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
Should Sales Teams Receive Revenue Management Training?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: Should Directors of Sales be trained in Revenue Management? How would it affect their understanding of Revenue Management complexities, their results & strategy? (Question by Connor Vanderholm) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Connor Vanderholm - CEO, Topline Tanya Hadwick - Group Revenue & Yield Leader, SunSwept Resorts Heiko Rieder - Vice President Business Development, Travel Charme Hotels & Resorts Diego Fernández
5 Ways Personalization Marketing is Used in the Travel Industry
The travel industry is highly competitive, and one of the best ways to attract and retain customers is to provide them with a personalized experience where they are treated as individuals. Personalization marketing is one of the best ways to achieve this because it means marketing content is more tailored and relevant. In this post, you will learn more about personalization marketing and discover five ways it can be used within tourism. Table of Contents
Are Guests Ready for Dynamic Pricing in Hotel Ancillary Services?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: Are hotels ready to effectively implement dynamic pricing for ancillary services? Are guests ready to accept fluctuating prices for ancillary services? (Question proposed by Pablo Torres) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Pablo Torres - Hotel Consultant Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Massimiliano Terzulli - Revenue Management Consultant, Franco Grasso Revenue Team Niko Krauseneck - Founder, RevenueRebel Mariska van Heemskerk - Owner, Revenue Management Works Heiko Rieder - Senior Vice President Commercial & Distribution, Step Partners Europe Dermot Herlihy - Group Revenue
Training AI Agents to Improve Personalisation and Boost Conversion
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How can AI agents be trained to anticipate hotel guest needs? How might this impact the personalisation of sales interactions and overall conversion rates? (Question proposed by Michael J. Goldrich) Our Marketing Expert Panel Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & Chief Advisor, Vivander Moriya Rockman - Chief of Marketing, Smiling House Luxury Global Max Starkov - Adjunct Professor Hospitality Technology,
The PMS Training Problem (and How Good UX Can Help)
Labor efficiency remains a top priority for hotels. Training new employees can take weeks or even months, especially when staff encounter complex legacy systems for the first time. With turnover rates higher in the hotel industry than in any other economic sector (1), this cycle becomes a constant drain on managers’ time and productivity. Why Poor UX in PMS Systems Is Slowing Down Hospitality Teams To better understand how a modern property management system (PMS)
Hotel Check-in Timing and Process Explained
Hotel check-in timing refers to when guests can check into a room or check out after their stay. It's often best to consider it as a window where staff and guests can align their needs. The timing is important to guests because it can limit or control their schedule. At
21 Hot Digital Trends in the Tourism Industry to Explore in 2026
The tourism industry is constantly evolving as new digital technology emerges. In this article, we explore some of the digital trends that are going to be most significant in the industry throughout the next year: from virtual reality, which is changing the booking process, to augmented reality, which is enhancing
Can Metrics from Other Industries Bring Value to Hospitality?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: Is there value to be had in introducing metrics from other industries into hospitality? Do you think they have a place in Hotel Revenue Management? (Question by Pablo Torres)Â Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Pablo Torres