loyalty

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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How the Guest Journey Can Help Your Hotel Hit Revenue Bullseye

  If you’ve read an article about hotel technology in the last 6 months, you’ve probably heard about the guest journey. Typically, the journey describes three main phases: pre-stay (or […]

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Hotels Versus OTAs: Who Is Winning Over Millennial Travelers?

The American Hotel & Lodging Association recently unveiled a new campaign designed to spread awareness about the “dangers” of booking a hotel through a third party. The campaign is a […]

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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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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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