How the Internet of Things (IoT) can Benefit the Hospitality Industry
One of the most important emerging trends for those in the hospitality industry is the Internet of Things, or IoT for short. It is, therefore, important for hotel owners, managers, and other business leaders to make the most of it, yet many people still struggle to understand what it is and how it can help fully. In this article, you will find out more about what the Internet of Things is, and how it
Guest Expectations for Pre-Stay Digital Experiences by Hotel Category
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How do guest expectations of the pre-stay digital experience differ between low budget and high-end properties? How do their tech expectations differ during their stay? (Question by Nicole Sideris.)Â Our Marketing Expert Panel Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Adele Gutman - Culture and Guest Experience Expert, Hospitality Reputation Marketing Podcast Max Starkov - Adjunct Professor Hospitality
How to Use Food and Beverage F&B Data to Increase Hotel Revenue
Food and beverage (F&B) data is considered a gold mine in the hospitality industry. From the moment your guests make an online reservation, to the time they leave your restaurant, your POS system or an advanced reservation platform generates valuable guest data. In this article, you'll learn how to use F&B data to improve guest experience, ultimately increasing hotel revenue. But first, let's look at what exactly F&B data is and why it's vital for
How To Increase Hotel Revenue With Easy Pre-Authorizations
While hoteliers know credit card pre-authorization, many don't incorporate it into their reservation policies. Or, if they do, they leave it up to OTAs. Either way, ignoring the impact of well-managed pre-authorizations on your hotel's revenue is a mistake. Flexibility for Guests and Guarantees for Hoteliers Pre-authorizations are a temporary hold of a specified monetary amount made on a guest's credit card when they book. Some guests misunderstand them and think they're a charge, but
Maintenance in the Hospitality Industry: Best Practices and Tips
Maintenance in the hospitality industry involves the upkeep of facilities, technology, equipment and other important assets. This can include everything from plumbing systems to elevators and televisions. The importance of maintenance is impossible to overstate because it is necessary to keep things running smoothly. If issues occur and things stop working, you can expect this to negatively impact or entirely ruin the guest experience. In this article, you will find out more about the value of hospitality maintenance and access some best practices and tips to ensure your hospitality business remains fully operational. Table of Contents: What is Maintenance in
The Most Important Online Distribution Channels for Hotels
The distribution channels that hotels use and invest in can have a significant bearing on their revenue management strategy, and their overall success. These days, many hotels receive more internet bookings than offline travel agents. Meanwhile, more recent advances in smartphone technology have made online distribution channels more important than ever, as consumers now expect to book a hotel room easily, from anywhere in the world, at the touch of a few buttons. So, what
Interview with CEO & Co-founder Tiago Araújo of HiJiffy
In this article, we interview Tiago Araújo, the CEO & Co-founder of HiJiffy. Araújo launched HiJiffy in 2016 to enhance hotel guest communication. Today, HiJiffy leverages AI-driven technologies for direct bookings, new revenue streams, personalized communication with guests, and more. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? Absolutely. My educational journey began at an international school, where I was immersed in an English-speaking environment. This experience provided
What Practices Make a Hotel Booking Process Effective?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What Practices Make a Hotel Booking Process Effective? (Question by Thomas Dieben) Our Marketing Expert Panel Thomas Dieben - Founder, Becurious Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Jacopo Focaroli - CEO & Founder,
Onboarding for Different Revenue Management Team Levels
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: How Does the Onboarding Process of Revenue Management Teams Differ According to Level? Which Topics Should Be Emphasized for Each Level? (Question by Daniel Feitosa) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Heiko Rieder - Vice President Business
Online Restaurant Ordering System: Must-Have Functionalities
An online restaurant ordering system can broaden your horizons and allow you to reach a wider customer base, but you need to make sure you select the right system. In this article, you can explore the most important features and functions to look for when choosing your ordering system, so