Hotel Press Release: Tips to Write a Successful News Release
Well-written press releases are a key communication channel in the hotel industry. Whether you want to announce company news, events, or the appointment of a new CEO, a hotel press release provides a unique opportunity to communicate this to the world. But not every press release will have the same impact. In this article, you will learn more about press releases, when they should be distributed, how they can benefit you, and the steps you
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
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
What is Yield Management?
Yield management is a pricing strategy commonly utilized by businesses in hospitality, air travel, and other tourism-related fields to generate maximum revenue from perishable inventory (e.g., hotel rooms or airline seats). Here, we answer the question 'What is yield management?' and explain why it is useful for hospitality hotel owners and others. Defining Yield Management In simple terms, yield management is a strategy based on selling to the right customer at the right time for
What does GOPPAR stand for?
A key performance indicator, or KPI, is a quantifiable business performance measurement. KPIs are essential for implementing a successful revenue management strategy, as it allows businesses to identify areas of success and failure, as well as trends related to demand and customer behavior. GOPPAR is one of the most important KPIs hotels use for revenue management. This article explains what GOPPAR stands for and why it is important. GOPPAR Explained GOPPAR is an acronym for
SEO Best Practices for Hotels to Increase Direct Bookings
Travelers' online behavior has changed significantly since the beginning of the pandemic. Today, potential guests are researching and booking travel plans many months in advance and are prioritizing hotel websites with detailed and relevant information that is easily accessible to them. With this return to travel, there is also a
Differing Revenue Management Strategies for New Vs Established Hotels
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What are the recommended revenue management strategies for new hotels / resorts? How do they differ to those used by established properties? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Dr. Betsy Stringam-Bender - Professor of Hotels & Resorts,
6 Ways Your Hotel Might be Missing Revenue Opportunities
You'll probably agree that seizing revenue opportunities is more important now than ever - especially with costs increasing in every area of hotel operations and demand only recovering. Otherwise, your property's profitability could take a severe hit, and its long-term business success may be at risk. Luckily, there are many