10 Best Hotel Loyalty Programs to Turn Visitors into Loyal Guests
Hotel loyalty programs provide guests with not just benefits and rewards but a tailored experience that fits like a glove. Properties leverage these programs to build up both brand and loyalty among guests to ensure return visits. The fact that both parties benefit makes loyalty programs one of the best tools a property has to compete within an often turbulent market. In this article, you'll discover not only the fundamental elements of the programs but
Should Hotels Apply Strict or Flexible Cancellation Policies?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What are the benefits and risks of applying strict cancellation policies versus flexible? How does the competition influence a hotel's cancellation policy? (Question proposed by Niko Krauseneck)Â Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Niko Krauseneck - Founder, RevenueRebel Massimiliano Terzulli - Revenue Management Consultant, Franco Grasso Revenue Team Pallavi Gaonkar - Director of Revenue, Ayada Maldives Kathryn Baker - COO, TCRM (Total
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, New
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)
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 loyalty, act as a marketing tool, and generally enhance almost every aspect of a guest's stay. In this article, you'll discover how to leverage F&B services to optimize a guest's experience, maximize profit, and ensure the health of your brand. Table of Contents: What is the Role of Food and
20 City Marketing Strategies to Attract More Travelers in 2026
Effective city marketing strategies can assist local governments, tourist boards, hotels, travel companies, and other businesses by helping to attract more travelers to the city in question. In this article, you will learn more about city marketing, what it entails, and some of the main techniques that can help you boost tourism in 2026. Table of Contents: What is City Marketing? Why is City Marketing Useful and Important? What is the Difference Between City and
Robots in the Travel Industry: 20 Real-World Examples
One of the most exciting technological developments within the travel industry in recent years has been the increased prevalence of robots, with examples ranging from text-based chatbots and front desk robotic assistants to security robots and robotic travel cases. This article takes a closer look at how robots transform tourism, providing 20 real-world examples of their use and examining some pros and cons. Table of Contents: Understanding Robots Applications of Robots Within the Travel Industry
Overcoming Dynamic Pricing Challenges in the Hospitality Industry
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What are the most common challenges faced when implementing dynamic pricing strategies in hospitality and how can they be overcome? (Question proposed by Diego Fernández Pérez De Ponga)    Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Tamie
How to Plan an All-Girls’ Camping Excursion
Planning an all-girls camping trip is a thrilling way to connect, relax, and make some unforgettable memories together. Statista states that by 2025, the camping market in the UK will generate approximately $923.63 million in revenue. We can expect this revenue to increase by 3.64% annually from 2025 through 2029,
Why Charter Buses Turn Travel into an Experience
As the jammed commute collides with the unfettered highway, a bus becomes so much more than a commute. It’s an opportunity to arrive at the office motivated, able to multitask, and ready to be in charge. Just imagine your team boarding a sleek, roomy coach with Wi‑Fi, comfortable seats, and