Airbnb Share of US Lodging Demand Increasing at Decelerating Rate
Since 2007, when Airbnb was created, the U.S. lodging industry has experienced a rapid increase in both traditional hotel demand and lodging demand occurring in the sharing economy. Airbnb has […]
Over, Under, and Double: A Hotelier’s Guide to Booking Crises
Managing reservations to maximize revenue can be a complicated task. Trying to minimize the damage of no-shows and cancellations can result in more reservations than available rooms—while playing it safe to […]
Revenue management and marketing: A powerhouse duo
In the current competitive climate of our industry, the presence of revenue management and marketing in any thoughtful hotel strategy has become absolutely critical. One of the greatest challenges faced […]
Some new thinking on loyalty…
This week I read a really interesting article published by Oracle and for today’s blog, I thought I would drill down on a couple of points that I found intriguing. […]
Hotels and OTAs need to work together to maximise revenues
Hotels and Online Travel Agents (OTAs) need to work together to find a collaborative approach that maximises revenues, builds brand confidence and rewards consumer loyalty, according to a panel of […]
Use Your Hotel Blog To Climb The Search Rankings
With the continuing dominance of the OTAs and an ever more competitive online travel market, climbing to a prominent position in the search rankings is more challenging than ever. It […]
5 big hotel website design trends for 2018
Web design trends rarely stay still for long. In 2018, we’re seeing some creative new ideas and a few reimagined versions of retro designs. In the hyper-competitive hotel industry, great […]
Hit the OTAs with a rebound: 5 direct booking strategies
Love them or hate them, the OTAs are here to stay. Smart hotels know they must take control of their data and deploy smart marketing strategies to lure guests to […]
How Hoteliers Can Show Exclusive Rates Even OTAs Don’t Have
In today’s digital landscape, hoteliers struggle to attract the attention of shoppers, as well as maintain that engagement throughout the travel planning journey. With only 9% of U.S. travelers knowing […]
Want to Increase Hotel Room Sales? Use Behavioural Economics!
Consumer psychology has always played an important part in driving their purchase decisions. NB: This is an article from Staah Let’s look at how you can use this buying psychology […]