Tips & Trends

The days of relying on just one or two booking platforms are over. Today’s travelers are everywhere, browsing OTAs on their commute, checking metasearch sites over coffee, and scrolling Instagram…

Hospitality has always had its own “language”, a mix of industry jargon, acronyms, and abbreviations that can sound like code to outsiders. From revenue meetings to guest service chats, these…

Future-proof your hotel with smart tech integrations that streamline bookings, boost visibility, and elevate the guest experience. Running a hotel today is about more than warm welcomes and comfy beds…

Turn lookers into bookers with a seamless, connected booking journey powered by smart visibility and conversion tools. Ever get the feeling that people are landing on your hotel website but…

Until recently, Instagram was mostly seen as a branding platform, great for sharing beautiful visuals, telling your story, and engaging with potential guests. But that’s changed. In a move that’s…

AI isn’t just the future of travel, it’s already here, quietly shaping millions of travel plans each day.  From chat-based trip planners like ChatGPT and Google Bard to AI-powered recommendations…

Imagine this: a guest spots your hotel, loves what they see, and books right away. Sounds easy, right? Those days are long gone. Today, booking feels more like navigating a…

Hotels rely on OTAs like Booking.com, Agoda, and Expedia to stay visible and fill rooms. But while these platforms drive bookings, they can also cause unintended revenue loss — not…

STAAH SwiftBook’s integration with Google booking links is driving more direct revenue for thousands of properties around the world. We all know how guests book today: they Google it. Whether…

Direct bookings are more than just a way to cut out commissions, they’re a strategic edge. This blog breaks down what it takes to grow them: understanding guest expectations, building…