Training AI Agents to Improve Personalisation and Boost Conversion
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How can AI agents be trained to anticipate hotel guest needs? How might this impact the personalisation of sales interactions and overall conversion rates? (Question proposed by Michael J. Goldrich) Our Marketing Expert Panel Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & Chief Advisor, Vivander Moriya Rockman - Chief of Marketing, Smiling House Luxury Global Max Starkov - Adjunct Professor Hospitality Technology,
The PMS Training Problem (and How Good UX Can Help)
Labor efficiency remains a top priority for hotels. Training new employees can take weeks or even months, especially when staff encounter complex legacy systems for the first time. With turnover rates higher in the hotel industry than in any other economic sector (1), this cycle becomes a constant drain on managers’ time and productivity. Why Poor UX in PMS Systems Is Slowing Down Hospitality Teams To better understand how a modern property management system (PMS)
A Steady Hand: How Revenue Management Solutions Can Help Hoteliers Navigate Economic Uncertainty
It’s a foreboding statement that surely hoteliers are getting at least a little tired of seeing, particularly with the economic shock of COVID-19 firmly in our rear-view mirrors. While it’ll take time for the dust to settle, an aggressive and often-shifting trade policy from the world’s largest economy has undoubtedly injected a substantial amount of uncertainty into the plans of hotels across the globe. 5 Revenue Management Tech-Driven Tips for Taming Uncertainty Before you start
Hotel Fees: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Accommodation Charges
Hotel fees are the various charges guests face when staying at an accommodation business, like a hotel or resort. They can range from the basic room rate and fees for using hotel amenities, to parking fees and taxes. For hotels, it is important to understand and make strategic use of hotel fees to maximize revenue from guests. At the same time, fees need to be managed carefully to maintain high levels of guest satisfaction. In
The Myth of “Full = Profitable” in Hotels
On paper, everything looks fantastic. Occupancy is high, revenue is growing, and hotel teams are running at full speed. And yet… profitability still feels weirdly fragile. Many hotels’ results look great on paper, the kind you’d happily show in a meeting, but volume doesn’t always buy peace of mind. In this article, you'll learn why traditional hotel metrics fall short and how a profit-first mindset helps you protect margins, simplify decisions, and sleep a little better at night. When “Good Performance” Doesn’t Feel Good Feeling like you’re walking a financial tightrope? This tension is familiar to many hotel commercial teams.
The Enduring Allure of Travel: Exploring the World and Ourselves
Travel is more than just visiting new destinations. It is an expression of curiosity, connection, and discovery. From exploring distant cultures to escaping daily routines, travel enriches our understanding of the world and ourselves. It unites people across borders, fuels economies, and inspires lifelong learning through meaningful experiences. Whether for adventure, relaxation, or personal growth, every journey tells a story about who we are and what we seek. In this article, you'll learn how travel
Hotel Profit Management Redefining Performance for the Future
For years, revenue management was the commercial heartbeat of hotels: optimizing room rates, forecasting demand, and filling beds efficiently. But the landscape has shifted. Relying solely on RevPAR is like saying you watched a movie after watching the trailer; you may know what it is about, but you miss the full plot. To thrive in a world of rising costs and demanding owner expectations, hotels must embrace total profit management. Profitability is the scoreboard that
Hospitality Marketing Trends: 19 Must-Know Upcoming Trends for 2026
Adopting the right hospitality marketing strategy can be crucial for your business's long-term success, helping you attract customers, optimize revenue, and build recognition and trust. Achieving this requires you to keep up with the latest hospitality marketing trends. In this article, you can learn more about hospitality trends for
26 Essential Hotel Marketing Strategies For More Bookings in 2026
The importance of having the right hotel marketing strategies is difficult to overstate, as it is a key part of launching a hotel, optimizing the number of bookings you generate, building brand awareness, and managing your reputation. In this article, you will find a list of 26 essential hotel
23 Revenue Management Strategies to Grow Your Hotel Business in 2026
For hotel owners looking to grow their business, a robust revenue management strategy is of the utmost importance, helping to optimize business results. However, under the broader revenue management umbrella, many smaller strategies can help to facilitate growth. In this article, you'll find 23 revenue management strategies that hotel industry