Training AI Agents to Improve Personalisation and Boost Conversion
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How can AI agents be trained to anticipate hotel guest needs? How might this impact the personalisation of sales interactions and overall conversion rates? (Question proposed by Michael J. Goldrich) Our Marketing Expert Panel Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & Chief Advisor, Vivander Moriya Rockman - Chief of Marketing, Smiling House Luxury Global Max Starkov - Adjunct Professor Hospitality Technology, New
The PMS Training Problem (and How Good UX Can Help)
Labor efficiency remains a top priority for hotels. Training new employees can take weeks or even months, especially when staff encounter complex legacy systems for the first time. With turnover rates higher in the hotel industry than in any other economic sector (1), this cycle becomes a constant drain on managers’ time and productivity. Why Poor UX in PMS Systems Is Slowing Down Hospitality Teams To better understand how a modern property management system (PMS)
A Steady Hand: How Revenue Management Solutions Can Help Hoteliers Navigate Economic Uncertainty
It’s a foreboding statement that surely hoteliers are getting at least a little tired of seeing, particularly with the economic shock of COVID-19 firmly in our rear-view mirrors. While it’ll take time for the dust to settle, an aggressive and often-shifting trade policy from the world’s largest economy has undoubtedly injected a substantial amount of uncertainty into the plans of hotels across the globe. 5 Revenue Management Tech-Driven Tips for Taming Uncertainty Before you start
Hotel Fees: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Accommodation Charges
Hotel fees are the various charges guests face when staying at an accommodation business, like a hotel or resort. They can range from the basic room rate and fees for using hotel amenities, to parking fees and taxes. For hotels, it is important to understand and make strategic use of hotel fees to maximize revenue from guests. At the same time, fees need to be managed carefully to maintain high levels of guest satisfaction. In
Glacier Tourism in El Calafate: Why This Destination Keeps Growing
The global adventure tourism market continues to expand, and few destinations illustrate this growth as clearly as El Calafate, a small town in southern Argentine Patagonia that has become one of South America's most visited nature-based destinations. With the Perito Moreno Glacier as its star attraction, El Calafate offers a compelling case study in how a remote location can build a thriving tourism economy around a single natural phenomenon. For hospitality and tourism professionals, understanding what drives visitors to destinations like El Calafate — and how the local industry has evolved to meet demand — provides valuable insight into broader
Hospitality Management: The Essentials About Hospitality
Hospitality management has various objectives and functions that differ from one business to the next. However, its primary goal remains the same; to provide customers the best service and a flawless experience from start to finish. If you are interested in a career in hospitality management, you will learn all about this industry and how to get started in this article. Table of Contents: What is Hospitality Management? What is the Difference Between Hotel and
8 Beautiful Destinations in Antarctica for a Wildlife Holiday
Antarctica feels like another planet, yet it is closer to your travel dreams than you think. Vast ice fields, blue glaciers, and extraordinary wildlife make every moment feel rare and rewarding. Whether you are a photographer, birder, or first-time polar explorer, you will find unforgettable encounters on sea and shore. With careful planning and the right operator, you can cruise among icebergs, step onto remote beaches, and watch penguins, seals, and whales in their element.
Cliches About Revenue Management, Guests’ Quality, and Brand Reputation
What do hoteliers resist about revenue management? One common pushback is lowering prices below a certain psychological threshold. Yet, it's essential during low demand and pays off later. Some hoteliers believe: "I cannot sell below a certain figure because otherwise low-quality guests will arrive and lower the hotel's image; I
Airbnb China Hotel Guide Including Alternative Booking Platforms
Airbnb China was a pioneering attempt to bring the platform and overseas guests to a new Chinese market. A number of issues, including the pandemic and operational hurdles, caused Airbnb to suspend Chinese domestic operations in July 2022. Airbnb's disappearance left a hole in the economic landscape of the hospitality
What Does EBITDA Stand for?
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, or EBITDA for short, is a KPI becoming increasingly prevalent in hotel management. Sometimes referred to as operating cash flow, the metric can be used to determine the operational profitability of a business, taking into account only its key daily running costs. In this