5 Tips to Create The Perfect Promotional Hotel Video
Videos are increasingly important in the world of hotel marketing. The right hotel video can make a tremendous difference to your sales, raising your profile in the hotel industry. Whether you're unveiling a new facility, announcing a special offer, or letting people know about improvements you've made, video is the perfect medium. There are various types of videos that you might want to explore. Why is a Professional Hotel Video Important? Video is now the
Airport Jobs: Overview of Types of Airport Positions
Airports play a crucial role in the travel industry, and many different airport jobs are available, offering completely different career paths. Regardless of your skillset, education and experience level, there are options for almost everyone. In this article, you will find an overview of the many job roles up for grabs. Table of Contents: What is an Airport? Types of Airports Overview of All Types of Airport Jobs Airline Careers: An Overview of the Main
What is the Travelport Global Distribution System?
A global distribution system (GDS) is one of the key distribution channels for hotel owners, allowing travel agencies to access live information related to inventories and pricing, to sell hotel rooms to their customers. In this article, you will learn more about the Travelport GDS and how it can benefit those in the travel industry. What is a GDS System? A GDS system, or global distribution system, is the name given to a network that
Hotel App: Optimize Your Guest Communication, Experience & Revenue
The use of mobile apps for everyday activities has become more commonplace, leading to the rise of hotel apps. These hotel apps can then allow users to access a range of services, or to perform a range of different actions. In this article, you will learn more about hotel apps, their benefits of them, and how hotel owners can use them to improve communication, revenue, and the customer experience more generally. What is a Hotel
Interview with Pablo Torres, Hospitality Consultant
In this article, we interview Pablo Torres, a hospitality management expert specializing in revenue optimization and guest experience. With over 20 years in the industry, Pablo develops innovative strategies that drive ancillary revenue and operational efficiency. He is also a consultant, educator, and LinkedIn Top Voice, recently launching his new book Mastering Hospitality Ancillary Revenue. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? Born and raised in Spain, I studied for a degree in tourism at the University of Salamanca. This got me straight into working in hotels while I was still finalizing
Best Practices for Revenue-Generating Email Marketing
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What are the best practices for driving revenue-generating email marketing and for collecting valid email addresses from guests? (Question from Nicole Sideris) Our Marketing Expert PanelElvira Wilthagen - Owner, Heads in Beds Thom de Graaf - Online Marketing Specialist, The Orange StudioSusanne Williams - Director Consulting Services, Journey HospitalityCory Falter - Partner and Visionary at Lure AgencyThomas Dieben - Founder, BecuriousJacopo Focaroli -
Travel Industry Podcasts; 15 Excellent Podcasts for Industry Professionals
Travel industry podcasts are growing in popularity all the time and now represent one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to learn about the industry, access actionable insights, and become aware of emerging trends. In this article, you can explore some of the very best podcasts aimed at travel professionals. Table of Contents: What Is the Travel Industry? What Is a Travel Industry Podcast? 15 Excellent Travel Industry Podcasts For Industry Professionals 1. The
Restaurant Chatbots: What Are They, Their Use and Benefits
Restaurant chatbots are playing an increasingly valuable role in hospitality, helping businesses deliver customer service around the clock while saving both time and money. In this article, you can learn more about these chatbots, how they work, why they are used, and how they can be beneficial. Table of Contents:
What Marketing Strategies can Hotels use to Grow Direct Bookings?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What marketing strategies can accommodation providers use to increase direct bookings? What % of total bookings should direct bookings represent? What is the minimum that hoteliers should aim for? Our Marketing Expert Panel Daphne Beers -
Room Attendant Guide; Meaning, Job Description, Duties & Technology
The room attendant's role is vital to hotels because it can have a huge bearing on presentation and overall customer satisfaction levels. In this article, you can learn all there is to know about the job, including a definition, an outline of the key duties and responsibilities, and an overview