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
6 Best Things to Do in Belgium
Belgium is one of those places that often ends up as a “short stop” between bigger destinations like France or the Netherlands. But once you’re there, you realize it deserves more time. It’s compact, easy to travel, and surprisingly diverse. Within a few days, you can go from medieval cities to quiet nature, from world-class chocolate to strong local beer, without spending hours on the road. In this article, you’ll learn the best places to visit in Belgium, how to plan your time, and what experiences matter most. 6 Best Things to Do in Belgium Discover top experiences, hidden gems,
Hospitality Leaders Reflect on Career Lessons and Growth Tips
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel Knowing what you know now about career paths, developing skills and gaining experience in the hospitality industry, what advice would you give to your younger self on first entering the workforce? Our Marketing Expert Panel Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & Chief Advisor, Vivander Moriya Rockman - Chief of Marketing, Smiling House Luxury Global Kamila Zawadzka - Marketing Lead, The
9 Top Tips for Effective Pricing Strategies for Hotels & Resorts
An effective, data-driven room pricing strategy is the cornerstone of hotel distribution management, with the ultimate goal of finding the ideal price per room that ensures you can maximize revenue without losing guests to competing properties. 9 Effective Strategies for Rate Pricing While overall rate optimization is the main objective, there are various ways to get there. In this article, you will find nine effective strategies for rate pricing and how they can help drive
Discover Hotel Marketing Trends Reshaping the Future of Hospitality in 2026
Hotel marketing is key in helping you attract bookings and optimize revenue. For the most part, your marketing messages are how customers will become aware of your hotel and also how they will understand your values and unique selling proposition. Of course, to optimize your marketing, you need to be
The Latest Technology Trends in the Hospitality Industry of 2026
It is critical to not only keep track of the latest technology trends in the hospitality industry but also to move with the times because the industry is highly competitive, and those who do not adapt are left behind. Customer expectations and requirements are continually shifting. In this article, you can learn
Top Language Survival Tricks for First-Time Visitors to Europe
Language barriers for first-time travelers in Europe often create unexpected confusion during everyday conversations and essential situations. Europe offers a rich tapestry of cultures, cuisines, and landscapes spread across dozens of unique language regions. Understanding tricks to overcome language challenges makes traveling smoother, safer, and more immersive from the very