Hotel measurement and management of productivity is hit and miss

“It’s not always that we need to do more but rather that we need to focus on less.” — Nathan W. Morris In hospitality, the measurement and management of productivity is […]

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Seven ways to boost customer conversion rates with neuroscience

According to web research company, Baymard Institute, two out of three (67.45%) online shopping carts are abandoned before purchase. Every travel retailer knows tools such as discount codes and flash […]

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Should hotels text their guests? Operators weigh in

  Should hotels be texting guests? This question was posed multiple times during the 2017 HITEC conference in Toronto, with varying levels of acceptance from operators. One thing is certain: […]

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7 data-driven themes for cracking the hotels customer experience

Sometimes executives make assumptions based on gut feel but should hotels start thinking more like tech companies to take back control? Love them or hate them – and yes hotels […]

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Chinese OTAs open to new ways of distribution connectivity and integration

The recent decision of Emirates to make their offerings available for booking on their ‘store’ on Alitrip via an NDC API indicates the readiness of intermediaries in China to embrace […]

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Seven ways to hone your Hotel PPC strategy

With summer arriving and ‘last minute holiday’ searches rising, now’s the time to start thinking about your PPC strategy. Most businesses, regardless of industry, will be subject to some level […]

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Google Flight Search: a dead man walking?

Bobby Healy, one of Google’s most outspoken critics, shares his opinion on what the European Commission’s fine means for flight search, and argues that a dedicated travel industry council might […]

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Key Drivers for Hotel and Resort Spa Profitability

Relaxation and a sense of wellbeing are at the heart of the spa and wellness market. Hence, it’s no wonder that hotels, resorts, and spas have begun to reorganize their […]

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Prospecting Campaigns: The Modern Billboard for Hotels

What are the best types of online campaigns for your hotel to run? Confusion abounds on this topic. Many hotels have questions about which types of campaigns are best, what […]

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Why travel brands should be investing in chat bots, now

It is common in the consumer marketing world to engage with customers where they pass their time, spend their money and focus their attention. This often involves employing a team […]

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