Revenue Management in 2021 – Basing Every Decision On Data
In 2020, revenue managers were forced to make a massive shift. Instead of leaning on in-house on-the-books (OTB) data, historical and compset information, you now need to focus on much broader data sets. But collecting and evaluating more data takes your team more time. In this article, you'll learn how hotels can use data for a successful post-covid recovery strategy. Data Gives You a Deciding Edge If your hotel is among the 87% of properties
How AI Increases The Profitability of a Hotel’s Front Office
Hotel front offices are often considered cost centers when they should be seen as profit centers. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can filter and solve customer requests and FAQs so that staff can focus only on high-value customer requests. Innovation is Not About Replacing Humans With Machines Complacency is the main obstacle to hotel front office modernization. Hoteliers tend to compare their front office human staff is tasks and try to find a machine that could replicate
Review Management Tips for Companies Operating in The Travel Industry
Reviews play an increasingly important role within the modern travel industry, which is why the concept of review management has become so important. By using the right techniques and strategies, companies can help to amplify positive feedback and limit the damage caused by negative reviews. In this article, you will learn more about the importance of reviews, the value of review management, and 10 tips for companies looking to improve in this area. Table of
Tips for Hoteliers to Grow Bookings With Google Hotels
Business growth and revenue management are top priorities for most hotel owners, and these concepts rely heavily on optimizing demand for hotel rooms. One of the ways hotels can do this is through the Google Hotels platform. In this article, you can find details on how this works and the main benefits. Table of Contents: What is Google Hotels? How Does Google Hotels Work? How Hoteliers Can Grow Their Bookings With Google Hotels What is
Airbnb Owner Login: SEO Tips to Optimize Your Airbnb Listing
Airbnb owner login credentials allow you to list a property on the Airbnb platform. Once you have your Airbnb host account, you can create a listing and manage it by adding pricing, photos, and availability information. Your Airbnb owner login is important because it allows you to optimize your property listing on the platform, using SEO techniques. This, in turn, helps you to maximize the number of bookings you are able to attract. In this article, you can learn all about how to create and use your Airbnb host account to boost visibility. Table of Contents: What is Airbnb? What
Travel Industry Podcasts; 15 Excellent Podcasts for Industry Professionals
Travel industry podcasts are growing in popularity all the time and now represent one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to learn about the industry, access actionable insights, and become aware of emerging trends. In this article, you can explore some of the very best podcasts aimed at travel professionals. Table of Contents: What Is the Travel Industry? What Is a Travel Industry Podcast? 15 Excellent Travel Industry Podcasts For Industry Professionals 1. The
Evaluating the Cost Of Acquisition in Hotel Marketing Strategies
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How can the “cost of acquisition” be calculated? Should it be our main focus? Should it be added to direct marketing costs in comparison to OTA distribution costs? (Question from Matthias Dybing) Our Marketing Expert Panel Thom de Graaf - Online Marketing Specialist, Orange Hotel Marketing Adele Gutman - Culture and Guest Experience Expert, Hospitality Reputation Marketing Podcast Stephanie Smith
Revenue Management System: The Ultimate Accelerator for Your Hospitality Business
Whether you're balancing a full plate of work priorities, searching for ways to maximize your revenue, or looking to gain better control over the fluctuating demands of the hospitality industry, a revenue management system (RMS) offers a comprehensive solution. Revenue Management is a Rapidly Growing & Changing Field More than
Top RMS Reports Every Hotel Revenue Manager Needs to Know
Revenue managers have no shortage of data at their fingertips. To visualize that data in an understandable and actionable way, here are some top RMS reports that every revenue manager should be familiar with. RMS Reports Every Hotel Revenue Manager Needs to Know Below you'll find top revenue management reports
Top Tips for Success in Content and Influencer Marketing Campaigns
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What advice can you offer to anyone considering a Content Marketing and/or Influencer Marketing campaign this year? (Question proposed by Sarah Dandashy) Our Marketing Expert Panel Sarah Dandashy - Travel & Hospitality Expert, Ask a Concierge