Considerations When Setting Stay Extension Pricing
Most revenue managers are well aware of the latest industry trend of monetizing the requests for early check-ins and late departures. Why is this activity now trending? Before the pandemic, generally, favorable market conditions made normalized stay extension offers operational challenges simply not worth the effort. However, owners and asset managers are now pressing the commercial teams to find 'recovery revenue' amidst record-low occupancy rates. So, if new bookings are hard to come by, then
List of the 13 Excellent Hotel Brands to Work For
When seeking employment within the hotel industry, finding the right hotel brand for your tastes, needs, and preferences can be important. Of course, for job seekers based in Europe or hoping to move to Europe for work, this means understanding the best European hotel brands to focus on and learning about what they offer. You can find all of this information in this article and much more. Table of Contents: What is the Hotel Industry?
Restaurant Management: Everything You Need to Know
Restaurant management involves overseeing day-to-day operations within a restaurant. Still, it also has a significant strategic component because managers are ultimately tasked with guiding a business to long-term success. Here, we provide all the information you need on restaurant management, its definition, why it is so important, and the qualities and qualifications required to work in such a role. Table of Contents: What is the Restaurant Industry? What is Restaurant Management Why is Restaurant Management
What are the Top Market Segmentation Trends for Hotels in 2022?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How do you think market segmentation will change for hotels in 2022? What do you expect the top trends will be? (Question proposed by Luminita Mardale) Our Marketing Expert Panel Adele Gutman - Culture and Guest Experience Expert, Hospitality Reputation Marketing Podcast Luminita Mardale - Director Of Marketing And Business Development, Vienna House Max Starkov - Adjunct Professor Hospitality Technology, New
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 decade, hotel technology has advanced significantly. Traditionally, hotels relied on manual processes and disconnected systems for tasks like reservations, pricing, and guest services. This often
Housekeeping Technology; The Latest Tech used in Hotel Housekeeping
Housekeeping technology is important in hotels because it can assist the housekeeping department with its core tasks while allowing the team to improve efficiency and track and report progress. In this article, you can learn about the latest technology used in the hotel housekeeping field. Table of Contents: What is the Hotel Industry? What is the Housekeeping Department? The Importance of the Housekeeping Department 9 Housekeeping Technologies You Should Know About 1. Artificial Intelligence 2.
Potential Impact of ChatGPT and other LLMs on the Booking Process
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: How might the use of ChatGPT and other Large Language Models (LLM) affect the booking process? What impact might they have on revenue management? (Question by Massimiliano Terzulli) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Massimiliano Terzulli - Revenue Management Consultant, Franco Grasso Revenue Team Oleksii Kapichin - Revenue Management Professional Pablo Torres - Director, TEDUKA Tanya Hadwick - Group Revenue & Yield
Top Tips for Attracting Talent in Revenue Management Recruitment
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: Attracting talent in the hospitality industry remains a challenging task. What are your top tips for successful recruitment in revenue management teams? What approaches do you find the most useful? Our Revenue Management Expert Panel
ChatGPT Hotel Guide: Learn How Hotels Can Benefit from ChatGPT!
ChatGPT is an emerging technology disrupting many industries, including hotels and similar businesses. The various ChatGPT hotel applications can not only make life easier for hoteliers and their employees, but also for hotel customers too. Here, you can learn much more about ChatGPT hotel technology and how it can benefit
Top Marketing Tips to Improve Guest Loyalty in Hospitality
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel Increasing repeat business for a hotel / accommodation venue is hugely important – but how do we achieve that? How can we build guest loyalty for our properties and brands? (Question by Max Starkov) Our Marketing