An In-Depth Look at the Hospitality Sector
What aspects serve to define the hospitality industry? While many will provide common answers, such as accommodations and logistics, the single factor which underpins the entire concept involves customer satisfaction. Let us take a look at the different facets of the hospitality sector in great detail to appreciate its true scope. Table of Contents: What is the Hospitality Industry? An Overview of All Hospitality Sectors Accommodations Food and Drink Hospitality Related Concerns Video: Hospitality Sectors
The Smart Hotel System: 7 Ways to Make Your Hotel Smarter
The "smart hotel system" concept is now taking center stage regarding reputation, brand loyalty, and the average customer experience. This is why many properties leverage the benefits of a smart hotel room. Let's take a look at this concept in greater detail. What Amenities Does a Smart Hotel System Offer its Guests? The basic premise behind this type of service is the ability to provide hotel guests with immediate access to cutting-edge technology within their
Hotel ads: Advertising Strategies to Gain More Customers
As the hotel industry landscape changes, your hotel advertising strategies need to change with it. The right hotel ads strategy can distinguish between a successful and less efficient campaign. Your hotel ads strategy needs to target the right people at times when they're looking for a hotel like yours and offering what they want at the best possible price. What is a Hotel Advertisement? Hotel ads can take many forms. Traditional hotel ads might include
Blue Origin: Information About Blue Origin Space Flights
Blue Origin is a space tourism company that intends to deliver sub-orbital space flights for paying customers in the near future. With billionaire backing and multiple successful test flights, it is also one of the most promising options for customers hoping to experience space travel in the years ahead. In this article, you will learn more about space tourism, Blue Origin, the company's history, and its aims for the future. Table of Contents: What is
Account Analytics: Optimize Corporate & Agency Performance with Data
Account Analytics is much more than most Sales Managers are currently equipped with, usually in an Excel sheet or PMS report: Room Nights, ADR, and Revenue per account. Understand how deeper Account Analytics across Corporate and Agency accounts can help your hotel's commercial team analyze the entire segment of individual accounts and leverage the data for better commercial decisions. What is Account Analytics? Analyzing corporate and agency account data means going beyond the basics of an account's production, as in a generic PMS report. Account Analytics helps you understand performance, behaviors, and trends linked to these key segments of your
AAA Travel Agency Overview, Services & Benefits for Hoteliers
The American Automobile Association travel agency, or the AAA travel agency for short, is a travel agency that offers exclusive discounts on travel products to members, along with a full range of travel agency services. Hoteliers can look to become an official hotel partner, gaining prestige and earning exposure to millions of AAA members. Here, we explore the services offered by AAA and the potential benefits to hotels. Table of Contents: What is the Hotel
Best Practices & Examples for Hotel Website Design
From showcasing the available room types to sumptuous dining options, a well-designed and structured website serves as a virtual doorway to the experiences awaiting your guests. This article delves into best practices for crafting a successful hotel website - a channel that tells your brand story, informs potential guests about what to expect, and converts lookers into bookers. The Website Header & Navigation Let’s first look at the website header, the top part of the
How Can Revenue Management Ensure Collaboration Amongst Hotel Teams?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: Successful Total Revenue Management strategies rely on great communication between all hotel departments. What tips can you offer to Revenue Management teams to help ensure a collaborative effort? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Patrick Wimble -
How can Hotels Balance their use of OTAs Vs Direct Booking Channels?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What advice can you offer hotels on finding the right balance between OTAs Vs Direct Booking channels? Are there any occasions where hotels should not use OTAs? Our Marketing Expert Panel Adele Gutman - Culture
Cool Hotels: What Makes a Hotel Cool and What are Some Examples?
Cool hotels are an alternative to the generic accommodation that many chains offer. Hotels without character or aesthetic appeal don't offer much to tempt the more discerning visitor. With more people traveling than ever before, the demand for interesting places to stay in the hotel industry is growing. In this