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Copycat Marketing: Why Being Original Beats Following Trends

As you rethink your marketing strategy, copying others may get some traction, but crafting a unique identity for guests will make you a destination

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Myth of the Perfect Booking Engine: Personal Touch Still Wins

Before you consider investing in your next booking engine, remember: a little bit of humanity can go a long way. We are in the hospitality business.

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Be a Revenue Sleuth and Unmask Revenue Maximization Tactics

The difference between a revenue manager and a revenue sleuth is more than just their focus; it’s their approach to maximizing value

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Quality of Guest Experience Focus Boosts Long Term Revenue

What if we focused more on the quality of each guest’s experience? Turns out, investing in guest satisfaction can significantly boost long-term revenue

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How Over-Optimization Can Harm Your Revenue Strategy

In hotel management, over-optimization is like obsessing over polishing the silverware – it’s exhausting, tedious and often, the extra shine goes unnoticed.

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Why Your Hotel’s Social Media Strategy is Outdated (And How to Fix It)

Let’s explore why your hotel’s social media approach might need a serious update, and more crucially, how to modernize it for today’s digital landscape

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Value Based Pricing: Are You Charging What Your Rooms Are Worth?

Value-based pricing flips the script. You look outward instead of inward. It’s not what the room costs you; it’s what the experience is worth to your guest

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Why Too Much Information Can Sink Revenue Management Efforts

In a world where data is king, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of information. With the right strategies, you can navigate your revenue ship to success

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Selling Out vs. Maximizing Revenue: The Delicate Balance

You’re not looking to eliminate risk entirely. Instead, the aim is to manage it where you’re optimizing for revenue without stretching your resources thin

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Is Customer Loyalty Overrated? Acquisition May be More Profitable

Nurturing existing guest loyalty is important, but don’t underestimate the power of casting a wide net and reeling in new prospects

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