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5 Tips to Increase Hotel Newsletter Signups

Are Morch

Newsletters are an excellent communication tool for the hospitality industry. Indeed, you can use social media and phone conversations to communicate with guests. However, newsletters are the best means to truly update and engage them without being intrusive. But existing and prospective clients must sign up to read your newsletters. So, this article reveals how […].

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Pre-Call Preparation: The 10 Commandments of Sales Success

Anthony Cole Training

Are your salespeople following the first commandment of sales success? Our new video series with Mark Trinkle introduces the 10 Commandments of Sales Success. Today we start with number one- Pre-Call Preparation.

Sales 156
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23 Webinar Best Practices to Drive Attendance and Engagement

Social Tables

The most successful webinars are specific, interesting, and engaging. They have captivating hosts, cover relevant content, and provide attendees with invaluable information. But how do webinar organizers take an idea and transform it into an appealing virtual event? Which webinar best practices do the most successful virtual event planners and organizers follow?

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Drone food delivery is taking off

eHotelier

A major potential advantage of drone-based food delivery is that drones are eco-friendly, in line with calls to promote sustainability in the food service industry.

Services 111
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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!

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Why Hotels and Hostels Should Use Wallpaper in Decor

Are Morch

Designing the interior of a hotel or hostel is important for several reasons. It sets the tone for guests’ stay, reflects the brand and image of the establishment, and can help to create a unique selling point. In recent years, there has been a trend toward using wallpaper in hotel and hostel designs. It is […]. The post Why Hotels and Hostels Should Use Wallpaper in Decor appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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What the Changing Traveller Report told us about travellers planning a stay at a hotel group or chain

SiteMinder

As dynamic travellers evolve, their changing behaviours and preferences are having very real impacts on the hoteliers seeking to attract and engage them. That was the key message from SiteMinder’s recent Changing Traveller Report, the world’s largest accommodation consumer survey, highlighting the major traveller trends transforming the world of accommodation.

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The next sustainable food trend could be invasivorism

eHotelier

Still in its nascent stage, we think invasivorism will become quite popular in five to ten decades, and intrepid hotel brands stand a chance at gaining some cache by being early adopters.

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Want to increase your hotel’s revenue? Focus on guest experience

STAAH

A positive guest experience can result in glowing online reviews, return visits, and a brand reputation that contributes to ongoing growth. If guests enjoy their stay at your hotel, they are more likely to return and refer your hotel to others, helping you attract even more guests. With more than 83% of guests looking at recommendations from friends, family and an active online community, guest experience is critical for conversions.

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Hotel financial statements: What are they and how to read them

SiteMinder

As a hotel operator, staying on top of your finances is essential to the long-term profitability of your business. With the right financial information at your fingertips, you can make sound decisions for your hotel, fine-tune your business strategies, deal with any red flags before they become bigger problems and drive sustainable growth. There are various types of hotel financial statements, and each one is designed to provide insights into a specific aspect of your business.

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glh to become Clermont Hotel Group

Boutique Hotel News

UK: London-based hotel owner and operator Great London Hospitality (glh) has revealed it will rebrand as Clermont Hotel Group. The announcement comes as the group reaches £90 million investment over the past four years. Additional investments are planned across the portfolio in the coming months, following an initial £18 million refurbishment of the group’s anchor brand, The Clermont, in Charing Cross and Victoria.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas appoints Chairman of Malaysian Association of Hotels, Rolex Phang Chyuan Shei, as People and Culture Director

eHotelier

In his new role, Rolex will be in charge of maintaining employee relations and ensuring implementation of Anantara’s mission and talent strategy, as well as focusing on employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and compliance.

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Travel Secrets Airlines Won’t Tell You

Hotels by Day

Booking and departing for a trip should be straightforward, but unwanted stresses can undoubtedly occur. From long delays to dodgy food, myriad things could jeopardize your travel plans or tarnish your flying experience. Luckily we’ve outlined some airline travel secrets so you can beat any potential problems that could occur before and during your flight. […] The post Travel Secrets Airlines Won’t Tell You appeared first on HotelsByDay.

