Remote Work Tools For Hotel Teams: Improving Productivity Beyond The Office
Remote work is changing how hotel teams communicate, plan, and complete daily tasks. While hotels still depend on in-person service, many behind-the-scenes activities can now be managed from different locations, departments, or workstations. The right tools help staff share updates, track responsibilities, access documents, and stay connected without slowing operations down. In this article, you’ll learn how remote work tools support hotel teams, improve productivity, simplify communication, and create smoother workflows beyond the traditional office
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
Hotel Reception Staff Role in Revenue Management Success
Your hotel can do everything right, but if your customers aren’t happy, that can lead to a loss of revenue. Why? Unhappy customers leave negative reviews, and that affects future bookings. The Importance of a Positive Hotel Reputation Recently, while browsing some online property reviews, one stood out. "... we were disappointed by the lack of clarity of the reception that at first had allowed us to keep the room until 16 x then change
How Guest Experience Drives Hotel Revenue (and How to Maximize It)
From discovering your hotel to booking a room, from checking in to ordering room service — the guest experience isn’t a set of isolated touchpoints. It’s a journey. One that shapes how your brand is perceived and directly impacts your bottom line. Turning Happy Guests into Higher Profits The connection between guest satisfaction and revenue isn’t just intuitive — it’s proven. Hotels that prioritize guest experience consistently see higher ADR, occupancy, and RevPAR. In fact,
What Skills Do Hotel Revenue Managers Need in the AI Era?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel What are the top skills hotel revenue management teams need to succeed in an AI-driven hospitality landscape? How can they improve and future-proof their skills to leverage AI to its full potential? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Ric van Holthe tot Echten - Founder & Managing Partner, Revenue Guru Massimiliano Terzulli - International Business Developer, Franco Grasso Revenue Team Dermot Herlihy - Group Revenue Director, Orascoma Hotels Management Tawana Muratu - Group Revenue Manager, Cresta Hotels Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Pablo
Your First 48 Hours in Japan: How to Land, Settle In and Enjoy It
Long flights, time zones, and unfamiliar scripts can make your first hours in Japan feel like a blur. Yet those first two days also set the tone for the rest of your trip. With a little planning, you can move from jetlagged and overwhelmed to quietly confident much faster than you’d expect. This guide walks through a realistic first 48 hours in Japan — from stepping off the plane to your first bowl of ramen
How Hotels Can Outrank OTAs for Direct Bookings
For years, hoteliers have relied heavily on Online Travel Agencies to fill rooms. While platforms like Booking.com and Expedia provide undeniable reach, they come at a steep cost. Commission rates often slice deeply into profit margins, leaving revenue managers constantly searching for ways to balance third-party distribution with direct sales. Moving into late 2026, the landscape of digital travel planning has evolved significantly. Travelers are increasingly turning to search engines to find unique, localized accommodation
Remote Work Tools For Hotel Teams: Improving Productivity Beyond The Office
Remote work is changing how hotel teams communicate, plan, and complete daily tasks. While hotels still depend on in-person service, many behind-the-scenes activities can now be managed from different locations, departments, or workstations. The right tools help staff share updates, track responsibilities, access documents, and stay connected without slowing operations
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
Hotel Reception Staff Role in Revenue Management Success
Your hotel can do everything right, but if your customers aren’t happy, that can lead to a loss of revenue. Why? Unhappy customers leave negative reviews, and that affects future bookings. The Importance of a Positive Hotel Reputation Recently, while browsing some online property reviews, one stood out. "... we