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
The Delicate Balance Between Good and Bad Upselling (+ Free Course)
While a familiar term in the hospitality industry, the broader perception of the word ‘upselling’ could use an improved reputation– and for a good reason. As consumers, we’re bombarded with offers and deals that distinctly fail in hiding their brazen disregard for the consumer. There’s nothing more off-putting than selling an item or service that is clearly in the seller’s interest only. Upselling a Valuable Win-Win Situation for Both Guests and Hoteliers The reality is
How Revenue Leaders Can Generate New Business
Hospitality revenue management teams have long been expected to manage demand. But for the hospitality industry's new climate in 2021 and beyond, revenue leaders will need to do more than manage demand—and now it’s up to hoteliers to find creative ways to align their marketing and revenue teams to generate new business. Break Down (or at Least Align) the Silos Hospitality teams can no longer act in silos. Hotel revenue management and sales & marketing
Top Hotel Marketing KPI Recommendations from Hospitality Leaders
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel Beyond ROAS (Return on Ad Spend), which digital marketing KPIs best help hotels track performance and align with their commercial strategy? (Question proposed by Stephanie Smith) Our Marketing Expert Panel Moriya Rockman - Chief of Marketing, Smiling House Luxury Global Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & Chief Advisor, Vivander Thom de Graaf - Online Marketing Specialist, The Orange Studio Kamila Zawadzka - Marketing Lead, The Orange Studio Luminita Mardale - Director Of Marketing And Business Development, Vienna House Max Starkov - Adjunct Professor Hospitality Technology,
Best Practices for GDS Optimisation in Hotel Distribution Strategy
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What is your advice for using GDS as part of a hotel's overall distribution strategy? What tips or best practices can you share for getting the most out of your GDS? (Question from Nicole Sideris) Our Marketing Expert Panel Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Luminita Mardale - Director Of Marketing And Business Development, Vienna House Moriya Rockman
How Do You Take Your Hotel’s Data Game to the Next Level?
So, you are interested in hospitality data? In the current world of hospitality, data has become the cornerstone of strategic and tactical decision-making. This article explores how data and data tools can help transform operations across the hotel, improve communication and efficiency, and drive revenue and profit growth. Uncover the first steps to integrating analytics into your hotel's day-to-day for a competitive edge in the market. The Importance of Data in the Hotel Industry Using
Expedia TAAP Login Tips for Travel Agents for More Bookings
An Expedia TAAP login provides access to the Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program, or Expedia TAAP for short. This program offers travel agents worldwide access to Expedia's inventory data, including hotel room availability and live room rates. As a result, offline travel agents can book travel products on behalf of
The little-known Housekeeping Data That Can Boost Your Hotel Business
Are you measuring housekeeping data? You should. Your guests or the activities drive the housekeeping services it takes to run the property. After all, a room must be cleaned because someone slept in it. So, to understand your property's operations, how costs are created, and how to improve, you need
15 Strategies to Boost Hotel Food and Beverage Revenue
Managing hotel restaurants may be challenging. Ultimately, one might say maintaining a hotel as a whole is likely enough effort in and of itself, not even to mention trying to figure out how to ensure the hotel restaurant operates to its fullest potential. However, in the long run, it pays