Restaurant Management: Everything You Need to Know
Restaurant management involves overseeing day-to-day operations within a restaurant. Still, it also has a significant strategic component because managers are ultimately tasked with guiding a business to long-term success. Here, we provide all the information you need on restaurant management, its definition, why it is so important, and the qualities and qualifications required to work in such a role. Table of Contents: What is the Restaurant Industry? What is Restaurant Management Why is Restaurant Management
Resort Revenue Revolution: When Technology Meets Paradise
Resort operators should take a moment to reconsider the potential for significant revenue growth. It is worth noting that leading revenue management system (RMS) providers are now directing their attention toward meeting the unique requirements of resorts. Resorts can unlock various possibilities by embracing automated dynamic pricing, flexible inventory optimization, and other innovative tools. Bye Bye Spreadsheets Gone are the days when revenue managers had to devote excessive time to cumbersome spreadsheets. With the advent
Green is Gold: How Regenerative Tourism is Transforming Marketing Strategy for Hotel Teams
The shift towards regenerative tourism represents a significant opportunity for hotels to differentiate themselves in a crowded market while contributing positively to the greater good. By effectively marketing these initiatives, hotels can attract conscious travelers, enhance their brand reputation, and play an important role in shaping the future of tourism. Rising Demand for Travel That Gives Back: Regenerative Tourism In recent years, the hospitality industry has witnessed a significant shift in consumer preferences and market
What skills should hotels look for when recruiting Revenue Managers?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What top skills and characteristics should hotels look for when recruiting in Revenue Management leadership? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Paulo Aragao - Revenue Management Professional Chaya Kowal - Director of Revenue Management, Potato Head Family Patrick Wimble - Managing Director, Lightbulb Consulting Theresa Prins - Founder, Revenue Resolutions Heiko Rieder - Vice President Revenue Management and Reservations, Penta Hotels Pablo
Unlocking Insights and Revenue Potential with Room-Type Analytics
In a hotel, understanding the dynamics of room types and leveraging this understanding can significantly impact revenue, profit, and guest satisfaction. Room-type analytics is a vital component of any hospitality Business Intelligence platform and offers hotels a deeper insight into their inventory’s performance. Data-driven decisions based on Room-Type Analytics enhance profitability and guest experience. This article dives into Room-Type Analytics, its benefits, implementation strategies, and how hotels can leverage this tool for success. What is
Is Room Standardisation Helping or Harming Hotel Profitability?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: Is standardising room categories boosting bookings but diluting hotel individuality, or limiting a property’s ability to stand out and stay profitable? (Question by Nikolas Hall) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Massimiliano Terzulli - Revenue Management Consultant, Franco Grasso Revenue Team Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Pablo Torres - Hotel Consultant Mariska van Heemskerk - Owner, Revenue
Room Attendant Guide; Meaning, Job Description, Duties & Technology
The room attendant's role is vital to hotels because it can have a huge bearing on presentation and overall customer satisfaction levels. In this article, you can learn all there is to know about the job, including a definition, an outline of the key duties and responsibilities, and an overview of associated technology. Table of Contents: What is a Room Attendant in a Hotel? The Importance of Hotel Housekeeping 5 Main Duties of a Housekeeping
How Can a Chatbot Increase Your Direct Bookings?
Hotels often prioritize direct bookings because they result in wider profit margins and greater overall control. Therefore, many hotel owners are keen to explore new ways to encourage guests to book directly, and chatbots are emerging as one of the best options. In this article, you will find out how
Increase Your Direct Bookings With Google Hotel Ads
Millions of travelers around the world use Google on a daily basis to search for places to stay during their holidays. Whether it’s for inspiration or information, every brand wants to show up for interested travelers. Google Hotel Ads displays the availability and prices of a property, whether it’s a
Integrating Sustainability Practices into Hotel Marketing Strategies
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How can sustainability practices be integrated into hotel marketing strategies to appeal to the growing eco-conscious consumer base? What are the common challenges? (Question by Michael J. Goldrich)Â Our Marketing Expert Panel Michael J. Goldrich -
In-stay Upselling: Why You Should Use It and How to Maximize Deals
In addition to pre-stay upselling, in-stay upselling allows hoteliers to unlock another dimension that leads to enhanced revenue and guest satisfaction. In-stay upselling reminds guests of services they might have missed when booking their room and allows them to book these deals throughout their stay. What Are the Benefits of
Protecting Your Hotel’s Cash Flow & Improving Asset Valuation
Hotel revenue management plays a central role in protecting, forecasting, and strengthening a hotel's cash flow and overall financial position by enhancing the cash position of the asset. Additional revenue generated by a revenue management system directly flows into the amount of cash available. This higher rate of cash flow—combined
4 Important Trends for Revenue Managers in 2025
Hospitality is always changing. However, the current pace of change feels faster than ever, which throws up both challenges and opportunities for those within the industry. For revenue managers, the real question isn’t just about managing change – it’s about how to harness that change to drive profitability and long-term