Hotels Are Losing Millions in Group Sales. Here’s Why (And How to Fix It)
There's a curious paradox in the hotel industry. Hotels have mastered the art of making it effortless for a guest to book a single room for one night. Yet the moment a group enters the equation, be it a corporate team booking, a sports club, or an event needing rooms and meeting space, the entire process grinds to a halt. Suddenly, it's email chains, manual RFPs, and a sales process more suited to the 1990s
What Hotel Staff Really Need from a PMS (and Why Many Systems Fail Them)
A hotel’s property management system (PMS) is the backbone of daily operations, touching nearly every department - from front desk and housekeeping to revenue management and accounting. In theory, a PMS should streamline operations, reduce friction, and create a seamless experience for both employees and guests. However, in practice, many PMS platforms fall short of these expectations. Instead of empowering hotel teams, they slow them down, adding complexity to everyday tasks. How PMS Frustrations Impact
Top 5 Unusual Places Near Dubai: Hidden Gems Worth Exploring
Dubai is often associated with extravagance, soaring structures, along with busy commercial hubs. While these locales are undeniably charming, many sightseers find they crave something beyond the typical tourist's experience. The attraction of Dubai's ostentatious facade can sometimes overshadow the plentiful aggregation of culture and nature that thrives just beyond its limits. If you yearn to escape the ordinary and unearth some veiled gems, you are in for a gratifying revelation. 5 Hidden Gems Near
AI Marketing Tips: Best Practices & Insights from Hospitality Experts
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What are your top suggestions and best practices for using AI in hotel marketing activities (e.g., communication, data analysis, etc.)? (Question proposed by Michael J. Goldrich.) Our Marketing Expert Panel Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & Chief Advisor, Vivander Dr. Betsy Stringam-Bender - Professor of Hotels & Resort, New Mexico State University Thom de Graaf - Online Marketing Specialist, The
What Is EBITDAR and Why Does it Matter for Hotel Profitability?
EBITDAR is a financial metric that stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and restructuring or rent costs. It is sometimes used by hospitality businesses to assess financial health. As a metric, EBITDAR is important because it helps to level the playing field when comparing businesses with different structures and rent costs. This allows financial assessments to focus on core operational performance. In this article, you can find out more about what EBITDAR is and how to calculate it. You can also get a better sense of how tracking EBITDAR may be of benefit to hotel leaders and investors.
How AI Services Help Hotel and Travel Businesses Build Websites
Nowadays, new website creation is no longer a problem, even if you are not a professional software engineer. Hotel, travel, and hospitality service providers now feel a growing need for a web presence. So, multiple artificial intelligence tools can help simplify the development of such websites. Promoting your tourism or hospitality business requires a modern website. It helps attract new clients and demonstrate hotel or tourism services. In this guide, you'll learn how AI builders
Luxury Travel Trends and Influences Making an Impact in 2025
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What is the state of luxury travel in 2025? What trends will influence decisions for luxury travel businesses? (Question proposed by Reshan Jayamanne)Â Our Marketing Expert Panel Moriya Rockman - Chief of Marketing, Smiling House Luxury Global Thom de Graaf - Online Marketing Specialist, The Orange Studio Kamila Zawadzka - Marketing Lead, The Orange Studio Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales &
7 Top Takeaways for Revenue Managers from the Unfold 2025 Event
At Mews Unfold 2025, hoteliers from across the globe gathered to share insights, celebrate successes and shape the future of our industry. Among the many topics covered, one powerful idea pervaded almost every conversation: hospitality is no longer just about rooms – it’s about moments. It’s not just what you
Creating a Data-Driven Culture in Hotels: Why just getting a BI platform is not enough.
Hotels across the globe have made massive investments in business intelligence (BI) solutions in recent years. From revenue and finance to operations and marketing, data is flowing in more ways than ever before. Yet, many hotel teams still struggle to make truly data-informed decisions. Why? Buying a BI platform is
Satisfaction Up, Volume Flat, What’s Driving the Divide?
The first quarter of 2025 offered a nuanced picture for the global hospitality industry. Analysis reveals continued growth in global guest satisfaction, measured by the Global Review Indexâ„¢ (GRI). Indeed, satisfaction levels briefly surpassed the 2019 benchmark of 86.4% in June of 2024. Despite a typical seasonal dip in January,