Adding non-traditional revenue streams for your hotel
New fees for guest bookings can help generate revenue for the hotel while offering assurances and options to guests who have special requests. Surely hotel revenue managers are doing everything […]
Hotel 101: Understanding ADR
Part two of our three part series about the critical metrics we use in the hospitality industry explores ADR. We are going back to the basics to define terms used […]
Hotels vs. the (OTA) World
Seven years ago, airlines – one in particular – were coming to blows with the OTA. American pulled out of Orbitz and Expedia rallied behind its competitor and booted the […]
How to get started with big data in your hotel
The whole conversation around big data is exhausting. The possibilities are endless. But here we are, every day, worried that we are sitting on a mountain of data but doing […]
Hotel 101: Understanding Occupancy
We’re getting back to basics to help you better understand the critical metrics we use in the hospitality industry necessary to measuring performance. To fully maximize hotel performance, we use […]
Devil in Data Detail: Are your Distribution Agreements working?
There’s arguably no other four-lettered word that has made quicker-and more impactful-moves in the hospitality industry than “data” has. With the ascension of the Internet igniting a brisk evolution of […]
Paying the Intermediaries: An Analysis of Hotel Commissions
The increasing incidence of intermediaries selling hotel rooms and other services is a major topic of discussion among U.S. hotel owners and operators. From online travel agents to convention housing companies, […]
Metasearch: the winning approach to direct bookings
Technology has consistently changed our approach to the ways we manage and do business. As consumers are always connected to their digital channels, their habits are constantly evolving. These constant […]
Priceline secret sauce: humility, synergy and people
CEO Glenn Fogel was in the keynote hot seat at EyeforTravel Europe last week talking about staying ahead of the curve. Pamela Whitby sums up his key points Sitting “humbly” […]
Direct Messaging Guests: The On-site Experience
We have previously talked about direct messaging, so you might already know why it’s important to not be afraid of direct messaging your guests and the do’s and don’ts of […]
