The Benefits of Offering Multiple Payment Methods at Your Hotel
The world of hotel payments is everchanging. New payment methods are constantly being introduced into the market, from cash and bank transfers to credit cards and digital wallets. To satisfy guest expectations and encourage direct bookings, lodging operators must stay on top of emerging trends and offer the latest payment methods. The Importance of a Seamless Payment Experience In addition to popular global payment methods, lodging businesses must be mindful of local payment preferences and
Top Tips for Building a B2B Revenue Management Strategy for Hotels
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What advice can you offer to hotels implementing a B2B revenue management strategy? How does the strategy differ compared to a B2C audience and what are your top tips for success? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Krunal Shah - Director of Revenue Management, The Biltmore Mayfair, LXR Hotels & Resorts Tanya Hadwick - Group Revenue & Yield Leader, SunSwept Resorts Diego
How the Right Hotel Data Can Transform Your Property
Hospitality is awash with data. From pricing analysis to targeted marketing, from occupancy rates to guest engagement, every hotelier knows that metrics are important – but how do you sort the interesting from the invaluable? What to Do with the Hotel Data? The sheer amount of data can be daunting, because it typically requires several platforms to access and interpret it. But here’s the good news: it’s getting easier. Of course, it’s technology that’s transforming
Online Food Ordering System: Must-Have Features When Choosing One
An online food ordering system plays a key role in the restaurant industry, allowing customers to place orders and pay for them, while allowing your restaurant to receive orders, update inventory information, and access valuable customer data. In this article, you can learn about the most important features to look for when choosing your system. Table of Contents: Defining the Restaurant Industry An Online Food Ordering System Explained Why is an Online Food Ordering System
Maximizing Revenue for Extended Stay Accommodations: Challenges and Opportunities
Extended stay accommodations and serviced apartments represent a small but fast-growing portion of the European hospitality sector, with the market projected to grow (1) at CAGR of 12.3% from 2024 to 2030. The segment’s relatively rapid growth should come as no surprise as more travelers are booking trips that blend both work and play, major hotspots crack down on short-term rentals like AirBnb, and their relatively lean operating models fuel an influx of investment and development across Europe. Key Challenges for Effective Serviced Apartment Revenue Management When it comes to the marketing, operations, and revenue management of serviced apartment properties,
Dynamic Pricing: Benefits & Tips for Hoteliers to Increase Revenue
Dynamic pricing is a strategy where the price of products or services is adjusted based on market conditions. This typically means charging high prices during periods of high demand and low prices during low demand periods. For hotels, dynamic pricing plays a crucial role in revenue management, incentivizing bookings at crucial times. The ultimate aim of dynamic pricing is to sell for the highest amount customers are willing to pay. In this article, you will
Hostel Management App: Transform Your Property’s Daily Operations
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 important information and enhance hostel security. In this article, you will learn how hostel management
Google Hotel Ads Guide – How Hotels Increase Bookings With Google
Intelligent use of the Google Hotel Ads platform can significantly enhance any hotel marketing strategy, providing much-needed visibility within Google search engine results pages and other services, such as Google Maps. In this article, you will learn more about Google Hotel Ads, how it works, why it is so beneficial,
Hotel STAR Report: Clear Introduction for Hoteliers
Hotel STAR Report The Hotel STAR Report is a critical performance benchmarking tool in the hospitality industry, providing detailed revenue and occupancy data compared to competitors. It is important because it helps hoteliers make informed pricing, marketing, and operational decisions by understanding their market position and identifying trends. Ultimately, it
5 Essential Tips to Choose the right Property Management System
For those in the hospitality industry trying to run a successful hotel, a robust revenue management strategy is of the utmost importance, and a property management system (PMS) can assist greatly. In this article, you will find the uses of a property management system and read five tips to help