5 Reasons Your Hotel Needs a Multi-Channel Communication Strategy
Understanding guests’ communication preferences and engaging on their terms is the key to elevating your hotel’s upselling strategy. From email and SMS to front desk conversations, learn how a multi-channel approach and data-driven technology can improve guest satisfaction, increase revenue, and create memorable experiences that set your hotel apart. Engage Guests on Their Terms: The Key to Effective Upselling A guest walks through your hotel’s doors, tired after a long flight and ready to unwind.
The Vital Role of Revenue Management and Brand Reputation
It’s an antiquated idea that revenue management works independently from sales and marketing. Each department impacts the other and influences the hotel’s overall profitability. Every business goal contributes to the bottom line. When the revenue-generating departments work together on shared goals, they can contribute to a fatter bottom line. In today’s world, hotel bookings start with getting found online. Without being found, the hotel won’t get the bookings. Once found, ratings and reviews encourage prospective
The Hospitality Industry’s Digital Evolution – PMS and RMS: The Dynamic Duo Driving Hotel Success in a Digital World
The hospitality sector is evolving rapidly. The digital age has brought new challenges and opportunities for hoteliers, making it essential to adopt advanced systems to optimize operations and enhance guest experiences. Two critical components of a hotel’s technology ecosystem are the Property Management System (PMS) and the Revenue Management System (RMS). Together, they help hotels stay competitive and adapt to modern travelers' expectations, maximizing efficiency and profitability. The Evolution of Hotel Technology Over the past
Hotel Check-in Timing and Process Explained
Hotel check-in timing refers to when guests can check into a room or check out after their stay. It's often best to consider it as a window where staff and guests can align their needs. The timing is important to guests because it can limit or control their schedule. At the same time, it's important to hoteliers as it allows for housekeeping, guest satisfaction, and overall management of a property. In this article, you'll learn
Hospitality Leaders Reflect on Career Lessons and Growth Tips
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel Knowing what you know now about career paths, developing skills and gaining experience in the hospitality industry, what advice would you give to your younger self on first entering the workforce? Our Marketing Expert Panel Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & Chief Advisor, Vivander Moriya Rockman - Chief of Marketing, Smiling House Luxury Global Kamila Zawadzka - Marketing Lead, The Orange Studio Cory Falter - Partner, Lure Agency Stephanie Smith-Sparks - Founder, Cogwheel Marketing Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Ask Our
Guest Experience Trends Shaping 2025 and Beyond
The hospitality industry made a remarkable recovery in 2024, contributing a record-high $11.1 trillion to global GDP. But beyond financial success, what is truly driving this transformation? Guest expectations are evolving, and AI-driven insights, along with online reputation management, are reshaping the industry. Understanding these trends is crucial for hoteliers aiming to stay ahead in 2025 and beyond. 8 Guest Experience Trends Shaping 2025 and Beyond Here are eight guest experience trends that will shape
Why River Cruises Are the Next Frontier in Sustainable Luxury Travel
River cruises represent the next frontier in sustainable luxury travel. These ships glide quietly along scenic waterways, offering intimate experiences without the carbon footprint of mega‑liners. Their smaller size means lower energy use and emissions, while hybrid engines and solar panels ensure quieter, cleaner journeys. A Natural Fit for Sustainability River cruises are commonly smaller than ocean liners. They carry fewer guests. Engines are less powerful. That means lower energy use and emissions than big
Hotel Classifications: Complete Guide to Hotel Types & Categories
Hotel classifications are used to categorize hotels, based on their size, location, quality level, services, amenities or facilities. Classifying hotels in this way can help to manage expectations and set industry standards. The importance of hotel classifications primarily lies in guest expectation management. For example, a guest booking a 5-star
Tips for Inspiring and Maintaining B2C Guest Loyalty in Hospitality
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How can hotels successfully inspire and maintain guest loyalty in a B2C context? What are the best practices and tips for delivering results? (Question proposed by Adele Gutman) Our Marketing Expert Panel Thom de Graaf -
Beyond the Basics: 6 Digital Marketing Trends for Hotels in 2025
For 2025, digital marketing for hotels is no longer just about personalisation. While it’s still a key player, there’s so much more happening that’s reshaping how hotels connect with guests. As a marketer working in a hotel or hospitality business, if you want to stay ahead, you need to keep