The romance of crossing Canada by train is undeniable. Swapping cramped flights for panoramic views and a gentle rail rhythm is a dream for many. But that dream often brings practical questions: How do you pack for four days on board? What about luggage access? How do you manage time in Toronto and Vancouver? Without the right prep, it can
Feeling drained, disconnected, and overwhelmed has become the new normal for many. Despite ticking boxes and chasing goals, genuine well-being often slips through the cracks. If you're craving real balance, it's time to prioritize self-care and wellness. One of the most effective and restorative ways to do this is by stepping away from daily chaos and choosing a yoga retreat.
Revenue management underpins six different main types of hotel room pricing. Called dynamic pricing or “price tags,” this article illustrates these various pricing approaches. As you adopt revenue management for your hotel, you’ll want to understand these concepts to interpret the phases of your property’s pricing path to maximize revenues or minimize damages. Quick menu: Hotel Dynamic Pricing Guide; Overview
Most hotels still aren't using WhatsApp for guest communication, let alone marketing. But is that a missed opportunity? Our latest report, The State of Data-driven Marketing in Hospitality, shows that only 12% of hotels include WhatsApp in their marketing strategy. Meanwhile, 63% either don't use it at all or rely on it for operational updates. This represents a massive opportunity
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
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 cannot. The Balancing Act of Modern Hospitality Hotels operate in one of
Airbnb listing options are one of the most significant drivers of the travel industry. The average traveler has become agnostic to the particulars of a platform. When people travel, they want options ranging from boutiques to hotels, home rentals, or even serviced apartments. Airbnb is part of what makes that possible, and hoteliers leveraging those options are gaining a significant
Hotel room service provides guests with access to food, drinks and other items, delivered directly to their door. This offers excellent convenience and is used by all kinds of guests, including leisure and business travelers. Room service is an important offering and can help to shape overall guest satisfaction levels. It also provides an additional revenue stream for hotels and
Every day, in conversations with hoteliers like you, we hear the same revenue beliefs pop up. Old habits and assumptions that quietly drain profits, cost bookings, and steal the hours you'd rather spend delighting guests. It's time to change that. In this article, you'll learn seven of the most common misconceptions in revenue management and how to replace them with
In lifestyle and full-service hotels, Food and Beverage (F&B) can generate 40–50% of total revenue. Sustaining profitability means attracting and retaining high-value guests, boosting in-house spending, ensuring satisfaction, and controlling costs. Yet data silos make this difficult, with PMS, POS, and finance systems often disconnected. While hotels focus on room revenue, F&B is equally essential, especially in resorts and lifestyle
What did you think when ChatGPT first came out? Maybe you were in the “nice, but useless gadget” camp. Or did you immediately see it as a powerful tool that will shake up our industry? The latter has proven true. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have only been available for a short time. But you can already see an impact in
Email marketing is one of the most powerful tools hotels can use to stay connected with guests and drive bookings. But having a huge list of email addresses isn’t always a good thing. In this article, we’ll explore why quality matters more than quantity, how poor list hygiene can hurt your results, and what steps hotels can take to keep
Modern hotels appeal to customers in several ways, including the quality of customer service, the facilities on offer, the property's design, and hotel technology. This technology is often used to deliver a superior customer experience. It is especially important to do so in the post-COVID era, when those customer expectations have changed, and people need more reassurance to travel. In
What is revenue management, and why does it matter so much to hospitality brands? Essentially, it's a data-driven approach to anticipating demand and adjusting pricing and distribution in order to maximize earnings. Revenue management is crucial for hotels and similar businesses because they have fixed costs to contend with. When hotels are able to accurately forecast demand, they can take
The success of any celebration, from an intimate birthday dinner to a large-scale wedding reception, hinges on the choice of venue. The right space sets the mood, accommodates your guests comfortably, and brings your vision to life. But when you're faced with a world of options, especially in a city you're unfamiliar with, how do you make the right choice?
Tea in luxury hotels feels special. It is an experience, crafted with the same precision as fine dining or wine service. Every detail, from leaf grade to water chemistry, is calculated to deliver clarity, balance, and depth. At home, most people settle for dusty bags and guesswork, missing what makes tea truly exceptional. The good news is, you don’t need
For many travelers, standing face-to-face with Mount Everest is the ultimate bucket list dream. But trekking for days through rugged terrain and high altitudes isn't practical for everyone. That's where an Everest Base Camp helicopter tour comes in. In just a few hours, you can soar above the Himalayas, land near the world's tallest peak, and witness breathtaking views. This
The average revenue per account, or ARPA, is a KPI used in the hotel industry for revenue management. The metric tells hotel owners the amount of revenue generated, on average, per customer account. As a result, it is a good indicator of business performance. The metric is sometimes known as average revenue per user. Table of Contents: What Does ARPA