5 Steps to Master The Basics of Hotel Benchmarking
Whether your hotel brand contains five-star luxury hotels or serviced apartments, having precise data and knowing how to leverage it, is critical to building a successful hotel revenue plan. When it comes to implementing a hotel benchmarking strategy, there are multiple questions to consider. How do I define my compsets? What metrics should I analyze? How do I go about interpreting the results? In this article, you can read 5 steps to take to be
How Targeting Hotel Audiences Ensures a Personalized Experience for Each Guest
The key to meeting the expectations of today's guests, with or without technology, is a targeted approach. No one has the time or headspace to process and filter out irrelevant information in the information overload era. After engaging in a great deal of comparisons, analysis and filtering in their search for accommodation, asking your guests to put in this work is becoming more and more unthinkable in hospitality. Audience Segmentation This is one of the
Hotel Robots: An Overview of Different Robots Used in Hotels
Hotel robots represent some of the most effective forms of hospitality technology, and their presence will help ensure superior guest satisfaction. As a growing number of properties are employing these autonomous "smart" services, it only stands to reason that we examine these robots in greater detail. Benefits can your property expect to enjoy? Table of Contents: What are Robots? Why are Hotel Robots Becoming More Popular? Some Examples of Robots Used in Hotels 1. Robots
Resort Revenue Revolution: When Technology Meets Paradise
Resort operators should take a moment to reconsider the potential for significant revenue growth. It is worth noting that leading revenue management system (RMS) providers are now directing their attention toward meeting the unique requirements of resorts. Resorts can unlock various possibilities by embracing automated dynamic pricing, flexible inventory optimization, and other innovative tools. Bye Bye Spreadsheets Gone are the days when revenue managers had to devote excessive time to cumbersome spreadsheets. With the advent
Key Digital Trends in the Tourism and Travel Industry in 2026
It is important for hotel owners and other business leaders operating in the travel industry to keep up with the latest digital trends. Failure to do so can result in rivals gaining a competitive advantage and negatively impacting the customer experience, potentially harming your reputation. In this article, you will learn about the most important digital trends that those in the tourism industry must be aware of and adapt to they optimize business performance successfully. Table of Contents: 18 Digital Trends in the Travel Industry in 2026 1. Chatbots & Artificial Intelligence (AI) 2. Eco-Focused Travel Technology 3. ChatGPT Usage
How Augmented Reality is Transforming the Hospitality Industry
In recent years, augmented reality (AR) has emerged as a vital marketing tool, allowing businesses to change how customers perceive their environment. The technology is extremely valuable to the hospitality industry because hotels essentially sell a physical environment that can be enhanced through AR. Here, you learn how AR is improving the hospitality industry. What Is Augmented Reality? Augmented reality alters a person's perception of their physical surroundings through the use of computer technology. It
How Virtual Reality (VR) can Enrich the Hospitality Industry
Virtual reality, or VR for short, is one of the biggest emerging technology trends, and the business world is gradually coming to terms with the various opportunities it provides. Virtual reality appeals to those in the hospitality industry because it can digitally transport potential customers to a hotel or travel destination. This article teaches how hotels can leverage virtual reality to boost business results. Table of Contents: What Is Virtual Reality? Reasons for Virtual Reality
Hotel PMS: Customization and Automation
A hotel PMS is a property management system designed for use within hotels and similar forms of accommodation. Such software offers several benefits, but two of the most significant are customization and automation. In this article, you can learn why these are valuable and how they can be used. Table
7 Tips For an Impeccable Online Reputation for Hotels
Global digitalization, the growth of OTAs, and the influence of social media have made businesses in the travel industry heavily reliant on their online reputation—and hotels are not an exception. This article will teach you seven methods that should become vital to your online reputation management strategy. Why You Should
Top Marketing Campaign Tips to Drive Hospitality Recruitment
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel Attracting hospitality industry talent remains a challenge. What are your tips for successful marketing campaigns that drive recruitment? What channels work best? (Question by Jolien Alferink.) Our Marketing Expert Panel Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales