The Brussels-based boutique hotel Made in Louise had a major leg up on many competitors during the pandemic thanks to its advanced tech stack. This helped them get through the corona crisis and make the most of the beginning recovery phase. Martin Duchateau, General Manager and owner of the 48-key Made in Louise hotel, shares how he navigated the pandemic
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What has been your biggest learning in guest communication over the past 12 months? Our Marketing Expert Panel Colleen Buckley - Hospitality Marketing Executive Reshan Jayamanne - Digital Marketing & Sales Strategist, Bnb Optimized Nicolas Lajambe - Head of Ecommerce, Freehand Hotels & Generator Hostels Teri
There’s no doubt about it: automated upselling and cross-selling are excellent ways to increase a hotel’s ancillary revenue and guest satisfaction. However, operationally it can be a bit challenging. Going through incoming requests, delegating tasks, and communicating with staff can be time-consuming and inefficient without the right approach. Streamlining Your Hotel Operations With everything else going on at the hotel,
Hospitality professionals must revisit their business models to create resilient long-term strategies to keep afloat in these challenging times. Artificial intelligence (AI) is essential to reduce costs and continue delivering premium guest service. In this article, you will learn how hotels use AI Chatbots to adapt to COVID-related market conditions. Hotels Face Challenges Due to COVID The impact of COVID-19
COVID-19 brought the global hospitality industry to a grinding halt. Now, many destinations are slowly opening up again and the industry is beginning to recover. To help you get the most out of your property during this rebound phase, this article summarises expert COVID recovery tips for your marketing, revenue management, F&B and front office departments. At the bottom of
Strong leadership has always been the base for building team engagement, but it plays an even bigger role during a crisis. Straightforward? Yes, but especially when navigating through uncertain times, it can be challenging to keep your team engaged and dedicated to a common goal. In this article, three experts share their top tips on team engagement with you. How
Nowadays, hoteliers can not only rely on their hotels’ amenities, looks, or standardized services; they need to offer more. Happy customers are the key to success in the hotel business. Customer satisfaction is increasingly important, and knowing your guests’ needs has become a must for hoteliers. So hoteliers should make efforts to distinguish themselves from the competition. 3 Tips to
How To Run A Hotel Business Successfully Successful hotel business management involves strategic management, excellent customer service, and effective marketing. These are essential because they ensure profitability, customer satisfaction, and competitive advantage in the hospitality industry. Success in this field requires a comprehensive understanding of hotel operations, guest expectations, and industry trends. Key Takeaways Implement Revenue Management Strategies: Optimize pricing