Hotel Operations

Food and Beverage Analytics Driving Hotel Profitability Growth

Revfine.com2025-08-25T14:56:42+02:00

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

Food and Beverage Analytics Driving Hotel Profitability GrowthRevfine.com2025-08-25T14:56:42+02:00

Cliches About Revenue Management, Guests’ Quality, and Brand Reputation

Revfine.com2025-07-14T15:23:08+02:00

What do hoteliers resist about revenue management? One common pushback is lowering prices below a certain psychological threshold. Yet, it's essential during low demand and pays off later. Some hoteliers believe: "I cannot sell below a certain figure because otherwise low-quality guests will arrive and lower the hotel's image; I prefer to stay empty and not sell." Yet, those who

Cliches About Revenue Management, Guests’ Quality, and Brand ReputationRevfine.com2025-07-14T15:23:08+02:00

Discover The Latest Housekeeping Trends for 2025

Martijn Barten2025-05-30T13:41:35+02:00

It is important for hotels to keep up with the latest housekeeping trends, as these will influence customer expectations. Furthermore, many of these trends have emerged because they provide ways to manage a housekeeping team effectively, boost efficiency, and improve guest satisfaction. In this article, you can read about the most significant trends to follow to optimize your hotel's operations

Discover The Latest Housekeeping Trends for 2025Martijn Barten2025-05-30T13:41:35+02:00

How Food and Beverage Management Drives Hotel Profitability

Martijn Barten2025-06-01T08:30:21+02:00

Food and beverage (F&B) services are the lifeblood of the hospitality industry. A good meal is one of the cornerstones of the human experience and colors every other element of a guest's day. Food and beverage services help differentiate you from the competition, provide a steady revenue stream, increase guest loyalty, act as a marketing tool, and generally enhance almost

How Food and Beverage Management Drives Hotel ProfitabilityMartijn Barten2025-06-01T08:30:21+02:00

Creating a Data-Driven Culture in Hotels: Why just getting a BI platform is not enough.

Revfine.com2025-05-20T09:22:12+02:00

Hotels across the globe have made massive investments in business intelligence (BI) solutions in recent years. From revenue and finance to operations and marketing, data is flowing in more ways than ever before. Yet, many hotel teams still struggle to make truly data-informed decisions. Why? Buying a BI platform is easy. Embedding it into the fabric of how your teams

Creating a Data-Driven Culture in Hotels: Why just getting a BI platform is not enough.Revfine.com2025-05-20T09:22:12+02:00

How to Outsource Airbnb Cleaning Service

Revfine.com2025-05-20T10:22:53+02:00

Running a successful Airbnb requires more than a great location and appealing decor. It demands impeccable cleanliness. Guests expect spotless accommodations, and maintaining high hygiene standards is essential for positive reviews and repeat bookings. However, keeping up with cleaning, especially for hosts managing multiple properties or high turnover rates, can be challenging. That's where outsourcing cleaning services comes in. Where

How to Outsource Airbnb Cleaning ServiceRevfine.com2025-05-20T10:22:53+02:00

The PMS Training Problem (and How Good UX Can Help)

Revfine.com2025-05-06T11:35:49+02:00

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

The PMS Training Problem (and How Good UX Can Help)Revfine.com2025-05-06T11:35:49+02:00

Hotel CRM System: The Ultimate Guide to Customer Relationship Management

Martijn Barten2025-04-18T15:05:00+02:00

A hotel CRM system is a software solution designed to assist hotels with customer relationships management. It can be used to gather contact information, past customer interactions and guest preferences. By centralizing data, CRM systems make it easier for hotels to access important information about guests. This data can then be used to improve personalization, identify trends and enhance customer

Hotel CRM System: The Ultimate Guide to Customer Relationship ManagementMartijn Barten2025-04-18T15:05:00+02:00

Hotel Costs: A Complete Guide to Customer Costs and Fees

Martijn Barten2025-04-07T14:24:05+02:00

Hotel costs, from a customer perspective, are the various fees and charges associated with booking and staying in accommodation. These can include initial booking costs, taxes and additional fees for services. Understanding hotel costs is important for guests and hotel managers alike. Additional fees can significantly alter the total cost of a stay and affect how much revenue the hotel

Hotel Costs: A Complete Guide to Customer Costs and FeesMartijn Barten2025-04-07T14:24:05+02:00

