Is American Airlines basement pricing a smart strategy?
American Airlines (Nasdaq: AAL) plans to offer exclusive, low-priced air tickets to address a concern that ultra-low cost airlines such as Spirit and Frontier are luring cost-sensitive, nonstop travelers from […]
Big ideas about SEO for small hotels
NB This is a viewpoint by Brandon Dennis, VP of marketing at Cloudbeds. Sure, with an endless marketing budget, any hotel can get perfect SEO. But what about hotels with […]
The evolving nature of revenue management
NB: This is a guest article by Stefan Wolf – SVP Revenue Management & Distribution at Onyx Hospitality The act of providing accommodation to travellers has been around for a […]
The Evolution of a Hotel CRS
The central reservation system (CRS) that hotels know today traces its history back to the 1950s, following a chance encounter between the CEO of American Airlines and a senior IBM […]
Airbnb Is the next big Distribution Channel
For years, analysts have been talking about the disruptive impact of Airbnb’s alternative lodging solution to the hotel industry, but we think they are missing the point. History Lesson Amazon.com […]
Spas Continue to Boost Hotel Revenue and Profit Growth
Hotel spa departments continue to contribute to the revenue and profit growth of U.S. hotels. According to the 2015 edition of Trends in the Hotel Spa Industry, hotel spa department […]
Want more Revenue? Sell your Destination
Within the last five years, the term “travel like a local” has resurfaced as a resounding credo among modern travelers. Travelers no longer seek souvenirs, they covet unique experiences. Today, […]
How the Best Revenue Managers Have Transformed The Profession
The 10,000 or so Hotel Revenue Managers around the world are self-dividing into two distinct categories: those that are well prepared(or preparing) for 2024 and those that are well prepared for […]
Metrics align to support Japan’s hotel growth
Overall fundamentals look good for Japan, and most people in the industry expect strong performance ahead. Most main stakeholders in the Japanese hospitality industry remain positive about market conditions across […]
How hotels can leverage working with Expedia
How hotels can leverage working with Expedia: an interview with Expedia’s David Hamblin What is your role within Expedia for starters? The role of market management is having a relationship […]