Time and effort going into answering guest queries should not be underestimated. How to optimize the process to benefit your guests and your staff? This article explores how hotel tech solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can help you do that. Still, first, it outlines the reasons behind the high volume of guest questions, the value of achieving the gold
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What Forward-Looking Data Should Hotels Use to Understand Guest Behavior and Upcoming Trends? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Nikolas Hall - Principal Owner, N. Hall Consulting Chaya Kowal- Cluster Director Of Revenue Management, Potato Head Family Damiano Zennaro - Founder, DZ Consulting Heiko Rieder - Vice
Business Trip Business trip trends for hotels highlight evolving preferences and technologies shaping corporate travel accommodations. Emphasizing efficiency, connectivity, and tailored services, these trends are crucial for hotels to attract and retain business travelers, ensuring competitive advantage and revenue growth in a dynamically evolving hospitality industry. Key Takeaways Bleisure Travel: Merging business and leisure travel, enhancing traveler satisfaction and potentially
Being able to adapt quickly to market demands is a skill many hotel marketers should make an effort to master. And in this digital age, it never hurts to be more data-driven in your overall business strategy. One way to do this is by utilizing customer data in your marketing. By collecting, analyzing, and using customer data, your hotel can
As companies worldwide shift their standards to allow for more remote roles and hybrid working models, the concept of the ideal workplace has become much more subjective. With this increased flexible work environment, people are embracing the digital nomad lifestyle. This offers the ability to log in from anywhere in the world, whether in cafes, co-working spaces, and, most importantly:
Marketing to millennial travelers has become a top priority for many hotels and resorts. The generation travels at higher rates than any other, but considering their unique shopping behaviors and expectations is a must. Here are five tips for successfully marketing to millennial travelers. Marketing to Millennial Generation Millennials are maturing. The oldest of the generation are now in their
Hotel Market Segmentation Hotel market segmentation categorizes consumers based on varying needs and preferences, enabling tailored marketing and service strategies. This approach is crucial for maximizing revenue, enhancing guest satisfaction, and ensuring competitive advantage by accurately targeting and meeting the specific demands of diverse customer groups within the hotel and hospitality industry. Key Takeaways Geographical: Tailor services to location-based preferences,
The marketing department in a hotel has a crucial role in increasing revenue. Not only has to do with creating initiatives to attract new guests but also with communicating with previous guests and making them come back. The Task of Increasing Revenue Increasing revenue is hard in an industry with many brands competing for the same people. It is very
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
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?
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
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How do guest expectations of the pre-stay digital experience differ between low budget and high-end properties? How do their tech expectations differ during their stay? (Question by Nicole Sideris.)Â Our Marketing Expert Panel Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Adele Gutman -
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What top changes in guest behaviour trends have Revenue Managers observed in 2022? How have they evolved during the year? (Question proposed by Chaya Kowal)Â Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Tanya Hadwick - Group Revenue & Yield Leader, SunSwept Resorts Sandra Gannon - Commercial Consultant, Revenue
The most challenging period the global hospitality industry has faced to date is finally over in most regions. Lockdowns and travel restrictions are largely a thing of the past, and people are comfortable traveling again. But guest booking behavior has shifted. In this article, you’ll learn about 4 data-driven insights that help you to boost your hotel revenue. Times are
Hotel Guests Hotel guests stay temporarily at lodging establishments for leisure, business, or other purposes. They are vital to the hospitality industry's success, driving revenue through room bookings, dining, and ancillary services. Understanding guest preferences and providing exceptional experiences is essential for attracting repeat visits and maintaining positive reviews and reputation. Key Takeaways Business Travelers: Prioritize efficiency, seamless connectivity, and
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How will business traveller behaviours change this year? What advice can you share on marketing messages for hybrid stays / workcation / bleisure offers? (Question proposed by Susanne Williams) Our Marketing Expert Panel Daphne Beers - Owner, Your-Q Hospitality Academy Adele Gutman - Culture and Guest
While the Omicron variant slowed market recovery in 2021, STR's data reveals a strong positive trend for the hospitality industry for 2022 and beyond. In this article, you'll learn how to stay ahead of the competition by understanding the three data pillars of a forward-looking revenue strategy. Global Occupancy Increased It shows that the net propensity to travel has increased