Hotel Operations

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

How Hotels Can Take the Stress Out of Travel for Guests

Revfine.com2025-06-24T13:13:25+02:00

Now, it's true that traveling is exciting in theory; there are new places, new experiences, and a break from the daily grind. But it's not always smooth sailing. Everyone has had to experience delayed flights, hauling luggage across town, and navigating confusing public transport at least once during a trip, and this can leave any traveler questioning their life choices.

How Hotels Can Take the Stress Out of Travel for GuestsRevfine.com2025-06-24T13:13:25+02:00

Hospitality Staffing: How to Hire the Best Hospitality Employees!

Martijn Barten2024-12-02T11:09:50+01:00

Managing your hospitality staffing needs is a crucial part of effective management, but how do you actually go about hiring the best employees? In this article, you can gain some useful advice on how to optimize your recruitment process. Along the way, you will also find a breakdown of the main skills and qualities to look for in new recruits.

Hospitality Staffing: How to Hire the Best Hospitality Employees!Martijn Barten2024-12-02T11:09:50+01:00

Hotel Room Maintenance Checklist: Ensuring Comfort and Quality (Free Template)

Martijn Barten2024-12-02T11:15:49+01:00

A hotel room maintenance checklist is a comprehensive list, designed to help hotel staff to carry out checks and maintenance work within guest rooms. The checklist covers inspections and preventative maintenance tasks. These checklists are important because they help to ensure compliance and prevent important tasks from being overlooked. By following procedures, hotels can help to ensure guest comfort and

Hotel Room Maintenance Checklist: Ensuring Comfort and Quality (Free Template)Martijn Barten2024-12-02T11:15:49+01:00

Tipping Hotel Housekeeping; What is the Standard?

Martijn Barten2025-01-18T18:06:15+01:00

Tipping hotel housekeeping staff involves leaving a small amount of money for the individual employees who clean your hotel room. It is a great way to show appreciation and can help staff who often have a low base wage. Understanding the standard for tipping housekeeping staff is important because it is an area of anxiety for guests. Many guests want

Tipping Hotel Housekeeping; What is the Standard?Martijn Barten2025-01-18T18:06:15+01:00

Why Microservice Hotel PMS Architecture is the Future

Revfine.com2024-11-19T10:40:10+01:00

Client-server architecture has long powered hospitality IT but limits scalability and agility. Microservice-based PMS offers a solution enabling rapid innovation and flexibility, essential for today’s evolving hotel tech needs. In this article, you will explore the microservice hotel PMS architecture world and why it is the future of hotel tech architecture. From Traditional PMS Architecture to Leading-Edge Microservice Architecture Over

Why Microservice Hotel PMS Architecture is the FutureRevfine.com2024-11-19T10:40:10+01:00

The Hospitality Industry’s Digital Evolution – PMS and RMS: The Dynamic Duo Driving Hotel Success in a Digital World

Revfine.com2024-11-19T10:41:21+01:00

The hospitality sector is evolving rapidly. The digital age has brought new challenges and opportunities for hoteliers, making it essential to adopt advanced systems to optimize operations and enhance guest experiences. Two critical components of a hotel’s technology ecosystem are the Property Management System (PMS) and the Revenue Management System (RMS). Together, they help hotels stay competitive and adapt to

The Hospitality Industry’s Digital Evolution – PMS and RMS: The Dynamic Duo Driving Hotel Success in a Digital WorldRevfine.com2024-11-19T10:41:21+01:00

Late Check-In Hotel Guide: Key Strategies for Hoteliers

Martijn Barten2024-11-05T13:56:25+01:00

A late check-in hotel offers short-term accommodation, with the option for guests to arrive later than the standard check-in time. These hotels need to develop robust policies and strategies around the check-in process. Late check-ins are important because guests want flexibility. The option to check in at a time that suits them can make a positive first impression, while late

Late Check-In Hotel Guide: Key Strategies for HoteliersMartijn Barten2024-11-05T13:56:25+01:00

Choosing the Right Hotel Property Management System Through the RFP Process

Revfine.com2024-10-21T13:01:51+02:00

When selecting a Property Management System (PMS) for your hotel, the Request for Proposal (RFP) process is crucial for making an informed decision. Through a well-structured RFP, you can ensure a comprehensive evaluation of potential vendors, leading to a successful PMS implementation that aligns with your hotel's needs. This article explores what an RFP is, its importance, and structure. What

Choosing the Right Hotel Property Management System Through the RFP ProcessRevfine.com2024-10-21T13:01:51+02:00

Beyond Revenue: How Smart Upsell Solutions Improve Hotel Efficiency

Revfine.com2025-09-17T20:55:26+02:00

Upsell solutions offer more than just extra revenue; they streamline hotel operations by using real-time data to optimize staffing, forecasting, and resource allocation. In this article, you’’ll explore how these technologies can sharpen key processes while delivering personalized experiences, driving improvements in both hotel efficiency and guest satisfaction. Enhancing Guest Engagement and Revenue with Smart Hotel Upsells One of the

Beyond Revenue: How Smart Upsell Solutions Improve Hotel EfficiencyRevfine.com2025-09-17T20:55:26+02:00

Hostel Management App: Transform Your Property’s Daily Operations

Martijn Barten2024-11-11T14:54:24+01:00

A hostel management app is a digital software solution, which can be used to manage various aspects of a hostel business. This can include managing bookings, daily tasks and interactions with customers. Hostel management apps can enhance the guest experience in a number of key ways and can make it easier to manage day-to-day operations. The app can also centralize

Hostel Management App: Transform Your Property’s Daily OperationsMartijn Barten2024-11-11T14:54:24+01:00

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