Business Intelligence and Revenue Management Software Help Hoteliers to Compete for Every Dollar By Nick Fortuna All hoteliers want to achieve 100% occupancy, so what’s wrong with steeply discounting your last few vacant rooms each night and putting that inventory on high-commission travel websites? Since no one makes money from empty rooms, surely some revenue is better … [Read more...] about Padding the Bottom Line
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Beyond the Room
Boosting Non-Room Revenue Through Strategic Amenities and Partnerships By Elsbeth Russell Room-based revenue has long been the traditional means of hotel profitability, but in today’s dynamic landscape, it’s no longer the whole story. The future of hospitality success lies not just in heads in beds, but in the experiences and services that engage both overnight guests … [Read more...] about Beyond the Room
The Rise of Subscription Service Models
Subscription-Based Services Help Hoteliers Stay Ahead By Amy King When you think of subscription services, you might immediately think of platforms like Netflix and Spotify, or even news subscriptions, retail subscriptions, or gym memberships. With these models, customers pay a fee at regular intervals in exchange for a product or service. More recently, subscription … [Read more...] about The Rise of Subscription Service Models
Beyond Automation
AI-driven commercial services empower hotel operations. By Romal (RJ) Jayswal The hospitality industry grapples with one of the highest labor turnover rates, trapping hotel owners in an endless cycle of hiring and training. They are left overwhelmed and forced to step into operations when needed, stretching themselves too thin. The focus must shift to reimagining how … [Read more...] about Beyond Automation
Competitive Edge
At AAHOACON’s Collegiate Championship, the next generation of hoteliers cut their teeth in hotel management. By A.D. Thompson There is evidence, suggest some studies, that Gen Z may be less sociable than previous generations when it comes to face-to-face interaction. The purported catalyst? A meaty entree of coming-of-age during a time of rapid technological … [Read more...] about Competitive Edge