What are the Top Market Segmentation Trends for Hotels in 2022?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How do you think market segmentation will change for hotels in 2022? What do you expect the top trends will be? (Question proposed by Luminita Mardale) Our Marketing Expert Panel Adele Gutman - Culture and Guest Experience Expert, Hospitality Reputation Marketing Podcast Luminita Mardale - Director Of Marketing And Business Development, Vienna House Max Starkov - Adjunct Professor Hospitality Technology, New
5 Hotel Website Personalization Tactics to Boost Direct Bookings in 2022
Picture this. You want to surprise your partner for Valentine’s day with a romantic getaway. You start exploring options, but after entering your search dates on the hotel’s booking engine, the following message pops up: “Early bird offer. Enjoy an incredible 20% discount on family bookings this summer!” How random. Chances are you would leave the website to look for other more relevant hotel options. Hotel Website Personalization is No longer a Trend But an
How do Hotel Review Scores impact Pricing Strategies?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: Great hotel reviews have a powerful influence on guests when deciding to book. How does a hotel’s review score impact its pricing strategy? (Question proposed by Massimiliano Terzulli) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Theresa Prins - Founder, Revenue Resolutions Sandra Gannon - Commercial Consultant, Revenue Puzzle Nikhil Roy - Revenue & Pricing Manager, Key Hospitality B.V. Krunal Shah - Cluster Director
The Limits of Rules-Based Revenue Management Technology
There are automated revenue management decision-making systems, and then there are revenue management support tools that rely on a rules-based approach to setting and changing prices. While perhaps an efficient method for some proficient users, rules-based technology requires consistent manual intervention and will undoubtedly struggle as market conditions shift and staffing changeover occurs. Keep reading to understand the limitations of a rules-based system and the undeniable benefits of full RMS automation. Greater Automation Equals Greater
How to Write a Restaurant Description: A Complete Guide
How to write a restaurant description is a concept at the center of every great culinary experience. A well-crafted description lets you attract guests and enrich the experience of regulars. Succinctly describing your establishment is vital to success in today’s competitive market. In this article you’ll learn how to create and leverage a restaurant description to establish brand identity and attract loyal customers. Table of Contents: Understanding Restaurant Descriptions The Importance of Restaurant Descriptions Essential Elements of Restaurant Descriptions Establishing Your Identity Crafting Your Story Creating Atmosphere Digital Marketing Techniques Mobile Optimization Multi-Platform Strategy Local Search Success Advanced Writing Techniques
5 Essential Tips to Choose the right Property Management System
For those in the hospitality industry trying to run a successful hotel, a robust revenue management strategy is of the utmost importance, and a property management system (PMS) can assist greatly. In this article, you will find the uses of a property management system and read five tips to help you select the right one. Table of Contents: What Is a Property Management System? Why Is a Property Management System Important? 5 Tips On How
What is Yield Management?
Yield management is a pricing strategy commonly utilized by businesses in hospitality, air travel, and other tourism-related fields to generate maximum revenue from perishable inventory (e.g., hotel rooms or airline seats). Here, we answer the question 'What is yield management?' and explain why it is useful for hospitality hotel owners and others. Defining Yield Management In simple terms, yield management is a strategy based on selling to the right customer at the right time for
ChatGPT Tourism Guide: How the Tourism Industry Can Benefit!
ChatGPT and tourism are a great match. The generative AI chatbot has been taking the world by storm, with more and more industries adopting this exciting new technology for various applications. ChatGPT is set to be one of the top future tourism trends. In this article, you'll learn what ChatGPT
AI in Hospitality: Power Up Your Content with Generative AI
In today's competitive hospitality industry, staying ahead is essential for hotel marketers. The advent of cutting-edge technology has introduced a game-changing solution that is revolutionizing hotel operations: Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). This powerful technology empowers hoteliers with opportunities to streamline their operations, work more efficiently, and elevate their marketing efforts
How to Use Your (Guest) Data to Increase Revenue?
The recent years with a turbulent and unpredictable market have made hoteliers used to dramatic change. Guest booking behavior and previously established travel patterns have been replaced by new ones belonging to a hotelier's daily challenges. New travel trends and changing guest behavior are here to stay; they must act