It’s summer, and we’re in the middle of a unique calendar year, which means most hoteliers have probably not concerned themselves with refining their distribution strategy. That’s understandable, but if you can squeeze an extra hour or so out of your day to pay closer attention to your channel manager, you’ll be able to maximize… (more)
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Why your website needs to go mobile right now
Over the past decade, smartphones have revolutionized our lives and have become completely interconnected into our everyday routines, so much so that we barely even notice them at times. From connecting with friends to shopping online, taking photographs or planning and booking a vacation, the opportunities are endless. It’s because of this significance that hoteliers… (more)
Four things hoteliers can do to increase direct bookings
If there’s one question hoteliers ask themselves every day, it’s: “how can I increase direct hotel bookings?”. And that’s understandable because ‘beating’ the online travel agents (OTAs) feels like an impossible task… …until you realise that it isn’t really a battle. Seriously – in order to gain more direct bookings as a hotelier, you need to view this industry… (more)
Al Fresco In April: Ways To Take Advantage Of Outdoor Bookings
The hospitality industry has certainly been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic, but it looks like hope is back on the menu. As part of his roadmap out of lockdown, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that hospitality venues will be able to start offering outdoor al fresco services again from April 12. With… (more)
Pelican Bay Resort is prepared for any natural disaster with InnQuest roomMaster cloud PMS
PELICAN BAY RESORT’S PROFILE Located on beautiful Aransas Bay in Rockport-Fulton, TX, Pelican Bay Resort is very popular with its guests because of its New England-style cottages, poolside mini-suites and accommodations in the Lodge, nestled among mature, shady oaks. Families in particular, enjoy the safe, quiet atmosphere, the property’s fishing pier and other local amenities near the Gulf of Mexico. … (more)
The Key Ingredients of a Powerful Channel Manager
There are so many sources of potential business for modern hotels. From the humble hotel website to the myriad of online travel agencies (OTAs) and review websites, guests can, literally, appear from anywhere. But how do you tame this vast online platform of bookings? For new and experienced hoteliers alike, channel management can be something… (more)
Is your mobile-unfriendly booking engine costing you bookings?
There’s no doubt that smartphones have brought more and more convenience to our lives. Think of all the things we do from our smartphones: Play games, watch movies, listen to music, book flights, even make hotel reservations. On any given day, you can look around and see people intently staring at their mobile devices; in… (more)
How These Three Technologies Can Enhance Your Guest Experience
There aren’t a lot of businesses these days that don’t have some form of automation; from airline ticket counters, to self-checkouts at the grocery store, automation can be considered a blessing and a curse. However, while full automation may reduce operational and staffing costs, in the hotel industry it also eliminates the ability to utilize… (more)
How UK hoteliers can boost destination promotion to boost occupancy
Some hotels try hard to be unique so that guests are more likely to come knocking, but the biggest influence on booking numbers will often be location, location, location. Hence, destination promotion is crucial in having guests flock to your hotel. The UK hospitality industry is currently in a period where reaching out to domestic… (more)