What is Galileo Global Distribution System?
For those in the travel industry, including hotel owners, a global distribution system (or GDS system) is one of the major distribution channels, connecting their inventories with travel agents, who can sell products on their behalf. In this article, you will learn more about Galileo GDS, one example of such a system. What is a GDS System? A global distribution system (GDS) serves as a network for allowing service providers in the travel industry to
4 Use Cases of Facial Recognition in The Hospitality Industry
Facial recognition has become mainstream in recent years, thanks to systems like Apple Face ID and Facebook DeepFace. In addition, the technology is also being used within hospitality for everything from seamless airport and hotel check-ins to delivering more personalized customer service. In this article, you will learn more about how facial recognition is being implemented and the ways it is shaking up the hospitality industry. Table of Contents: What is Facial Recognition Technology? Facial
What Is an Average Daily Rate (ADR)?
Average daily rate (ADR) is a KPI commonly used for revenue management within the hotel industry. As a metric, ADR's primary value is its ability to reveal the average rental income connected to occupied rooms each day, which is valuable for revenue management. It can give hotel owners an idea of their current operating performance, especially compared to other hotels with similar characteristics. What Is ADR? A hotel's average daily rate (ADR) is the average
Hotel KPIs explained: ADR, REVPAR and GOPPAR
Revenue management is a data-driven approach to predicting customer behavior, to optimize product pricing and availability to maximize revenue. It is especially useful in the hotel industry, because hotels have limited rooms available and experience varying demand levels. Several key performance indicators, or KPIs, should be tracked when carrying out a revenue management strategy. KPIs are quantifiable measures that allow a business to assess and compare performance over time. In this article, we look at
9 Tips to Structure Your Pre-Arrival Communication
As a hotelier, it is important to prioritize pre-arrival communication with your guests. This is the time when you can set the tone for their entire stay, ensuring that they feel welcome and valued from the moment they book with you. Why Is Pre-Arrival Communication Important for Hotels? Pre-arrival communication is all about creating a positive first impression and setting the stage for a memorable experience. You can make your guests feel excited about arriving at your property. On the other hand, pre-arrival guest communication can help you anticipate and address any concerns or issues your guests may have, making
B2B Hotel Marketing Tips and Strategies for Building Loyalty
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel Growing a loyal customer base and retaining customers is essential for hotels, but how is it best achieved for the B2B market? How do B2B and B2C strategies differ? What are your top tips for success? Our Marketing Expert Panel Stephanie Smith - Founder, Cogwheel Marketing Susanne Williams - Client Performance Director, Alliants Thomas Dieben - Founder, Becurious Cory Falter -
Interview with President and Co-founder Dr. Ravi Mehrotra of IDeaS
In this interview, we speak with Dr. Ravi Mehrotra, the president and co-founder of IDeaS. As the son of an electrical engineer and avid chess player, he became interested in technology and how it can be applied to modeling real-world scenarios to help improve decision-making ability. With his friend Sanjay Nagalia, he co-founded IDeas, one of today's leading revenue management companies. Can you tell us a bit about
Why NFT Technology is the Next Marketing Trend in the Hospitality Industry
Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are emerging as one of the most significant marketing trends, and NFT hospitality offerings are also growing as businesses come to recognize their full potential. In this article, you can learn about NFTs, their advantages, their marketing potential, and their specific uses within hospitality. Table of
Hotel Groups: Top 10 Luxurious Hotel Groups to Work For
Some hotel groups are geared towards the higher end of the market. They focus on offering premium luxury accommodations and services to the more discerning traveler. A certain amount of cache comes with working for a high-end hotel group, as well as better compensation and benefits. Here are some of
Netflix & Hotels: What Can You Apply to Your Hotel’s Marketing Strategy?
Who isn’t familiar with Netflix? With over 222 million subscribers, this streaming platform has become the favorite of thousands of binge-watchers across the globe. You might wonder what hoteliers could learn from such a different company. Probably more than you would expect, hoteliers can replicate so many elements from Netflix’s