Guest Expectations in 2024: 8 Trends You Should Be Aware of
As time passes and technology keeps evolving, we enter into a new era of guest expectations. It's no longer enough to simply meet their needs, and the challenge now lies in exceeding them. In this dynamic landscape, where every guest is an insightful traveler armed with high expectations, how can you ensure your property fulfills those expectations and stands out? What Do Guests Expect in 2024? In the rapid world of hospitality, the only constant
What Does EBITDA Stand for?
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, or EBITDA for short, is a KPI becoming increasingly prevalent in hotel management. Sometimes referred to as operating cash flow, the metric can be used to determine the operational profitability of a business, taking into account only its key daily running costs. Table of Contents: What Is EBITDA? Why Is EBITDA Important? What Is an Example of EBITDA? Uses and Limitations Tips to Optimize EBITDA in Hotel Revenue Management
Is Conversational AI a Good Fit for Guest Communications?
The power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making waves in the hospitality industry. Considering rapid developments in AI-based hotel tech solutions, rising expectations of tech-savvy travelers, and challenges the industry faces, let’s explore the fit of conversational AI in guest communications, as well as its role and benefits. Beyond the Hype: Sophistication of Conversational AI Before exploring the answer to the titular question from guests’ and hotels’ perspectives, let’s take a closer look at
Robots in the Travel Industry: 8 Real-World Examples
One of the most exciting technological developments within the travel industry in recent years has been the increased prevalence of robots, with examples ranging from text-based chatbots and front desk robotic assistants to security robots and robotic travel cases. This article takes a closer look at how robots transform tourism, providing eight real-world examples of their use and examining some pros and cons. Understanding Robots Although most of us have a concept of a robot,
The On-Site or Remote Work Debate in Hotel Revenue Management
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: As there has been a significant increase in hybrid and remote working over the last few years, should the role of revenue manager be on-site or remote? And why? (Question by Oleksii Kapichin) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Tamie Matthews - Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Connor Vanderholm - CEO, Topline Diego Fernández Pérez De Ponga - Director of Revenue Management, Palladium Hotel Group Heiko Rieder - Senior Vice President Commercial & Distribution, Step Partners Europe Niko Krauseneck - Founder, RevenueRebel Massimiliano Terzulli - Revenue Management
The Power of Modern Technology: Future-Proofing Your Hotel for Enhanced Guest Experiences
In an industry where guest expectations are continually evolving, the adoption of modern technology is no longer just an option—it's a necessity. For hotels, building a future-proof tech stack is essential to ensure that operations are not only smooth and efficient but also capable of delivering personalized services that create memorable guest experiences. By leveraging technology, hotel staff can focus less on manual tasks and more on what truly matters: connecting with guests. Streamlining Hotel
Hotel Welcome Message for Guests: How to Write + 5 Free Examples
A hotel welcome message for guests is a short message, which serves to greet guests and provide them with important information. These messages can be delivered physically or digitally. Learning to write a high-quality welcome message for guests is important because it helps to shape first impressions of your hotel. The message can also help you to highlight services and generate revenue. In this article, you will learn how to write a great welcome message
15 Destination Marketing Strategies to Attract More Visitors
Destination marketing can be invaluable for anyone who makes money by increasing the number of people traveling to a location. This includes local and national governments, airlines, travel agents, entertainment venues, tourist attractions, and operators of hotels and resorts. In this article, you will learn more about some of the
Interview with CEO and Co-founder Ari Andricopoulos of RoomPriceGenie
We're interviewing Ari Andricopoulos, the CEO and Co-founder of RoomPriceGenie. Ari developed automation that helps hoteliers determine the best pricing policy for any given moment. It's not just a flat number, either. But as an easy-to-understand analysis that both provides advice and explains the reasoning behind the decisions.
11 Hotel Marketing Podcasts Every Hotel Professional Should Listen To
Hotel marketing podcasts offer an excellent way for hotel professionals to access advice, learn new techniques and strategies, and hear first-hand insights and experiences from marketing experts. In this article, you can explore the rise of hotel marketing podcasts and read a list of 11 of the best podcasts available.