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
Online Restaurant Ordering System: Must-Have Functionalities
An online restaurant ordering system can broaden your horizons and allow you to reach a wider customer base, but you need to make sure you select the right system. In this article, you can explore the most important features and functions to look for when choosing your ordering system, so you can maximize your restaurant's potential. Table of Contents: Defining Restaurants and the Restaurant Industry What is an Online Restaurant Ordering System? Why is Your
A Hotel’s Guide to Choosing the Right Social Media Channels
Navigating the vast world of social media can feel like wandering a bustling marketplace without a map, where each stall is a unique platform vying for attention. However, choosing the right platforms can totally transform your hotel's digital narrative. Whether you're a cozy boutique inn or an expansive hotel chain, a strategic approach to your online space is crucial. Remember, the digital landscape isn’t fixed—it's as dynamic as our ever-changing preferences. The Importance of a
From Zero to Hero: 4 Ways a Hotel CRM Can Level up Your Marketing Efforts
As a hotel marketer, you know that managing multiple communication channels to reach out to potential guests can be an overwhelming task. With the ever-evolving digital landscape, it's becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with the latest trends and ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels. To make matters worse, gathering insights from guest data is often time-consuming, and manual processes are prone to errors. What Is Customer Relationship Management Software for the Hospitality Industry?
Categories of Hotels: A Complete Guide to Hotel Classifications & Types
Categories of hotels are used to classify the various different types of accommodation available to guests. Hotels can be categorized according to their size, service standards, layout, ownership structure and more. Breaking down the many different hotels into major categories helps to set guest expectations and define service standards. Guests know the level of service they will get and hoteliers understand what they need to offer. In this article, you can learn more about the various types of hotels on the market, how they are defined, what hotels in each category have in common, and what they collectively have to
Ancillary Revenue Guide: Optimize Revenue for Your Hotel
Ancillary revenue describes earnings that originate from the sale of products or services besides your primary offering. In the case of hotels, this means products and services beyond the sale of hotel rooms. For hotels, ancillary revenue is important because it provides additional income. When ancillary services are of a high standard, a hotel can extract more revenue from each individual hotel guest. In this article, you can learn all about ancillary revenue and learn
Hospitality TV: Key Benefits and How They Differ From Domestic TVs
Hospitality TV is the name given to the televisions found in hotels and similar businesses. These commercial televisions provide hoteliers with options like welcome messages, customization and enhanced data security. Acquiring a hospitality TV is important because the needs of customers in a hotel are different from the needs of individuals in their own homes. A hospitality TV allows you to provide relevant and appropriate guest services. In this article, you will learn all about
8 Social Media Marketing Tips to Promote Your Hotel
The rise of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram has meant that social media marketing is now more critical than ever before and provides many excellent opportunities for those in the hospitality industry. In this article, we take a closer look at social media marketing and its
14 Country Marketing Strategies to Attract More Tourists
One of the most important tasks of a tourist board organization or DMO is to research and analyze the main objectives of your country's marketing plan to drive tourist traffic to your target region. There are several ways you can promote your country. This article gives insights into the best
7 Ways to Transform a Hotel Room Into a Smart Room
The smart hotel room concept is one of the most important technology trends emerging within the hospitality industry today. Indeed, the idea of a smart hotel is attractive to customers for a variety of reasons, including greater convenience and personalization. However, while many owners are willing to embrace the idea,