Breaking the Silos: Marrying Commercial and Finance Analytics for the Greater Good of Everyone
In today’s complex and competitive hospitality environment, complacency is not an option. Data-driven decision-making is essential for the success of your business. In most organizations commercial analytics are the domain of sales, marketing and particularly revenue management. Financial data is leveraged by Accounting and Finance teams focusing on costs, profitability and overall financial health. In this article you’ll learn why and how these types of data should be leveraged together by both Finance and Commercial teams create an integrated approach to using data to maximize top-line revenue growth and bottom-line profitability. Combining Commercial and Finance Analytics Explained Let’s start by
Interview with Founder Juanjo Rodriguez of The Hotels Network
In this interview, we speak with Juanjo Rodriguez, the co-founder of the Hotels Network and an expert in facilitating direct bookings for hotels. The Hotels Network offers several solutions designed to help hotels attract more direct business and become less reliant on third-party platforms, like online travel agencies (OTAs). Can you tell us a bit about yourself? I'm originally from Spain, from a small town called Zamora near
How Are Current Tech Trends Impacting the Hotel Experience In 2023?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How Are Current Tech Trends Impacting the Hotel Experience In 2023? Our Marketing Expert Panel Thom de Graaf - Digital Marketing Specialist at Orange Hotel Marketing Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Cory Falter - Partner and Visionary at Lure Agency Kaylie Holley - Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Professional Max Starkov - Adjunct Professor Hospitality Technology, New York
What skills should hotels look for when recruiting Revenue Managers?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What top skills and characteristics should hotels look for when recruiting in Revenue Management leadership? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Paulo Aragao - Revenue Management Professional Chaya Kowal - Director of Revenue Management, Potato Head Family
How Upselling Provides Low-Cost Revenue and Loyal Customers
All kinds of businesses use upselling to enhance their customer experience and maximize revenue on existing sales. From the McDonald’s server asking, “Do you want fries with that?”, to airlines offering seat upgrades. Upselling provides the opportunity to maximize the value of every customer. Not all upselling efforts are well-received
Hospitality Jobs: Overview of All Channels to Find Your Next Job
Employers advertise hospitality jobs in various places, ranging from their own website to industry job boards and social media. For this reason, when you are in the process of conducting a job search, you must check multiple different channels. Here, you will find an overview of the main options available.