hotels

Driving Direct Bookings Comes at a Cost Too

A little over a year ago, I wrote an article that struck a sensitive nerve: Hotels Promoting Direct Bookings: It’s About Time! Perhaps this is why it was widely shared […]

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How hotels can stay up in a down market

Today, hotels are battling it out on numerous fronts to keep themselves ahead in a constantly challenging marketplace. Increased industry competition, the growth of the sharing economy, and the need […]

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How guest feedback can enhance your revenue management strategy

While revenue management is very much a numbers game, the fundamentals are evolving fast. One key area of change is the impact a hotel’s online reputation has on revenue – […]

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Hotel measurement and management of productivity is hit and miss

“It’s not always that we need to do more but rather that we need to focus on less.” — Nathan W. Morris In hospitality, the measurement and management of productivity is […]

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Should hotels text their guests? Operators weigh in

  Should hotels be texting guests? This question was posed multiple times during the 2017 HITEC conference in Toronto, with varying levels of acceptance from operators. One thing is certain: […]

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7 data-driven themes for cracking the hotels customer experience

Sometimes executives make assumptions based on gut feel but should hotels start thinking more like tech companies to take back control? Love them or hate them – and yes hotels […]

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Seven ways to hone your Hotel PPC strategy

With summer arriving and ‘last minute holiday’ searches rising, now’s the time to start thinking about your PPC strategy. Most businesses, regardless of industry, will be subject to some level […]

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Key Drivers for Hotel and Resort Spa Profitability

Relaxation and a sense of wellbeing are at the heart of the spa and wellness market. Hence, it’s no wonder that hotels, resorts, and spas have begun to reorganize their […]

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Prospecting Campaigns: The Modern Billboard for Hotels

What are the best types of online campaigns for your hotel to run? Confusion abounds on this topic. Many hotels have questions about which types of campaigns are best, what […]

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Why travel brands should be investing in chat bots, now

It is common in the consumer marketing world to engage with customers where they pass their time, spend their money and focus their attention. This often involves employing a team […]

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