hotels

Demand Will Continue To Exceed Moderating New Hotel Supply Levels

New hotel rooms coming onto the U.S. market shouldn’t be a concern for established hotel operators because demand will continue to exceed moderating new-supply levels through 2019, according to CBRE […]

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How To Combat Shortening Lead Times

The hotel expectations of today’s guests are higher than ever. With so many offers and choices in the palm of their hand, the time they are willing to spend on […]

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The Data Journey in a Hotel

Data scientists are becoming increasingly popular and necessary as industries realize the need to manage data points and understand how to collect and breakdown their data to better advance their […]

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Occupancy Does Not By Its Nature Grow Average Daily Rate

Occupancy does not by its nature grow average daily rate, and industry experts said revenue managers and GMs must fully rely on rate increases independent of occupancy. Panelists at the […]

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How To Design Your Email Campaigns To Retain More Guests

You don’t need to hear it again: it’s easier (and cheaper) to retain a previous guest than it is to obtain a new one. And one of the most important […]

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Another Move By The OTAs That Is Harmful To Hotel Profitability

Two recent events in hotel distribution created a mild media buzz, but unfortunately were ignored by some hoteliers and quickly forgotten by the industry: Expedia’s Add-On Advantage and Booking.basic. NB: […]

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How To Get More Reservations Via Your B&B’s Website

Your B&B’s website is one of your most valuable assets. Not only is it the best place for you to promote your property and describe your amenities, but it is […]

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PolyU Study Evaluates Airbnb – Friend or Threat?

Home rental sites such as Airbnb do not yet represent a threat to Singapore’s budget hotel operators, although the market is under considerable pressure from new entrants, according to a […]

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Consumers Want Amazon To Be a Travel Booking Site: What Can Hotels Learn?

Amazon dominates the world of e-commerce. Could it do the same in online travel bookings? Consumers would happily use the platform to book their travel plans if given the chance, […]

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Successful Loyalty Programs Must Offer More Than Pricing Discounts

In a world where retailers understand the importance of keeping their existing customers and finding ways to have them come back to purchase repeatedly, the question needs to be asked […]

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