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Current Airline Chaos Can Drive Check-out Time Extension Revenue

Flight disruption has become a near daily occurrence and passengers have been left stranded. But one man’s problem is another’s opportunity

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Hotel Digital Paid Media Planning

There is no magic bullet that will bring your perfect guest at perfect time at perfect rate but there are different strategies and budgets for paid media

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What Is Fair Pricing And Why Does Your Hotel Need It?

Fair pricing is not about underselling or undercutting competition. It’s about finding the right balance between business success and customer satisfaction

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Is US Hotel Industry Heading Inadvertently to Over Commoditization?

Is the US Hotel industry in a race to the bottom? Is it at risk of over commoditization where price becomes the only differentiator?

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The Key To Boosting Total Revenue In Your Hotel

Once you’ve identified each stage of the guest experience, you can move on to the next stage: defining potential revenue streams across many touchpoints

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How To Spot Dates Where Your Hotel Can Increase Rates

With the ebb and flow of pricing, rate changes must be frequent, and a hotel must regularly adjust pricing based on demand, forecasts, and competition

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Hotel Digital Marketing Lower Funnel: What Is It and Why Important?

What is the lower funnel, where does it fit into hotel marketing activities and why is it (possibly) the most effective use of digital marketing investment

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How to Create Alignment From a Fragmented Booking Funnel

The more vendors and programs you are using in the booking funnel, the more data sets you will need to weed through to determine the best course of action

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How to Measure Your Hotel Profitability

Understanding hotel profitability ratios isn’t always straightforward because you may not have all the information you need to understand your ROI or ROE

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Channel Manager: Definition, Types And How To Choose One

Using a channel manager is the most effective way to keep on top of reservations so you can negotiate best rates and, ultimately, maximise your profit

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