How to Lead with Data: Transforming Hotel Group and Meeting Bookings through Analytics
Data is the backbone of modern hospitality and relying on outdated, fragmented systems can be a recipe for disaster, especially in managing group and meeting bookings. If your hotel is not harnessing the full potential of integrated data management, you are jeopardizing the guest experience. Disjointed platforms can lead to miscommunications, missed opportunities and operational chaos. By leveraging analytics, you can streamline operations, make informed decisions, and provide exceptional experiences for meeting organizers and participants.
Collaborative Success for eCommerce and Revenue Management Teams
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What are the best practices for building and maintaining successful collaboration and communication between hotel eCommerce and Revenue Management teams? (Question by Aida Muñoz) Our Revenue Management Expert PanelTamie Matthews - Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYouConnor Vanderholm - CEO, ToplineDiego Fernández Pérez De Ponga - Director of Revenue Management, Palladium Hotel GroupHeiko Rieder - Senior Vice President Commercial & Distribution, Step Partners
Why Microservice Hotel PMS Architecture is the Future
Client-server architecture has long powered hospitality IT but limits scalability and agility. Microservice-based PMS offers a solution enabling rapid innovation and flexibility, essential for today’s evolving hotel tech needs. In this article, you will explore the microservice hotel PMS architecture world and why it is the future of hotel tech architecture. From Traditional PMS Architecture to Leading-Edge Microservice Architecture Over the last few decades in hospitality technology, Client-Server architecture has been the IT standard across
5 Reasons Your Hotel Needs a Multi-Channel Communication Strategy
Understanding guests’ communication preferences and engaging on their terms is the key to elevating your hotel’s upselling strategy. From email and SMS to front desk conversations, learn how a multi-channel approach and data-driven technology can improve guest satisfaction, increase revenue, and create memorable experiences that set your hotel apart. Engage Guests on Their Terms: The Key to Effective Upselling A guest walks through your hotel’s doors, tired after a long flight and ready to unwind.
Hospitality Marketing Trends: 19 Must-Know Upcoming Trends for 2025
Adopting the right hospitality marketing strategy can be crucial for your business's long-term success, helping you attract customers, optimize revenue, and build recognition and trust. Achieving this requires you to keep up with the latest hospitality marketing trends. In this article, you can learn more about hospitality trends for 2025. Table of Contents: What is Hospitality Marketing? Why is Hospitality Marketing Important? 19 Hospitality Marketing Trends for 2025 1. Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Practices 2. Find New Hospitality Marketing Trends Through Data 3. Remarketing 4. Personalization Marketing 5. Private Branded Messages 6. WiFi for Marketing & Analytics 7. Artificial Intelligence
The PMS Training Problem (and How Good UX Can Help)
Labor efficiency remains a top priority for hotels. Training new employees can take weeks or even months, especially when staff encounter complex legacy systems for the first time. With turnover rates higher in the hotel industry than in any other economic sector (1), this cycle becomes a constant drain on managers’ time and productivity. Why Poor UX in PMS Systems Is Slowing Down Hospitality Teams To better understand how a modern property management system (PMS)
How Guest Experience Drives Hotel Revenue (and How to Maximize It)
From discovering your hotel to booking a room, from checking in to ordering room service — the guest experience isn’t a set of isolated touchpoints. It’s a journey. One that shapes how your brand is perceived and directly impacts your bottom line. Turning Happy Guests into Higher Profits The connection between guest satisfaction and revenue isn’t just intuitive — it’s proven. Hotels that prioritize guest experience consistently see higher ADR, occupancy, and RevPAR. In fact,
Are You Forecasting Right? Tips to Optimize Your Hotel Revenue
Running a hotel without forecasting is like driving without a map—you might eventually get there, but not without many unnecessary detours. Forecasting isn’t just for big hotel chains—the independent properties stand to gain the most from a clear picture of what’s ahead. Let’s explore how forecasting can help you to
Hotel Budget: Effective Budgeting Tips for Hoteliers
Establishing a hotel budget involves estimating revenue and expenditure over a defined period and establishing rules about how much money is available based on various factors, including changes in customer demand. In this article, you can access some effective budgeting tips for your hotel. Table of Contents: What Is the
Top Tools For Streamlining Customer Interactions In Restaurants
Smooth and efficient customer interaction is essential for running a successful restaurant. Guests expect personalized service, convenient options, and timely responses at every stage of their dining experience. Modern technology has changed how restaurants connect with customers, making interactions faster and more convenient. From digital engagement to automated responses, the