10 Reasons Why Upgrading Your PMS is a Must in 2025

Revfine.com2025-03-24T14:35:08+01:00

The hospitality industry isn’t slowing down, and outdated property management system (PMS) solutions are dragging hotels behind. Clunky, slow, and vulnerable to cyber threats, legacy systems can no longer keep up. If your property still relies on an aging PMS, here’s why 2025 is the year to upgrade—ranked from most to least urgent. 10 Key Reasons to Upgrade Your Property

10 Reasons Why Upgrading Your PMS is a Must in 2025Revfine.com2025-03-24T14:35:08+01:00

What Hotel Staff Really Need from a PMS (and Why Many Systems Fail Them)

Revfine.com2025-05-01T10:21:31+02:00

A hotel’s property management system (PMS) is the backbone of daily operations, touching nearly every department - from front desk and housekeeping to revenue management and accounting. In theory, a PMS should streamline operations, reduce friction, and create a seamless experience for both employees and guests. However, in practice, many PMS platforms fall short of these expectations. Instead of empowering

What Hotel Staff Really Need from a PMS (and Why Many Systems Fail Them)Revfine.com2025-05-01T10:21:31+02:00

Hotel Greeting: Essential Guide to Welcome Guests Successfully

Martijn Barten2025-04-01T21:43:02+02:00

A hotel greeting describes the entire process of welcoming a new guest to a hotel. It can include reception staff personally greeting new arrivals, as well as the provision of welcome gifts, letters or cards within guest rooms. Greeting hotel guests is an important part of customer service, helping to create a positive first impression. These initial interactions set the

Hotel Greeting: Essential Guide to Welcome Guests SuccessfullyMartijn Barten2025-04-01T21:43:02+02:00

Advice We Would Give To Our Younger Hospitality Selves

Suzanne2025-02-21T10:42:00+01:00

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

Advice We Would Give To Our Younger Hospitality SelvesSuzanne2025-02-21T10:42:00+01:00

Hotel Activities: Essential Guide to Engaging Guest Experiences

Martijn Barten2025-03-13T14:41:24+01:00

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

Hotel Activities: Essential Guide to Engaging Guest ExperiencesMartijn Barten2025-03-13T14:41:24+01:00

Hostel Management: A Complete Guide to Successful Hostel Operations

Martijn Barten2025-03-13T14:35:18+01:00

Hostel management is the process of overseeing and influencing day-to-day operations within a hostel. Successful management of a hostel will focus on achieving business objectives and delivering a positive guest experience. Effective management is important for maximizing operational efficiency, customer satisfaction and financial outcomes. It will involve taking a strategic approach and tactically implementing established best practices. In this article,

Hostel Management: A Complete Guide to Successful Hostel OperationsMartijn Barten2025-03-13T14:35:18+01:00

How To Maintain Your Hotel Grounds For Curb Appeal

Revfine.com2025-01-30T15:40:20+01:00

For any hotel, regardless of size or reputation, the appearance of your grounds will certainly make for a first impression - good or bad. Your curb appeal as a business should be taken seriously, and like any property, it’s the first thing that your customers will see, and that may leave a positive or negative first impression. If it’s a

How To Maintain Your Hotel Grounds For Curb AppealRevfine.com2025-01-30T15:40:20+01:00

Key Card Types: A Complete Guide to Modern Access Systems

Martijn Barten2025-03-14T10:47:24+01:00

Key card systems incorporate various technologies to provide a more secure form of access control to both the hospitality and business sectors. The card's digital authentication provides extra security and ease of use. A card will not just replace locks, but improve a location's security and privacy. In this article, you'll discover how to best leverage key cards, strategic optimization

Key Card Types: A Complete Guide to Modern Access SystemsMartijn Barten2025-03-14T10:47:24+01:00

Overbooking Done Right: How to Fill Rooms Without Upsetting Guests

Revfine.com2024-12-30T13:28:06+01:00

Imagine you're at the front desk, midway through a busy day, when you suddenly realize you’re overbooked. Guests are still pouring in, but you know—awkward conversations and unhappy faces await you. But overbooking doesn’t have to be chaotic. When done strategically, it can increase occupancy and revenue. This article will show you how to master overbooking and turn a stressful

Overbooking Done Right: How to Fill Rooms Without Upsetting GuestsRevfine.com2024-12-30T13:28:06+01:00

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