Hotel News2020-01-29T16:12:03+01:00

Hotel Door Stopper: Definition, Uses, Benefits and the Main Types

A hotel door stopper is used to control the movement of a swinging door. They are often mounted on the wall, floor or the hinges of the door and limit how far the door can open. Door stoppers are important because they protect walls and doors in hotels. The presence of a door stopper prevents the door handle, door knob or other parts of the door from impacting the wall or from hitting other objects.

Booking Insights: Level-up Your Data Game with Leadtime Analytics

Among the data and metrics available to you, Leadtime Analytics stands out as a powerful tool in Revenue Management and Marketing. When you understand at a detailed level the period between when a booking is made and the guests check in across all the different dimensions such as Segment, Channel, Country, Promotion, and more, you can develop more effective pricing strategies, improve forecasting accuracy and also the overall performance of the hotel. What is Leadtime

How to Write a Hotel Welcome Letter for Guests + 8 Free Templates

A hotel welcome letter is a message that guests receive upon arrival at the property. The letter may be placed in the room before the guest's arrival, sent to their room after arrival, or delivered via email or SMS. Creating a high-quality hotel welcome letter is important, because it sets the tone for the stay and allows your hotel to demonstrate a commitment to great service. The best welcome letters also provide useful information to

Are Guests Ready for Dynamic Pricing in Hotel Ancillary Services?

Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: Are hotels ready to effectively implement dynamic pricing for ancillary services? Are guests ready to accept fluctuating prices for ancillary services? (Question proposed by Pablo Torres) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Pablo Torres - Hotel Consultant Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Massimiliano Terzulli - Revenue Management Consultant, Franco Grasso Revenue Team Niko Krauseneck - Founder, RevenueRebel Mariska van Heemskerk - Owner, Revenue Management Works Heiko Rieder - Senior Vice President Commercial & Distribution, Step Partners Europe Dermot Herlihy - Group Revenue

Satisfaction Up, Volume Flat, What’s Driving the Divide?

The first quarter of 2025 offered a nuanced picture for the global hospitality industry. Analysis reveals continued growth in global guest satisfaction, measured by the Global Review Indexâ„¢ (GRI). Indeed, satisfaction levels briefly surpassed the 2019 benchmark of 86.4% in June of 2024. Despite a typical seasonal dip in January, strong performance, particularly in March, pushed the Q1 2025 GRI to 86.7%, the highest in four years. However, this positive achievement contrasts with near-stagnant growth

Group Bookings vs. Transient: How to Always Choose What’s Best for Your Property

Should you accept that group request or wait for more lucrative individual guests? This decision can significantly impact your hotel's profitability. In this article, you'll discover how to confidently assess each booking opportunity through a practical approach. Group or Transient? Why This Choice Is So Important Whether you run a boutique hotel, B&B, or small chain, every room matters. Say yes to the wrong group, and you could block high-value bookings. Say no, and you

Hospitality Staffing: How to Hire the Best Hospitality Employees!

Managing your hospitality staffing needs is a crucial part of effective management, but how do you actually go about hiring the best employees? In this article, you can gain some useful advice on how to optimize your recruitment process. Along the way, you will also find a breakdown of the

How an RMS Sets You Up for Success in Low Season

For seasonal properties, the low season isn’t just downtime—it’s the perfect opportunity to prepare for future success. Implementing a Revenue Management Solution (RMS) during this period allows you to maximize revenue and hit the ground running when guests start booking again. Here’s how. What Is an RMS and Why Does

Data Collection Tips for Delivering Personalised Guest Experiences

Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What are the top tips and best practices for hotels to collect data in order to deliver personalised guest experiences? How can hotels handle data privacy? (Question by Michael J. Goldrich)  Our Marketing Expert Panel Michael

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