Interview with CEO and Co-founder Ari Andricopoulos of RoomPriceGenie
We're interviewing Ari Andricopoulos, the CEO and Co-founder of RoomPriceGenie. Ari developed automation that helps hoteliers determine the best pricing policy for any given moment. It's not just a flat number, either. But as an easy-to-understand analysis that both provides advice and explains the reasoning behind the decisions. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? Before RoomPriceGenie, I spent fifteen years creating trading algorithms as a partner
11 Hotel Marketing Podcasts Every Hotel Professional Should Listen To
Hotel marketing podcasts offer an excellent way for hotel professionals to access advice, learn new techniques and strategies, and hear first-hand insights and experiences from marketing experts. In this article, you can explore the rise of hotel marketing podcasts and read a list of 11 of the best podcasts available. Table of Contents: The Hotel Industry Explained What Are Hotel Marketing Podcasts? Why Is It Beneficial to Listen to Hotel Marketing Podcasts? Top 11 Hotel
4 Steps for Improving Meetings & Events Revenue Performance
Revenue leaders across the globe devote a considerable amount of their efforts to driving room revenue performance. It’s an understandable decision, given that rooms are the obvious staple of any hotel operation and there are only so many hours in a day. 4 Steps for Improving Meetings & Events Revenue Performance With meetings and events (M&E) being responsible for nearly 20 to 30 percent of revenue for the average hospitality organization, those who neglect to
Hotel Operations Guide: Learn How to Run Your Hotel Successfully
When guests assess a hotel's quality, they will largely be judging the effectiveness of hotel operations. However, these operations are made up of several interlinked departments, which must deliver on their own offering while collaborating with other departments to provide a seamless guest experience. In this hotel operations guide, you can learn more about hotel operations and how to run a successful hotel. Table of Contents: What is the Hotel Industry? What Are Hotel Operations?
The Myth of “Full = Profitable” in Hotels
On paper, everything looks fantastic. Occupancy is high, revenue is growing, and hotel teams are running at full speed. And yet… profitability still feels weirdly fragile. Many hotels’ results look great on paper, the kind you’d happily show in a meeting, but volume doesn’t always buy peace of mind. In this article, you'll learn why traditional hotel metrics fall short and how a profit-first mindset helps you protect margins, simplify decisions, and sleep a little better at night. When “Good Performance” Doesn’t Feel Good Feeling like you’re walking a financial tightrope? This tension is familiar to many hotel commercial teams.
Top Tips to Keep Hotel Revenue Management Teams Trained and Updated
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What are the most impactful ways to ensure a hotel's Revenue Management team stays up to date with industry trends and best practices? (Question proposed by Diego Fernández Pérez De Ponga) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Pablo Torres - Hotel Consultant Kathryn Baker - COO, TCRM (Total Customized Revenue Management) Niko Krauseneck - Founder, RevenueRebel Massimiliano Terzulli - Revenue Management Consultant,
The Insights & Misconceptions of Social Selling in Hospitality
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What is the impact of social selling in hospitality? What are the best practices for success? Are there any misconceptions about it and if so, why? (Question proposed by Cory Falter) Our Marketing Expert Panel Cory Falter - Partner, Lure Agency Moriya Rockman - Chief of Marketing, Smiling House Luxury Global Max Starkov - Adjunct Professor Hospitality Technology, New York University
The Vital Role of Revenue Management and Brand Reputation
It’s an antiquated idea that revenue management works independently from sales and marketing. Each department impacts the other and influences the hotel’s overall profitability. Every business goal contributes to the bottom line. When the revenue-generating departments work together on shared goals, they can contribute to a fatter bottom line. In
The Hospitality Industry’s Digital Evolution – PMS and RMS: The Dynamic Duo Driving Hotel Success in a Digital World
The hospitality sector is evolving rapidly. The digital age has brought new challenges and opportunities for hoteliers, making it essential to adopt advanced systems to optimize operations and enhance guest experiences. Two critical components of a hotel’s technology ecosystem are the Property Management System (PMS) and the Revenue Management System
Hotel Check-in Timing and Process Explained
Hotel check-in timing refers to when guests can check into a room or check out after their stay. It's often best to consider it as a window where staff and guests can align their needs. The timing is important to guests because it can limit or control their schedule. At