loyalty

Designing a Guest Loyalty Program to Increase Bookings and Revenue

The hospitality industry, like any other industry in this cutthroat competitive era is massively overcrowded, implying that many hotels, big and small, have swarmed the industry in the recent past […]

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Six reasons why traditional loyalty programs need shaking up

Sam Shank, chief executive of hotel booking app HotelTonight, reveals why traditional travel loyalty programs leave a lot to be desired People tend to love loyalty programs and being rewarded […]

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Is loyalty still relevant in the travel industry?

Everyone keeps telling us that loyalty is dead. It’s probably true, certainly in the low-cost airline market. But what they forget is that for many brands, it never really existed. […]

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Three ways your revenue strategy improves guest service

Delivering an unforgettable guest experience is a brand promise delivered on by hotels around the world. And to say it’s an important promise for hotels to make is a bit […]

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Hotels: the cost of loyalty schemes

This time next summer Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson will be hoping that a crucial element of last autumn’s US$13bn acquisition of rival Starwood Hotels – creating the world’s biggest […]

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Why personalisation can deliver 6% more revenue for your hotel

All hotels are looking for ways to increase turnover. The more revenue a hotel can generate, the more options they give themselves to create profitable business strategies. NB: This is […]

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Secret Prices, Genius rates: OTA loyalty offerings gain traction

Josh Belkin, Hotels.com’s vice president and general manager for North America, says offering exclusive pricing to loyalty program members is a win for all parties involved. Customers get better prices. […]

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Top 3 Rate Shopping Trends to Watch in 2017

We know that hospitality customers are more demanding than ever before.  There’s more competition each year due to new builds and the increasing prevalence of OTAs and short-term rentals. NB: […]

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Loyalty Programs Must Move Beyond Discounts

Loyalty programs have become a more valuable tool for every type of hotel as the Book Direct movement has increased momentum. They are seen, especially by major chains, as the […]

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Do You (Really) Understand the Value of Retaining Customers?

As a hotel manager, you’ll already know that attracting new customers is a costly business. With the cost of sales increasing all the time as a result of high commissions […]

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