Creating a Tech-Powered Operation & Guest Journey at Hotel Made in Louise
The Brussels-based boutique hotel Made in Louise had a major leg up on many competitors during the pandemic thanks to its advanced tech stack. This helped them get through the coronavirus crisis and make the most of the beginning recovery phase. Martin Duchateau, General Manager and owner of the 48-key Made in Louise hotel, shares how he navigated the pandemic at his hotel, the role his revenue management system (RMS) played, how he optimized his
How the Internet of Things (IoT) can Benefit the Travel Industry
For those in the travel industry, one of the most essential and powerful emerging technology trends that need to be understood and explored is the Internet of Things or IoT. It has the potential to fundamentally change how many tourism companies operate, improve their revenue management, and enhance the customer experience. In this article, you will learn more about the Internet of Things and how it can benefit those in the travel industry, complete with
What Revenue Management Technology is Essential for Hotels?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What are the top “must-have” revenue management technology and tools essential for hotels today? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Silvia Cantarella - Revenue Management Consultant, Revenue Acrobats Theresa Prins - Founder, Revenue Resolutions Patrick Wimble - Managing Director, Lightbulb Consulting Celine Quek - Senior Lecturer, School of Hospitality at Republic Polytechnic Paulo Aragao - Revenue Management Professional Edyta Walczak - Cluster
How can Hotels use Virtual Reality to Attract Guest Attention?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel With travellers spending increased amounts of time consuming online content, how can hotels leverage VR (virtual reality) technology to capture their attention? Our Marketing Expert Panel Reshan Jayamanne - Digital Marketing & Sales Strategist, Bnb Optimized Susanne Williams - Performance and Revenue Director, Journey Hospitality Andrew Kavanagh - Group Sales and Marketing Manager, FBD Hotels & Resorts Jolien Alferink - Hotel
Revenue Management Consulting; Benefits of Hiring a Consultant
It is becoming increasingly common for hotel owners and others in the hospitality industry to acquire revenue management consulting services to optimize prices, distribution, and occupancy rates and maximize financial results. These services will often be acquired from a revenue management consulting firm. In this article, you will learn about the benefits of enlisting a revenue management consultant for your hotel. Table of Contents: What Is a Consultant? Why Hotels Need to Hire a Revenue Management Consulting Firm? What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Revenue Management Consulting Firm? Benefit From Expertise Gain Outside Perspective Cost Efficiency and ROI Data-Driven
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
Smart Hotel Technology; 7 Technologies to Smart Up Your Hotel
None of us want to leave the comfort of our homes and downgrade our lives. We live in a world of smart technology, and we fully expect to holiday in a smart hotel technology world too. We can expect our hotels to lift our experiences from our everyday lives. The hotels should and could be shining examples of everything right with a smart hotel room. Here, we'll look at seven of the most innovative and
ChatGPT Travel Guide: How the Travel Industry Can Benefit!
ChatGPT is a popular chatbot powered by artificial intelligence (AI) technology. OpenAI created the chatbot and rose to prominence due to its ability to mimic human conversation and provide useful and articulate responses to questions and queries. In this ChatGPT travel guide, you can learn much more about the technology,
ChatGPT Tourism Guide: How the Tourism Industry Can Benefit!
ChatGPT and tourism are a great match. The generative AI chatbot has been taking the world by storm, with more and more industries adopting this exciting new technology for various applications. ChatGPT is set to be one of the top future tourism trends. In this article, you'll learn what ChatGPT
AI in Hospitality: Power Up Your Content with Generative AI
In today's competitive hospitality industry, staying ahead is essential for hotel marketers. The advent of cutting-edge technology has introduced a game-changing solution that is revolutionizing hotel operations: Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). This powerful technology empowers hoteliers with opportunities to streamline their operations, work more efficiently, and elevate their marketing efforts