Hotel Activities: Essential Guide to Engaging Guest Experiences
Hotel activities are the various things guests can do for enjoyment during their stay. Examples can range from spa treatments and live entertainment, to city tours and outdoor adventure activities. The hotel activities on offer can make a huge difference to the guest experience, helping to create memorable moments. Designing your hotel to offer interesting or unique activities can help separate your hotel from rivals. In this article, you will discover some of the most
Hostel Management: A Complete Guide to Successful Hostel Operations
Hostel management is the process of overseeing and influencing day-to-day operations within a hostel. Successful management of a hostel will focus on achieving business objectives and delivering a positive guest experience. Effective management is important for maximizing operational efficiency, customer satisfaction and financial outcomes. It will involve taking a strategic approach and tactically implementing established best practices. In this article, you will discover tried and tested techniques and strategies that will enable you to achieve
Categories of Hotels: A Complete Guide to Hotel Classifications & Types
Categories of hotels are used to classify the various different types of accommodation available to guests. Hotels can be categorized according to their size, service standards, layout, ownership structure and more. Breaking down the many different hotels into major categories helps to set guest expectations and define service standards. Guests know the level of service they will get and hoteliers understand what they need to offer. In this article, you can learn more about the
Top Tips for Marketing and Selling Conference and Event Spaces
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How can hotels effectively market and sell their conference and event spaces? What are the best practices and tips for achieving success? Our Marketing Expert Panel Cory Falter - Partner, Lure Agency Thom de Graaf - Online Marketing Specialist, Orange Hotel Marketing Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & Chief Advisor, Vivander Luminita Mardale - Director Of Marketing And Business Development,
The Budgeting Blind Spots Hotels Can’t Afford in 2026
Many hotel budgets fail before they're even approved—not because the math is wrong, but because the thinking is outdated. Every year, many budgets collapse under the weight of assumptions. For 2026, the question shouldn't be how much you will spend, but how fast you can adapt. It's time to expose the blind spots that quietly cost hotels their edge. In this article, you’ll learn how to identify and fix budgeting blind spots for 2026. 5 Hidden Gaps Sabotaging Hotel Budgets Most hotel budgets fail not from bad math but from outdated assumptions. Below are the five biggest blind spots holding
How Boutique Hotels Use Revenue Technology to Grow Profitability
Boutique hotels are built on vision, creativity, and a deep connection to their guests. From the artwork to the playlists, every detail tells a story. These properties thrive on individuality, like unique rooms, curated experiences, and independent operations, even in how they approach pricing. Even the most thoughtfully run property needs smart tools to stay competitive. In this article, you’ll learn how an advanced revenue management system (RMS) can help you protect what makes your
AI-Driven Analytics Will Provide Hard Fast ROI – But Are Hotels Ready?
For hoteliers looking to find customers, convert them to Book, and grow revenue amid stiff competition, smarter data insights are necessary. But if more isn't done to bring system data together in a cohesive, intelligent, and integrated way, commercial teams will flounder, unable to deliver hard, fast ROI. The Balancing Act of Modern Hospitality Hotels operate in one of the most complicated industries, where every aspect of operations is a priority, and guest experience is
11 Things to Consider When Choosing A Machu Picchu Package Tour
Visiting Machu Picchu is a dream for many travelers as one of South America's most iconic archaeological sites. Its ancient Inca ruins, rich history, and beautiful views offer an unforgettable journey. Today, immersive technology is transforming how people explore destinations like this. Modern tools can enhance the experience in exciting
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