Why is Rate Parity Vital for Hotels? & Tips to Win the Parity Game
Hotels want the best price for their room. Therefore, the same price is set throughout all digital distribution channels. But what if a distribution channel uses lower prices? In this article, you can learn about rate parity and how hotels can prevent distribution channels from undercutting the direct price. What is Rate Parity? In simple words, rate parity is a sales strategy that allows hotels to set an equal price throughout all digital distribution channels.
Aviation Manager Job Description & Tips to Find the Job!
For anyone contemplating becoming an aviation manager, it is important to take the time to learn as much about the role as possible. In this article, you will find a detailed job description, including duties, salary information, and education requirements, and you will also find tips for actually finding and applying for the role. Table of Contents: Aviation Manager Job Description What is an Aviation Manager? What Are the Duties of an Aviation Manager? What
The Ultimate COVID Recovery Strategy for Every Hotel Department
COVID-19 brought the global hospitality industry to a grinding halt. Now, many destinations are slowly opening up again and the industry is beginning to recover. To help you get the most out of your property during this rebound phase, this article summarises expert COVID recovery tips for your marketing, revenue management, F&B and front office departments. At the bottom of this article, you find a link to download 4 free eBooks with more in-depth COVID
Cruise Jobs: Apply Directly For a Job at The Best Cruise Lines
Cruise jobs offer excellent variety, making the cruise sector an ideal option for people from all backgrounds. One of the best ways to find work is to approach companies directly through their websites or social media channels. In this article, you will find a list of some of the biggest cruise lines in the world. Table of Contents: The Cruise Industry: All You Need to Know An Overview of All Different Cruise Jobs Available at
What Hotel Staff Really Need from a PMS (and Why Many Systems Fail Them)
A hotel’s property management system (PMS) is the backbone of daily operations, touching nearly every department - from front desk and housekeeping to revenue management and accounting. In theory, a PMS should streamline operations, reduce friction, and create a seamless experience for both employees and guests. However, in practice, many PMS platforms fall short of these expectations. Instead of empowering hotel teams, they slow them down, adding complexity to everyday tasks. How PMS Frustrations Impact Hotel Employees and Operations To better understand how PMS usability impacts hotel employees, Cloudbeds partnered with professors from NYU’s Tisch Center of Hospitality to conduct
Social Media Marketing for Restaurants: Best Practices
Social media marketing for restaurants is one of the most powerful tools for increasing footfall and enhancing revenue. Most people use social media and are likely to look for restaurant recommendations on their favorite platforms. Marketing on social media is the ideal way to promote your business. In this article, you'll learn key strategies for social media marketing. Table of Contents: What Is the Restaurant Industry? What Is Social Media Marketing for Restaurants? Key Performance
How Can Voice Control Benefit the Hospitality Industry?
Successful leaders in hospitality management understand the importance of embracing new technology, especially when it can improve the customer experience. One example of a technology trend that has seen increased adoption rates in recent times is voice control technology, which can significantly benefit hotel owners. In this post, you will learn more about how voice control works and some of its key benefits. Table of Contents: Voice Control: In a Nutshell How Does Voice Control
Break Siloes and Foster Synergies to Optimize Hotel Profits
Hotels looking to optimize profits must break the silo mentality. They must align their teams and synchronize their knowledge. In this article, you'll learn how to break siloes and foster synergies to optimize hotel profits. Steps to Creating a Connected Commercial Organization The movement toward commercial revenue is a good
How the Internet of Things (IoT) can Benefit the Hospitality Industry
One of the most important emerging trends for those in the hospitality industry is the Internet of Things, or IoT for short. It is, therefore, important for hotel owners, managers, and other business leaders to make the most of it, yet many people still struggle to understand what it
Guest Expectations for Pre-Stay Digital Experiences by Hotel Category
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How do guest expectations of the pre-stay digital experience differ between low budget and high-end properties? How do their tech expectations differ during their stay? (Question by Nicole Sideris.)Â Our Marketing Expert Panel Tamie Matthews