The Importance of Benchmarking in Hotel Management
In the dynamic world of hotel management, every day is different. It can feel difficult to find the time to take stock of your property's performance, which can be a problem in such a competitive industry where staying ahead of the game is crucial. When navigating the industry's complexities, benchmarking is the unsung hero for hoteliers. Let's dive into the importance and value of benchmarking in the hospitality sector, unlocking the secrets that can elevate your hotel to new heights. The Essence of Benchmarking Imagine you're running a marathon – some days, it may feel like you are. To win
Guest Expectations for Pre-Stay Digital Experiences by Hotel Category
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How do guest expectations of the pre-stay digital experience differ between low budget and high-end properties? How do their tech expectations differ during their stay? (Question by Nicole Sideris.)Â Our Marketing Expert Panel Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Adele Gutman - Culture and Guest Experience Expert, Hospitality Reputation Marketing Podcast Max Starkov - Adjunct Professor Hospitality
How to Use Food and Beverage F&B Data to Increase Hotel Revenue
Food and beverage (F&B) data is considered a gold mine in the hospitality industry. From the moment your guests make an online reservation, to the time they leave your restaurant, your POS system or an advanced reservation platform generates valuable guest data. In this article, you'll learn how to use F&B data to improve guest experience, ultimately increasing hotel revenue. But first, let's look at what exactly F&B data is and why it's vital for
7 Tips for Hotels to Attract More Bleisure Travelers
Bleisure travel - the combination of business and leisure travel - is growing. This has led to heightened interest from the hotel industry, with hotels looking to appeal to bleisure travelers. In this article, you will find seven tips that can help to make accommodation more attractive to this emerging
How Much Revenue Could Your Hotel Make From Upselling?
Upselling is a great way to boost both your guests’ experience and your revenue through paid upgrades and ancillary services. In this article you will learn how you can calculate additional revenue, made by upselling. Additionally you find a handy tool to help you to estimate the potential. Success Factors for
How Can a Chatbot Increase Your Direct Bookings?
Hotels often prioritize direct bookings because they result in wider profit margins and greater overall control. Therefore, many hotel owners are keen to explore new ways to encourage guests to book directly, and chatbots are emerging as one of the best options. In this article, you will find out how