How to Make Effective Upselling Part of Your Hotel’s Culture?
In hospitality, you’re always trying to do just a little bit better, both in terms of the experience you offer guests and the revenue you generate. Implementing new ideas and making them part of your property’s culture can seem challenging. But with the right training, it’s easier than you may think. In this piece, you’ll learn how to use a modern approach to staff development to encourage your team to tap into new incremental revenue
What are the Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Hotel Revenue Management?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What are the advantages and disadvantages to outsourcing revenue management? Is there a difference depending on hotel / property type? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Diego Fernández Pérez De Ponga - Director of Revenue Management, Palladium Hotel Group Dermot Hrlihy - Owner, Dynamic Hospitality Consulting Ricardo Sereno - Revenue Manager, Altis Hotels Dr. Betsy Stringam-Bender - Professor of Hotels & Resorts,
Tips to Optimize Your Hotel “Book Direct” Strategy With SEO and SEM
As core tactics in the digital marketing strategy toolbox, search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) are potent drivers of direct bookings. A carefully balanced mix of SEO and SEM will give your hotel “full-funnel” visibility, which means that guests will be exposed to your brand several times throughout the consideration journey. Increase Direct Bookings A successful “book direct” strategy requires a modern booking engine that’s easy to use. It encourages upsells, an
7 Email Marketing Tips for Hotels to Increase Return on Investment (ROI)
Communicating with past and potential customers via email has always been simpler, faster, and more cost-effective than most other means of online marketing for businesses across different industries. The beauty of utilizing email marketing is that it generates a significant ROI and builds a strong and consistent relationship between you and your guests. The expected ROI for every $1 a business spends on hotel email marketing is $42. Timely, Relevant, and Hyper-personalized Messages The key
Top Tools For Streamlining Customer Interactions In Restaurants
Smooth and efficient customer interaction is essential for running a successful restaurant. Guests expect personalized service, convenient options, and timely responses at every stage of their dining experience. Modern technology has changed how restaurants connect with customers, making interactions faster and more convenient. From digital engagement to automated responses, the right tools can enhance service quality and reduce operational strain. Meeting customer expectations goes beyond great food—it requires seamless communication and efficient processes. Businesses that invest in the right solutions can create a hassle-free experience that keeps guests coming back. 5 Tools to Optimize Customer Interactions in Restaurants Below, you’ll
Why Revenue Management Systems Will Never Replace Human Revenue Managers
When the desktop computer came along, it needed human input. It’s no different with an RMS (revenue management system.) Even an AI-enabled RMS can’t think independently (and that’s a good thing!) You’ve probably heard plenty about AI (artificial intelligence) chatbots that learn from biased human language and “deep fakes,” which are the 21st c. version of Photoshop. These are just a few real-life concerns in today’s emerging AI. Yet, as hoteliers and a society, we
Interview with CEO and Founder Uli Pillau of Apaleo
In this interview, we'll be talking with Uli Pillau. Pillau founded Apaleo, the world's first API-driven property management platform for the hotel industry, based upon an API-first architecture. This has created a full development hub for the industry as a whole. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? I'm a start-up entrepreneur with various passions in both my private and professional life. A lot of my time
9 Top Tips for Effective Pricing Strategies for Hotels & Resorts
An effective, data-driven room pricing strategy is the cornerstone of hotel distribution management, with the ultimate goal of finding the ideal price per room that ensures you can maximize revenue without losing guests to competing properties. 9 Effective Strategies for Rate Pricing While overall rate optimization is the main objective,
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
Hotel Night Auditor: How Technology is Changing the Role in Hotels
A hotel night auditor has one of the most important roles within a modern hotel, handling many of the critical end-of-day tasks, including both front desk and accounting duties. In this article, you can examine the role technology is playing in assisting night auditors, while also learning about some of