reservations
How much does it cost to generate a voice reservations inquiry?
Despite that there is more information for guests to view online than ever before in the history of the lodging industry, the phones continue to ring in reservations offices and […]
Talent and technology go hand-in-hand in contact centers
Technology is transforming the way organizations interact with customers—but even the most promising digital tools still work best when paired with skilled humans. High-tech solutions like blockchain and automation will […]
Dissatisfied with Your CRS? You’re Not Alone
Online direct bookings must increase. That’s a mandate for nearly all hoteliers, and it places a premium on central reservation systems (CRS) – still the overwhelmingly preferred solution for distribution […]
It’s Time for Hotels to Wake Up and Re-evaluate Their Voice Channel
The voice channel delivers from 20 to 50% of bookings for hotel brands. So why has the Contact Center become such an overlooked hospitality distribution channel? In my opinion, our […]
Trends in reservations inquiry call volumes: Is there more to the numbers?
As a hotel reservations consultant and sales trainer, I’m often asked for my perspective on the current trends regarding the number of inquiry reservations call received vs. previous years. Many […]
How Much Does It Cost To Generate A Voice Reservations Inquiry?
Despite that there is more information for guests to view online than ever before in the history of the lodging industry, the phones continue to ring in reservations offices and […]
How To Reduce Direct Hotel Cancellations
Hotel cancellation terms are one of the major deciding factors for a guest making a booking. With OTAs promoting free cancellation as one of their major selling points consumers have […]
How to compare hotel channel manager providers
One of the most important pieces of technology for your hotel is a channel manager. Whether you’ve already invested in a channel management solution or are in the early […]
Hotel Reservation Software: What Is It & Why Do I Need It?
Before the 1940’s, reservations were booked by mail, telegram, or telephone, and often resulted in lost or forgotten reservations. NB: This is an article by StayNTouch Fast forward a couple […]
The State of Central Reservations Systems: Key Requirements Driving Evolution
Today’s travelers have high expectations of a personalized e-commerce experience along their journey, which makes guest-centric functionalities a top priority for a hotel chain’s central reservations systems (CRS). As a […]