Expert Insights

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Hotel Branding: Logo, Color Palette, Tagline Complete. Now What?

The opportunity lies in embracing branding as a consistent practice, where logo and tagline come last and branding takes a seat in the heart of the business

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An ‘End to Unfair Practices’: New Laws to Rein in Power of OTAs

From price parity clauses to the fact that OTAs hoard user data, the hotel industry has long been crying out for measures to restore balance

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How ChatGPT and Other Tools Can Help Boost Hotels’ Direct Bookings

By employing personalized messaging and leveraging predictive analytics, hotels can enhance direct bookings and boost conversion rates simultaneously

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The Total Revenue Management Approach: Strategies, Analytics and Metrics

Total Revenue Management is a strategic approach to increase any revenue in the hotel. Explained so simply, however, it requires some research

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What’s Wrong With Business Intelligence Solutions Today?

Most business intelligence solutions don’t give actionable insights that show users where they can make changes to influence revenue or efficiencies

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Overcome Booking Abandonment With Hotel Website Personalization

With direct bookings performing strongly, it’s never been more important for hoteliers to boost conversion rates and reduce abandonment

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Key Components of a Successful Hotel Quarterly Business Review

A quarterly business review (QBR) is a meeting held every quarter to review the hotel performance and define areas for improvement for next quarter

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The Impact of an RMS on Enhancing Hotel Guest Experience

Often viewed solely as a tool for pricing and channel distribution, the potential of an RMS to dramatically uplift guest experience is vastly underestimated

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Expedia Best Practices and Special Programs on Offer

We focus on the specifics, best practices and other aspects of and about Expedia and give you a brief guide to set yourself up in the best possible way

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10 Ways to Engage Your Followers on Instagram

Instagram for Hotels: What to Post and Features to Use

Instagram has changed significantly. Here’s a breakdown of the different features and how they can be used in your hotel marketing strategy

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