The European Accessibility Act: What Hoteliers Need to Know
As the hospitality industry continues to evolve, it is crucial for hospitality businesses to stay ahead of the latest legislation impacting their operations. One critical law that all hoteliers should be aware of is the European Accessibility Act (EAA). The EAA is a landmark EU directive that establishes common accessibility requirements for a wide range of products and services. With full enforcement coming in 2025, now is the time for hoteliers to understand the EAA's implications, as well as take steps to ensure compliance. Here’s an overview of the most important considerations facing the hospitality industry in the wake of
3 Steps to Reaching and Converting Your Hotel’s Target Audience
A high occupancy rate is every hotelier's dream. And to reach that high occupancy rate, hotels are heavily reliant on a good strategy. In the past, you may have devised a seemingly perfect marketing strategy to attract as many bookings as possible. However, you may have also been disappointed that you weren't getting the desired results. Don't fall into the trap of thinking you must invest more in your marketing or improve the on-premise experience.
Which Matters Most for Winning Guests – Price or Loyalty?
Regardless of who you are, competition in the hospitality industry is increasingly fierce, and winning new customers is a major challenge even for experienced hoteliers. So, what makes the most significant difference in getting guests to stay at your hotel versus the one down the street? Is it the price? Is it the chance to benefit from a personalized loyalty program? The answer—perhaps somewhat unsurprisingly—is neither, or rather, both. It Isn't About Focusing Heavily on
RMS System: An Overview of the Most Important Features
Revenue management is an important concept for those in the hotel industry. A revenue management system (RMS system) can go a long way towards ensuring you make informed decisions, based on evidence and data. In this article, you will learn more about RMS software, and the most important features to
Which Software Integration Should a PMS Have?
Property management software, or PMS software, is widely utilized within the hospitality industry, helping owners to manage many of their daily operations from a single location. However, it is also important for your PMS system to offer integration with other software solutions, which may be more specialized. In this article,
Can Front-Desk and Pre-Stay Upselling Coexist?
Hotels can apply upselling at four main moments in the guest journey: when the guest books, pre-stay, during check-in and during the guest’s stay. Offering extras via the hotel website’s booking engine is an approach many hoteliers are comfortable with, even though it slows the booking process and lowers conversion