The hotel industry can be a fierce battlefield, especially as home-sharing rises as a disrupter in an already cluttered market. So, how do you stand out? Consider these statistics from…
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Its the people in your hotel that make the difference to your guests’ experience. The industry training expert, Doug Kennedy, shares thoughts and tips on achieving excellence in your hospitality…
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Technology nowadays is indispensable to businesses. It is how they survive in such a competitive market. Hotels can no longer do without digital solutions because this is how travellers are…
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Front desk staff have the power to convert inquiry calls into direct bookings. Hotel Marketing expert, Doug Kennedy, shares insights on how little training can help make this all-important channel…
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Distribution plans need diversified strategies to cater to seasonal changes. A well-thought-out action plan helps maintain healthy levels of demand all year long. Seasonal changes affect occupancy rates. The slow…
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Completing a globally recognized online course from ARMA has helped Yatish Thombare fine-tune his revenue management skills and further grow his property’s yield. “It was applied learning on real-life booking…
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Travellers are willing to spend up to 30% more than the average daily room rates (ADRs) when they feel that they are getting a better deal by booking a package.…
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Smart pricing for hotels – with this new feature in ConvertDirect Booking Engine and grow your bookings from specific targets. Do you have a certain number of guests coming from…
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Having a safe and secured website; and creating a trust for your guest is extremely important especially when you have a booking engine. Consumers have been warned for years about…
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Alexa, send up my coffee: It’s here. It’s real. And you need to take it seriously
27 February 2019Amazon’s Alexa took up the job of hotel concierge with Marriott in mid-2018. It’s done well and is now ready for consideration by your property. At first, everyone felt it…