7 Hotel Marketing Trends You Need to Know for 2026
Planning for 2026 is well underway, and your marketing strategy should be a big part of this planning. Getting your hotel in front of the right audience can help you to achieve your 2026 goals. With the emergence of new technologies and platforms, it's crucial to keep up with these changes and be where your guests are. 7 Hotel Marketing Trends You Need to Know for 2026 Below you find 7 emerging marketing trends to
Tools of the Trade: Why Revenue Managers Need to Be Active Software Reviewers
A comprehensive approach to revenue management traditionally includes a number of different solutions from PMS, CRS, RMS, rate shopper, and business intelligence tools. But at a time when occupancy levels remain aberrantly low, what other tools, if any, should a revenue manager be aware of that can help increase revenue? The Future of Revenue Management: Total Profit Management This article reflects a conversation between Paul Peddrick of ROOMDEX and Oliver Geldner, CTO & Partner of
Guest segmentation: What It Is and How it Helps with Upselling
Understanding what your guests value when travelling is essential to successful upselling. But how can you ensure the right offer reaches the right person at the right time? Getting to know your guests and segmenting them is the key. In this article, you’ll learn how to segment your hotel guests to personalise the stay experience and optimise upselling revenue Guest segmentation & Upselling The guest segments most hotels use to plan and evaluate their distribution
Emerging Trends for Hotel Website Design in 2022
Much like a hotel’s lobby serves as a strong first impression to its incoming guests, your website serves as an even stronger first impression to potential bookings. With major changes in Google’s search engine algorithm and the tourism industry’s rebound from the pandemic, designing a shiny, new, dynamic interface for your hotel website is more important than ever before. 7 Trends for Hotel Website Design in 2022 So whether you plan to attract new bookings
7 Common Revenue Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Imagine a well-located boutique hotel. The guests enjoy themselves, and while it's slow, it is low season. However, as high season approaches, many rooms remain empty while other nearby properties fill. What's Making Nearby Hotels More Attractive? On the surface, there's no obvious reason why guests are choosing the competition. A little sleuthing shows that these hotels use dynamic pricing and have had many favorable reviews. The reviews boost the property's brand reputation and visibility on search engines, translating into higher rates that customers are happy to pay. Dynamic pricing and recent reviews are only two ways hotels use revenue
Hotel STAR Report: Clear Introduction for Hoteliers
Hotel STAR Report The Hotel STAR Report is a critical performance benchmarking tool in the hospitality industry, providing detailed revenue and occupancy data compared to competitors. It is important because it helps hoteliers make informed pricing, marketing, and operational decisions by understanding their market position and identifying trends. Ultimately, it aims to boost profitability and market share. Key Takeaways The Key Components: Outlines crucial metrics and data segments within the report for better insight. Analyze
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
Travel Careers: Tips to Find a Career in the Travel Industry
Many people seek out travel careers, because they offer a combination of interesting day-to-day challenges, variety, and long-term progression. However, finding and securing your ideal job will require you to take certain steps to stand out from other candidates. This article offers nine practical tips to assist you with this.
Hotel Strategies on the Fly Using Revenue Management Technology
Accurate hotel forecasts take a lot of work to create. One day the industry celebrates sky-high returns (1) while other markets struggle to prevent occupancy from slipping beyond their control (2). Travel has always been a global industry, but more than ever, hoteliers find their properties impacted by international trends,
Streamlining F&B Operations: Revenue Management Strategies for Success
In today's competitive landscape, optimizing revenue and maximizing profitability is crucial for success in the food and beverage (F&B) industry. F&B establishments need to implement effective revenue management strategies to achieve these goals. Streamlining F&B Operations Businesses can streamline their operations and enhance their financial performance by adopting a systematic