5 Common Challenges for Cluster Revenue Managers and How to Master Them
The idea of clustering revenue management positions has become more customary recently. When it’s done well, it lets you reduce costs, boost efficiency, and increase revenue. But clustering isn’t always easy. Time constraints and the ability to access reliable, real-time data can make it difficult. 5 Common Challenges for Cluster Revenue Managers If you create a cluster of three hotels, one revenue manager probably won’t be able to give the same level of attention to
AAA Travel Agency Overview, Services & Benefits for Hoteliers
The American Automobile Association travel agency, or the AAA travel agency for short, is a travel agency that offers exclusive discounts on travel products to members, along with a full range of travel agency services. Hoteliers can look to become an official hotel partner, gaining prestige and earning exposure to millions of AAA members. Here, we explore the services offered by AAA and the potential benefits to hotels. Table of Contents: What is the Hotel
Best Practices & Examples for Hotel Website Design
From showcasing the available room types to sumptuous dining options, a well-designed and structured website serves as a virtual doorway to the experiences awaiting your guests. This article delves into best practices for crafting a successful hotel website - a channel that tells your brand story, informs potential guests about what to expect, and converts lookers into bookers. The Website Header & Navigation Let’s first look at the website header, the top part of the
Interview with CEO & Co-founder Erik Tengen of Oaky
In this interview, we talk to Erik Tengen from Oaky. Erik co-founded Oaky in 2013, alongside Lars Jonker and Tako Paddenburg. He has since helped to grow the company into a market leader in hotel upselling solutions. Oaky helps drive incremental hotel revenue and enhance the guest experience through targeted upselling messaging. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? I am a father of two boys. I
How Long Can a Guest Stay at a Hotel? Stay Lengths Explained
How long a guest can stay at a hotel is something that many people, both guests and hoteliers, ask. The answer needs to account for the types of service, amenities, comfort, and so much more. The subject is important since it touches on almost every aspect of the experience. Whether or not the hotelier and guest will consider their transaction successful is entirely dependent on first answering that underlying question. In this article, you'll learn exactly how to answer that question and ensure everyone involved benefits. It's planning and implementation. Table of Contents: How Long Can a Guest Stay at
Smart Hotel Technology; 7 Technologies to Smart Up Your Hotel
None of us want to leave the comfort of our homes and downgrade our lives. We live in a world of smart technology, and we fully expect to holiday in a smart hotel technology world too. We can expect our hotels to lift our experiences from our everyday lives. The hotels should and could be shining examples of everything right with a smart hotel room. Here, we'll look at seven of the most innovative and
Meetings and Events Online Booking and Marketing Optimization Tips
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How can hotels optimize the online booking process for Meetings and Events? And how can they best market it? Our Marketing Expert Panel Peter Ricci - Clinical Associate Professor and Director, Florida Atlantic University Cory Falter - Partner and Visionary at Lure Agency Thom de Graaf - Online Marketing Specialist, The Orange Studio Luminita Mardale - Director Of Marketing And Business
5 Ways Personalization Marketing Can Benefit the Hospitality Industry
For hotel owners and others operating in the hospitality industry, finding ways to stand out from rivals and appeal to potential customers is essential. One of the best ways to do this is to deliver more tailored, individual marketing messages. In this article, you will learn more about how to
5 Benefits of Virtual Reality Marketing for The Travel Industry
Virtual reality is experienced through sights and sounds in an artificial environment provided by a computer. The travel and tourism industry has started adopting this tool to enhance customer experience and maximize engagements. If you want to use this innovative tool to promote your travel business, take a look at
Revenue Management vs Yield Management
Within the hotel industry, revenue and yield management are two of the most useful tools available to managers, allowing them to maximize the money they make from guests. Although the two concepts are closely linked and share a lot of similarities, there are some important differences too. In this blog