Marriott Hotel Brands: Exploring the Brands of Marriott International
The various Marriott hotel brands combine to make up the multinational corporation, Marriott International. These brands include hotels, resorts, and timeshare properties, with luxury, premium, midscale and extended stay options. Marriott International's importance can be highlighted by the fact that it is currently the largest hotel company in the world by total rooms available. All in all, Marriott hotel brands provide more than 1.5 million guest rooms. In this article, you can learn more about
Five Rate Mistakes in Revenue Management and How You Can Solve Them
Ask any hotel staffer not directly involved in revenue management about the daily tasks of a revenue manager, and they'll likely suggest it's all about 'setting' or 'raising rates.' While these activities are indeed crucial, they often eclipse the comprehensive analysis that underpins each pricing decision. Five Rate Mistakes in Revenue Management and How You Can Solve Them As a revenue manager, focusing entirely on pricing can inadvertently lead your hotel off course, resulting in
Getting Started with AI: A Step-by-Step Guide for Hoteliers
Adopting smart technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in the hotel industry has been a growing trend in the last few years, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent staff shortages. Tools that enhance operational efficiency and appeal to guests are becoming increasingly popular - but how do you start choosing one that suits your hotel brand best? Catch up with AI to Avoid Staying behind Your Guests' Expectations According to a recent report by PwC,
Interview with Founder and CEO Tom Dibble of Screen Pilot
In this interview, we're talking to Tom Dibble, the founder, and CEO of Screen Pilot. Screen Pilot optimizes hotels' direct distribution channels with comprehensive digital marketing solutions. This provides several benefits, including increased booking and brand recognition, decreased need for third-party services, and a larger return on investment. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? I was born in the U.K. and spent a few years in
Hotel Marketing; The Latest Trends in the Hotel Industry in 2025
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 aware of the latest hotel marketing trends for 2025. In this article, you can learn about the more general trends within hotel marketing and those that have emerged as a result of the coronavirus. Table of Contents: What is Hotel Marketing? Why is Hotel Marketing Important? 24 Hotel Marketing Trends
Advice We Would Give To Our Younger Hospitality Selves
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: Knowing what you know now (experience in hospitality, revenue management, life & skills, etc.), what advice would you give to your younger self on entering the workforce for the first time? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Pablo Torres - Hotel Consultant Dermot Herlihy - Owner, Dynamic Hospitality Consulting Tamie Matthews - Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Connor Vanderholm - CEO, Topline
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
Key Considerations for Choosing the Right RMS During Budget Season
As budget season approaches, selecting the right Revenue Management System (RMS) is one of the most critical decisions a hotelier can make. Whether you manage an independent hotel, an urban property, or oversee multiple hotels, a well-suited RMS can optimize pricing strategies, enhance profitability, and simplify your operational processes. The
How to Communicate Your Front Desk Upselling Deals Effectively
Few hoteliers use front desk upselling to the max. Not only do the front desk employees need to stay up to speed with all the upselling deals, but they also need to be comfortable using essential communication skills and marketing techniques. In short, to get it right, you need to
Greeting and Welcoming Guests: How to Make a Great First Impression
Greeting and welcoming guests includes everything from a verbal introduction to providing a written welcome message. Your greeting may also involve leaving gifts, offering useful information and answering questions. The importance of these initial interactions is difficult to overstate because guests will often make snap judgments based on them. You