Overcoming New Tech Pains: RMS Change-Management Tips
Whether ditching a subpar revenue management system (RMS) provider for something better or implementing automated revenue tech for the first time—change is hard. But not changing could be disastrous for hotel businesses hoping to remain competitive and run efficiently and profitably in the new industry landscape of 2021 and beyond. Keep reading for tips on navigating the tech change for your hotel and overcoming the pain and obstacles of implementing a new RMS. Navigating Change
Hotel Photography: Essential Tips for Making a Visual Impact
Powerful hotel photography invites you to sink into that huge bed, sip from a cocktail or dive into the glistening water of the pool. Although such high-quality images require an investment, they will most definitely positively affect your brand perception, market share, and ultimately your rates and revenue. Selecting the Photographer The choice of photographer is a significant first step. The right photographer for the job does not just shoot great images, but has in-depth
Point-of-Sale Systems in Hospitality: Maximizing the Benefits
Point-of-sale systems serve a crucial role in the hospitality industry, assisting with everything from the processing of customer payments to the accurate collection and management of data. Nevertheless, businesses need to take certain steps to maximize the benefits, and in this post, you can learn more about these steps. Table of Contents: What is a Point-of-Sale System? What Are the Main Benefits of Point-of-Sale Systems? 5 Additional Benefits of Point-of-Sale Systems? Expand Your Business Upsell
Revenue Manager Job Description: What to Look For?
Before embarking on a career in revenue management, reading a comprehensive revenue manager job description can be useful. After all, it is a position with many different responsibilities connected to it, and it is also important to get a sense of the required skills, qualities, and qualifications. In this article, you will find a description of what revenue management entails and why it is so important for hotels. Table of Contents: What is Revenue Management?
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 learn about dynamic pricing and its advantages, while accessing some useful tips. Table of Contents: What Is Hotel Revenue Management? What Is Dynamic Pricing? 3
5 Ways Personalization Marketing Can Benefit the Hospitality Industry
For hotel owners and others operating in the hospitality industry, finding ways to stand out from rivals and appeal to potential customers is essential. One of the best ways to do this is to deliver more tailored, individual marketing messages. In this article, you will learn more about how to achieve this through personalization marketing and learn about how this concept can improve marketing efforts and revenue generation. Understanding Personalization Marketing Personalization marketing, sometimes known
5 Benefits of Virtual Reality Marketing for The Travel Industry
Virtual reality is experienced through sights and sounds in an artificial environment provided by a computer. The travel and tourism industry has started adopting this tool to enhance customer experience and maximize engagements. If you want to use this innovative tool to promote your travel business, take a look at this overview of virtual reality marketing (Also known as VR marketing), its importance for the tourism sector, and 5 advantages of using virtual reality to
How the Internet of Things (IoT) can Benefit the Hospitality Industry
One of the most important emerging trends for those in the hospitality industry is the Internet of Things, or IoT for short. It is, therefore, important for hotel owners, managers, and other business leaders to make the most of it, yet many people still struggle to understand what it
Guest Expectations for Pre-Stay Digital Experiences by Hotel Category
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How do guest expectations of the pre-stay digital experience differ between low budget and high-end properties? How do their tech expectations differ during their stay? (Question by Nicole Sideris.)Â Our Marketing Expert Panel Tamie Matthews
How to Use Food and Beverage F&B Data to Increase Hotel Revenue
Food and beverage (F&B) data is considered a gold mine in the hospitality industry. From the moment your guests make an online reservation, to the time they leave your restaurant, your POS system or an advanced reservation platform generates valuable guest data. In this article, you'll learn how to use