Hotel Classifications: Complete Guide to Hotel Types & Categories
Hotel classifications are used to categorize hotels, based on their size, location, quality level, services, amenities or facilities. Classifying hotels in this way can help to manage expectations and set industry standards. The importance of hotel classifications primarily lies in guest expectation management. For example, a guest booking a 5-star hotel will expect exceptional service, while a guest booking a 1-star hotel will expect only basic standards. In this article, you can examine what hotel
Tips for Inspiring and Maintaining B2C Guest Loyalty in Hospitality
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How can hotels successfully inspire and maintain guest loyalty in a B2C context? What are the best practices and tips for delivering results? (Question proposed by Adele Gutman) Our Marketing Expert Panel Thom de Graaf - Online Marketing Specialist, Orange Hotel Marketing Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & Chief Advisor, Vivander Luminita Mardale - Director Of Marketing And Business Development, Vienna
Beyond the Basics: 6 Digital Marketing Trends for Hotels in 2025
For 2025, digital marketing for hotels is no longer just about personalisation. While it’s still a key player, there’s so much more happening that’s reshaping how hotels connect with guests. As a marketer working in a hotel or hospitality business, if you want to stay ahead, you need to keep up with the shift. 6 Digital Marketing Trends for Hotels in 2025 In this article, we’ll explore 6 key trends driving this transformation and why
Meeting the Moment: Capitalizing on Emerging Hospitality & Travel Trends
The year ahead is sure to be shaped by a host of macro- and micro-trends in hospitality and travel. Hoteliers across the globe are grappling with generational change, rising expectations for personalized experiences, and how to maximize revenues when faced with a mixed bag of market conditions. So what can you do to make the most of these shifts? We’ve highlighted a few ways commercial leaders and hoteliers can tap into these trends. Broadening Revenue
Hospitality Leaders on Maximising ROI from Marketing Budgets
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel Given the range of marketing channels available, from paid search to trade shows, how do you advise strategically allocating budget to maximise impact and ROI? What guides the decision-making process? Our Marketing Expert Panel Max Starkov - Adjunct Professor Hospitality Technology, New York University Moriya Rockman - Chief of Marketing, Smiling House Luxury Global Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Nicole Sideris - Founder & Principal Consultant, X Hospitality Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & Chief Advisor, Vivander Stephanie Smith-Sparks - Founder, Cogwheel
The Next Era of Hotel SEO Is Here and It’s Called GEO
Planning a trip often involves juggling multiple platforms. Travelers typically bounce between online travel agencies, metasearch engines, and Google in search of the perfect hotel. But that process is changing. Today, nearly 30% of travelers have used generative AI (GenAI) tools (1), like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity, to plan a trip. These platforms are designed to deliver curated recommendations, and very soon, they’ll allow travelers to book directly within the conversation. The New Visibility Game
Smart Strategies for Buying Wholesale Hotel Supplies in Bulk
Wholesale hotel supplies are everyday hotel items that are acquired from suppliers in bulk, in order to reduce the per-unit cost. Through strategic purchases and positive relationships with suppliers, hotels can keep total costs down. It is more essential than ever to acquire wholesale supplies, because hotels face numerous financial pressures. Examples include growing supply costs and rising customer expectations around item quality and sustainability. In this article, you can explore what wholesale hotel supplies
Airbnb Fees and Their Impact on Your Hotel’s Competitive Strategy
Airbnb fees have gone from a novelty to one of the most important discussions within the hospitality industry. Airbnb has proven itself to be a notable competitor to the standard hotel model. The associated fees for using the Airbnb service, for both hosts and guests alike, aren't always so readily
How to Outsource Airbnb Cleaning Service
Running a successful Airbnb requires more than a great location and appealing decor. It demands impeccable cleanliness. Guests expect spotless accommodations, and maintaining high hygiene standards is essential for positive reviews and repeat bookings. However, keeping up with cleaning, especially for hosts managing multiple properties or high turnover rates, can
10 Best Hotel Loyalty Programs to Turn Visitors into Loyal Guests
Hotel loyalty programs provide guests with not just benefits and rewards but a tailored experience that fits like a glove. Properties leverage these programs to build up both brand and loyalty among guests to ensure return visits. The fact that both parties benefit makes loyalty programs one of the best