journey. Guest communication is key to this. Therefore, in this article, you can find 3 guest communication tips for hotels. Guest Messaging Provides Opportunities for Guest Communication Guests
How Hotels Can Combine Revenue Management and CRO?
One of the best and most common definitions of Revenue Management is “Selling the Right Room to the Right Client at the Right Moment at the Right Price in the Right Distribution Channel with the best commission efficiency”. Both Revenue Management and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) are data-driven, but they are slightly different. In this article, you can learn about the myths of CRO, how it relates to Revenue Management and how best to combine
6 Reasons Why Every Hotel Should Have a Virtual Reality Video
Interactive virtual reality video technology within the hospitality industry can provide a competitive advantage and allow customers to experience what a hotel is like before committing to a booking. However, there are also other advantages to utilizing this particular marketing method. In this article, you will learn more about six key reasons why every hotel operating today should have its own virtual reality video. What is Virtual Marketing? Virtual reality is technology-based, immersing users within
Hotel Fees: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Accommodation Charges
Hotel fees are the various charges guests face when staying at an accommodation business, like a hotel or resort. They can range from the basic room rate and fees for using hotel amenities, to parking fees and taxes. For hotels, it is important to understand and make strategic use of hotel fees to maximize revenue from guests. At the same time, fees need to be managed carefully to maintain high levels of guest satisfaction. In this article, you can explore specific charges commonly issued by hotels, learn how to manage these fees carefully to keep guests happy, and examine optimization
How Augmented Reality is Transforming the Hospitality Industry
In recent years, augmented reality (AR) has emerged as a vital marketing tool, allowing businesses to change how customers perceive their environment. The technology is extremely valuable to the hospitality industry because hotels essentially sell a physical environment that can be enhanced through AR. Here, you learn how AR is improving the hospitality industry. What Is Augmented Reality? Augmented reality alters a person's perception of their physical surroundings through the use of computer technology. It
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
7 Email Marketing Tips for Hotels to Increase Return on Investment (ROI)
Communicating with past and potential customers via email has always been simpler, faster, and more cost-effective than most other means of online marketing for businesses across different industries. The beauty of utilizing email marketing is that it generates a significant ROI and builds a strong and consistent relationship between you
Technology & Automation; The Solution to Staffing Shortages in Hotels
Getting guests to return after travel restrictions were lifted wasn't a challenge for most hotels. But winning back the staff who left the industry has proven difficult. As a result, understaffing has become one of the pandemic's toughest consequences for hotels. This creates new problems for an industry still recovering
Essential Skills and Characteristics in Marketing Leadership Roles
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What are the essential skills and characteristics that hotels should look for when recruiting for Marketing leadership roles? What advice can you offer to hotels in this position? Our Marketing Expert Panel Adele Gutman - Culture