Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel Increasing repeat business for a hotel / accommodation venue is hugely important – but how do we achieve that? How can we build guest loyalty for our properties and brands? (Question by Max Starkov) Our Marketing Expert Panel Max Starkov - Adjunct Professor Hospitality Technology, New
Before a guest sleeps a night in your hotel, you can be sure they’ve evaluated your online presence. Social feeds, websites, blog posts, and reviews are the digital touchpoints travelers use to get a feel for the guest experience at your property as they consider a stay. In this article, you’ll learn how to rise above your competitors and establish
Have you ever seen a great deal online and hesitated once you reached the seller’s website? Most of us spend a lot of time on the Internet, and we develop a sense of which websites are legitimate and which aren’t. Most people are reluctant to spend their money on a website that looks old and inactive. On the other hand,
Global digitalization, the growth of OTAs, and the influence of social media have made businesses in the travel industry heavily reliant on their online reputation—and hotels are not an exception. This article will teach you seven methods that should become vital to your online reputation management strategy. Why You Should Care About Your Online Reputation Unlike most online consumers, travel
If you've ever considered becoming an accommodation provider or already own accommodation and want to maximize your revenue, this article is for you. In this in-depth dive into accommodation ownership, you can learn about the many different types of accommodation available for travelers and how you can get more revenue as an owner. Table of Contents: What Is the Hotel
Traditionally, lodging properties spent much time and money implementing new amenities like fancy equipment or special devices to attract travelers. Many of these amenities were fads and ended up cluttering rooms or lying forgotten in storage. Since the pandemic, traveler priorities have shifted from one-off amenities to experience-driven travel. What Does This Mean for Lodging Operators? With this shift, hoteliers
If you're a hotelier struggling to improve your website conversion rates, you're not alone. Maximizing hotel revenue through direct bookings is crucial, and a little something known as “dopamine” could be the key. In this article, we'll explore the connection between dopamine and positive online experiences and how personalization can help you create a memorable guest experience that boosts conversion
Personalization is all around us. You can completely print your cat’s face on M&M’s and customize name-brand sneakers. Your smart speaker recognizes your voice, and your streaming services offer recommendations based on the genres and artists you love. In this article, you’ll learn how to deepen your engagement, increase conversion rates, grow loyalty, and drive more sales and revenue with
The guest experience continues to be one of the main concerns for hoteliers. How do you improve it when the guests’ expectations are constantly changing? In this article, you’ll find six tips to avoid common mistakes that can destroy your guest experience. Guest Needs Are Constantly Evolving The times when all that cared was the location and good service are
Hotel packages are helpful for hotels and their guests because they bundle a hotel room with other products or services that may interest them. For hotels, this provides upselling potential, while for guests, it means an improved guest experience and, often, greater value for money. In this article, you can learn about how hotel packages work, the different types of
A high occupancy rate is every hotelier's dream. And to reach that high occupancy rate, hotels are heavily reliant on a good strategy. In the past, you may have devised a seemingly perfect marketing strategy to attract as many bookings as possible. However, you may have also been disappointed that you weren't getting the desired results. Don't fall into the
Regardless of who you are, competition in the hospitality industry is increasingly fierce, and winning new customers is a major challenge even for experienced hoteliers. So, what makes the most significant difference in getting guests to stay at your hotel versus the one down the street? Is it price? Is it the chance to benefit from a personalized loyalty program?
ChatGPT hospitality applications are set to skyrocket in the near future. The sophisticated AI chatbot has found its way into various applications thanks to its ability to process questions and provide answers in natural language, similar to human communication. In this article, you'll learn more about ChatGPT and its utility in the hospitality industry. Table of Contents: What Is the
Your Expedia Partner Central login can be the gateway to boosting revenue on your hotel properties. Whether you're an independent owner with a single establishment or a chain of hotels, knowing how to use Expedia Partner Central effectively can dramatically improve your revenue by attracting more guests and encouraging purchases. In this article, you'll learn Expedia can work for you.
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel In your opinion, what are the top predictions for hotel marketing trends in 2023? Our Marketing Expert Panel Max Starkov - Adjunct Professor Hospitality Technology, New York University Jolien Alferink - Hotel Marketing Consultant, Orange Hotel Marketing Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou
We are increasingly living in a digital, on-demand world. As a result, the interrelated domains of web design and user experience (UX) are constantly expanding and growing – and 2023 is set to be another year of significant change. Travel experience demand is only increasing this year, so your guests' requirement for a quick, simple, tailored website experience is also
A recent study by Boutique Hotelier (1) revealed that 42% of millennials plan to spend more on travel in 2023, presenting a significant opportunity for hotel brands. With this in mind, we've been keeping a close eye on the latest generation of travelers to understand what sets them apart from other guests and how savvy hoteliers can adapt their offerings
Upsells are a simple, straightforward way to drive more revenue, increase engagement, and build customer loyalty. Implementing the right upsell strategy can improve the guest experience and your bottom line. Lodging businesses that leverage the power of upsells can increase guest satisfaction by allowing guests to customize their stay, build customer loyalty through personalized experiences, and mitigate external risks with