Hygiene is the New Marketing Message for Hotels
With COVID-19 at the very forefront of most people's consciousness, it is vital for hotels and resorts to include hygiene information within their marketing content. After all, potential guests are now much more likely to make travel decisions with hygiene measures and other coronavirus safety concerns in mind. Read on to find out more about how hygiene is displacing other issues as the main marketing message for hotels to focus on. What is the Essence
Embracing Hybrid Hospitality: A Blueprint for Boosting Hotel Revenue
In the ever-evolving landscape of the hospitality industry, it can feel hard to stay ahead of the curve – or even in the middle of it. However, changing habits, attitudes, and trends send a clear message: the status quo is no longer sufficient to meet the complex needs of modern guests. The solution? Embrace a flexible tech stack and adopt innovative revenue models. Enter hybrid hospitality – a game-changing concept that's redefining spaces, mindsets, and
Hyatt Hotel Brands: Learn About All the Hyatt Brands
Hyatt hotel brands describe the various hotels, resorts, and other properties owned, operated, or licensed by Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Each of the brands brings some form of unique experience, service, and more to its guests. The importance of the Hyatt hotel brand is largely in how it demonstrates different business strategies. Each of the brands works within Hyatt's infrastructure and with their name recognition but through different forms of marketing. In this article, you'll learn
What is the Role of Human Judgement in Revenue Management Decisions?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: With so much technology available, how does human judgement factor into making revenue management decisions? Should the RMS ever be overruled by human judgement? (Question by Fabian Bartnick) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Fabian Bartnick - Founder, Infinito Dr. Betsy Stringam-Bender - Professor of Hotels & Resorts, New Mexico State University Pablo Torres - Hotel Consultant, TSA Solutions Tanya Hadwick -
Onboarding for Different Revenue Management Team Levels
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: How Does the Onboarding Process of Revenue Management Teams Differ According to Level? Which Topics Should Be Emphasized for Each Level? (Question by Daniel Feitosa) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Heiko Rieder - Vice President Business Development, Hirmer Hospitality and Travel Charme Hotels Alenka McMahon - Managing Director, HOTEL REVENUE SERVICES LIMITED Patrick Wimble - Founder & Managing Director, Lightbulb Consulting
The On-Site or Remote Work Debate in Hotel Revenue Management
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: As there has been a significant increase in hybrid and remote working over the last few years, should the role of revenue manager be on-site or remote? And why? (Question by Oleksii Kapichin) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Tamie Matthews - Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Connor Vanderholm - CEO, Topline Diego Fernández Pérez De Ponga - Director of Revenue Management,
Rethinking Off-Season: Revenue Strategies Hoteliers Need to Follow
Unless you’re operating a ski resort or fortunate enough to have a property located in a year-round warm-weather travel destination, the autumn and winter months can be particularly slow for hoteliers. These low-season booking conditions can lead to some hoteliers adopting an ‘a busy hotel is a successful hotel’ strategy, accepting lower-rated business and relying on the in-house spend on food & beverage, spa, and ancillary services to boost revenue. While it might seem like
Hotel Energy Solution: Save Money and The Planet
The right hotel energy solution is a major concern for any hotel business. Rising energy costs can dramatically affect your bottom line. In addition, today's eco-minded travelers are increasingly concerned with the impact of their stay on the environment. In this article, you'll learn how your hotel business can reduce
Hotel Email Marketing: Types, Strategies and Top Tips
Hotel email marketing is a form of online marketing that allows hotels to regularly engage with past, potential, and future guests. Marketing emails typically share news and information about hotel services, special offers, and local attractions. In this article, you will learn about the different types of marketing emails, understand
Hotel Dynamic Pricing Guide; An Essential Overview of All Price Tags
Revenue management underpins six different main types of hotel room pricing. Called dynamic pricing or “price tags,” this article illustrates these various pricing approaches. As you adopt revenue management for your hotel, you’ll want to understand these concepts to interpret the phases of your property’s pricing path to maximize revenues
Hotel Door Stopper: Definition, Uses, Benefits and the Main Types
A hotel door stopper is used to control the movement of a swinging door. They are often mounted on the wall, floor or the hinges of the door and limit how far the door can open. Door stoppers are important because they protect walls and doors in hotels. The presence
Hotel Door Locks: The Main Lock System Types and Their Benefits
Hotel door locks are one of the most important considerations when providing security for a hotel and keeping guests safe. There are many different locking systems to choose from and your decision needs to factor in the benefits and drawbacks. On top of this, you also need to have an
Hotel Distribution Channel Manager: What Are the Advantages?
For those in the hospitality industry, a key part of any revenue management strategy revolves around distribution channel management. After all, while direct bookings are usually preferable, maximizing bookings and revenue requires assistance from third-party distribution agents. In this article, you will find extensive information regarding distribution channel management in