
Breaking the Silos: Marrying Commercial and Finance Analytics for the Greater Good of Everyone
In today’s complex and competitive hospitality environment, complacency is not an option. Data-driven decision-making is essential for the success of your business. In most organizations commercial analytics are the domain of sales, marketing and particularly revenue management. Financial data is leveraged by Accounting and Finance teams focusing on costs, profitability and overall financial health. In this article you’ll learn why and how these types of data should be leveraged together by both Finance and Commercial teams create an integrated approach to using data to maximize top-line revenue growth and bottom-line profitability. Combining Commercial and Finance Analytics Explained Let’s start by
Restaurant Ordering System: Tips for Restaurateurs When Choosing One
Your restaurant ordering system is one of the most important pieces of technology you will ever invest in, which means it is essential to make the right decision. In this article, you can read some useful tips that will make this process easier and allow you to find the best ordering system for your business. Table of Contents: The Restaurant Industry: A Brief Overview What is a Restaurant Ordering System? Why is a Restaurant Ordering
Top Tactics to Drive Direct Bookings at Your Hotel
The last few years have seen major shifts within the hospitality industry. Along with the uneven demand and staffing challenges caused by the pandemic, there was one significant upside – a shift in confidence that saw guests book directly through the hotel vs. relying on OTA websites to find the best deal. As the industry continues to recover, some of those booking perks disappeared, and there’s been another shift as many guests once again feel
Will the Appetite for Upselling Opportunities Continue Post-Pandemic?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: With rising trends of staycations & workcations, is there a greater appetite amongst guests for upselling (e.g., room upgrades) post-pandemic to maintain physical distancing or to “treat” themselves? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Patrick Wimble -
4 Reasons why Contactless Payments are Becoming Popular Within the Travel Industry
It only stands to reason that the travel industry needs to evolve in line with the technology needs of its customers. Since the corona pandemic, customers have been more careful about touching public devices, creating new needs. One area of interest involves how travelers can now pay for a reservation
Optimising Extended-Stay Hotel Revenue
Pricing of extended-stay hotels and serviced apartments, also known as ‘aparthotels,’ has traditionally been a challenge for revenue managers as rates can vary drastically depending on the length of stay a guest seeks. However, it is vital that hotel groups enhance their approach to pricing for this sector, given the