Redefining Revenue Strategy: When AI and Human Expertise Work Together
In a world defined by uncertainty, data gaps, and increasingly complex demand patterns, one truth stands out: automation alone isn’t enough — nor is relying solely on manual processes. The future lies in a Hybrid Revenue Management Strategy, where intelligent systems handle the heavy lifting while human insight fine-tunes the results. Incorporating Local Knowledge Into the Algorithm: The Role of Event Insights Every revenue leader understands that events fuel demand — yet these often don’t
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
Cliches About Revenue Management, Guests’ Quality, and Brand Reputation
What do hoteliers resist about revenue management? One common pushback is lowering prices below a certain psychological threshold. Yet, it's essential during low demand and pays off later. Some hoteliers believe: "I cannot sell below a certain figure because otherwise low-quality guests will arrive and lower the hotel's image; I prefer to stay empty and not sell." Yet, those who practice revenue management know it's the opposite. During low season, you can sell your rooms
Revenue Beyond Rooms: A Guide to Maximize Total Guest Value
Hotel revenue management is no longer limited to pricing rooms and protecting RevPAR. Rising costs, changing guest behavior, and growing demand for experiences are pushing hotels to rethink where revenue comes from and how value is captured. Today, guests spend across multiple touchpoints, both on and off property, creating new opportunities for hotels to increase total booking value. In this article, you will learn how revenue leaders can move beyond room-centric thinking and build strategies that grow ancillary revenue, guest spend, and long-term profitability. Why Revenue Growth Must Extend Beyond Rooms The traditional revenue management toolkit revolves around rooms. Optimize
Best Time of Year to Walk the Camino de Santiago
Choosing the right time of year is arguably one of the most important decisions a pilgrim makes, directly impacting everything from accommodation availability to your daily walking experience. The "best" time depends entirely on your personal priorities: avoiding crowds, enjoying the weather, or seeking solitude. Here is a seasonal breakdown to help illustrate how different times of year shape the Camino experience. The Sweet Spot: Late Spring and Early Autumn (May-June & September) For most
Hotel Real-Time Data: The Secret to Smarter Pricing
Hotel demand can flip in an instant. A sudden storm, a sold-out concert, a strike, or a new flight route can reshape booking patterns faster than any static report can keep up. By the time you open yesterday’s numbers, the market has already shifted, and competitors have adjusted. Real-time data closes that gap. It shows what is happening now across pick-up, channels, and rates. In this article, you’ll learn how real-time hotel data and automated
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
Ditch Discount Blasts and Reward High-Value Hotel Guests
Hotels often rely on blanket discount codes to spark bookings, but these offers rarely resonate with high-value guests. Instead, they attract low-spending visitors who deliver minimal long-term revenue. Today’s travelers expect more: personalization, recognition, and incentives that reflect their loyalty. Guests who feel noticed are far more likely to return,
Hospitality in 2026: How Tech is Powering the Future of Hotels
For a long time, hotel technology was a means to an end. A simple efficiency tool that often caused more headaches than it intended to solve. Not anymore. A property management system (PMS) is no longer just the chunky digital filing cabinet in the back office. It is the engine