Business Travel to Japan: Digital Preparation Guide
Business travel in Japan demands a high level of digital preparation, which highlights your professional credibility level. Your digital setup is an operational tool needed for all formats, whether it's an executive meeting in Osaka, corporate travel in Japan, or a trip, combined with some leisure stay. Japan is one of the leading countries from the point of view of technological development, but its system functions by local standards. Proper preparation for business travel is
How Can Connected Hotel Systems Enable Data-Driven Revenue?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: How can hotels improve (or begin) their PMS, RMS, CRM and POS integrations, and how does a connected tech stack enable smarter, data-driven revenue management? (Proposed by Chaya Kowal.) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Massimiliano Terzulli - Revenue Management Consultant, Franco Grasso Revenue Team Mariska van Heemskerk - Owner, Revenue Management Works
What Was the Biggest Challenge That Shaped My Marketing Career?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What has been the most significant challenge you've overcome in your marketing career? What was the most important lesson you learned, and from whom? (Proposed by Moriya Rockman) Our Marketing Expert Panel Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & Chief Advisor, Vivander Cory Falter - Partner, Lure Agency Stephanie Smith-Sparks - Founder, Cogwheel Marketing Ask Our Panel a Question Join Our
Is Predictive Personalisation in Hospitality a Risk or Opportunity?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: Does predictive personalisation in hospitality truly enhance the guest experience, or does it risk limiting spontaneity and the thrill of discovery? (Question proposed by Nikolas Hall) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Massimiliano Terzulli - Revenue Management Consultant, Franco Grasso Revenue Team Mariska van Heemskerk - Owner, Revenue Management Works Chaya Kowal -
AI Agents for Hotels: Benefits, ROI, and Implementation Strategy
AI agents for hotels represent the next evolution of artificial intelligence in hospitality. Unlike traditional AI tools or chatbots that respond to prompts, AI agents can analyze data, make decisions, and take action across departments automatically. This will enable hotels to contend with staffing challenges and continue to meet and exceed guest expectations. In this article, you’ll learn what AI agents for hotels are, how they work, where they deliver the highest ROI, and how they will shape the future of the hospitality industry. Quick Definition: "AI agents for hotels are autonomous AI systems that analyze data, make decisions, and
Best Family Stops on a Perth Road Trip in Western Australia
Planning a family road trip in Western Australia? Long drives and restless kids can quickly turn a whimsical idea into a stressful trip, especially if there isn’t enough to do along the way. But this is where Western Australia really stands out. There are plenty of playgrounds, wildlife experiences, and tempting detours that break up the drive, truly making the actual journey a highlight. In this article, you’ll learn the best family-friendly stops near Perth,
How AI Voice Agents Can Improve Guest Communication in Hotels
Guest communication is one of the first things people notice about a hotel. A guest may call before booking a room. Another guest may call after reaching the airport. Someone may ask about check-in time, breakfast, parking, Wi-Fi, room service, and many other small things. These questions may look simple, but they matter a lot. When guests get a clear answer quickly, they feel relaxed. They feel the hotel is active and helpful. But when
Beyond RevPAR: The Metrics Redefining Hotel Revenue
For decades, hotels have relied on familiar benchmarks like occupancy and ADR to guide performance. These metrics still matter, but they no longer tell the full story. In a digital, experience-led hospitality landscape, revenue goes far beyond rooms – and your strategy should too. In this article, we explore what
How Food and Beverage Management Drives Hotel Profitability
Food and beverage (F&B) services are the lifeblood of the hospitality industry. A good meal is one of the cornerstones of the human experience and colors every other element of a guest's day. Food and beverage services help differentiate you from the competition, provide a steady revenue stream, increase guest
AI Agents in the Hospitality Industry: Use Cases, ROI, and Strategy
AI agents in the hospitality industry are used by hotels, restaurants, cafés, and similar businesses to handle complex tasks autonomously. They are capable of advanced reasoning and can make decisions without human oversight. This technology is important for hospitality businesses because guests want personalization and fast service, which AI agents