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The Hostel Industry Is Up for Huge Success! [Here’s Why and How]

eZee Absolute

“Following the passion” and “traveling the world”, these two things have a huge fan base. But among these, there is only one winner. Traveling it is, of course! Just kidding. (Not really!). Well, I didn’t know that traveling was winning in such a dramatic way till I recently talked with two of my colleagues, Shreeya and Harshajit. They were exploring these beautiful accommodations on the internet and told me how they wanted to visit all these places to experience amazing stays there.

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Four Seasons appoints Alejandro Reynal as CEO

Boutique Hotel News

Worldwide: Alejandro Reynal has joined Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts as the company’s CEO and president, succeeding John Davison. Davison, who announced his intention to retire late last year, will remain a member of the Four Seasons board of directors. . Reynal joins Four Seasons from Apple Leisure Group, a luxury resort management group which Hyatt acquired in 2021.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

Companies all over the world, including Marriot International and Hilton Worldwide, are aware of the value of including DEI in their talent acquisition strategy. However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. When comparing the hospitality industries in India, Iraq, the UK, and the US, you will see that there is a consistent underrepresentation of persons from different ethnic, gender, and disability origins across all levels of the i

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Three metrics that count in your food operation

eHotelier

If you do not have all three of these metrics on your radar screen at the same time, you are flying the profit picture in your food operation with at least one eye closed.

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Top Airbnb alternatives for hotels to expand their distribution

SiteMinder

There was a time when hotel owners were divided in their opinion on whether Airbnb is competition to hotels and whether it affects hotel rates or not. With hindsight, Airbnb is not only a growing business that has just received a bullish rating by global investment firm AB Bernstein for how it ‘uniquely inspires’ customers, but it also hosts hotels on its platform.

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How To Start A Hotel Business

Catala Consulting

Table of Contents Have you ever wondered how to start a hotel business? You can take a deep breath; we’ll take it up from there. This resource has all you need to get started. Starting a hotel business might seem like a super lucrative business idea, In today’s world, but there’s a lot more to it than erecting a 5-star tower with over 100 rooms or uploading your hotel on Airbnb.

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UK government performs fiscal U-turn

Boutique Hotel News

UK: New chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that the majority of measures in his predecessor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget will be scrapped. As the UK government aims to stabilise the financial markets, Hunt has announced he will get rid of most the measures announced less than a month ago. Several of the new proposals will affect the travel and hospitality sectors.

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A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack

The race to 100% digital is on. With the restaurant industry still in the early innings of its digital transformation, brands need an airtight strategy when it comes to building out their tech stack. Download the buyer’s guide to learn where to prioritize your efforts and get the most out of every investment.

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6 brilliant video marketing ideas for hotels

eHotelier

Video content gives travelers a sneak peek into every aspect of their potential vacation experience before they even take off on their trip.

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4 Small Towns That Give Off Perfect Fall Vibes

Lodging Interactive

There is something about that small-town New England charm that beckons us – practically every seasonal Hallmark movie has a similar setting. We want to be surrounded by those autumn colors, front porches decorated with pumpkins, mums and hay bales, and white picket fences adorned with garland as we sip on our hot coffee […] The post 4 Small Towns That Give Off Perfect Fall Vibes appeared first on McConnell Marketing.

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6 Ways Hotels Can Beat Seasonal Fluctuations in Tourism

AskSuite

Tired of struggling with seasonality in the hotel industry? This article brings you 6 useful tips to navigate that like a pro! O post 6 Ways Hotels Can Beat Seasonal Fluctuations in Tourism apareceu primeiro em Asksuite | Hotel Chatbot.

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Guestline acquires Newbridge Software

Boutique Hotel News

Europe/Asia: Guestline, a European hotel software platform, has acquired Newbridge Software Ltd, a cloud-native electronic point of sale (ePOS) software company. The acquisition will assist Guestline in providing the software necessary to operate bars and restaurants. It will strengthen Guestline’s platform which already provides distribution, guest experience, operations software and payments to hotels across Europe and Asia. .

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Beyond the Basics: How to Develop and Retain a Top-Performing Sales Team

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego

Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.

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3 marketing tips for your employer branding

eHotelier

With the ongoing labour shortage crisis, building a strong employer branding is crucial in travel and hospitality.

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Étude de cas : Comment récolter des avis positifs ?

Experience Hotel

Comment récolter plus de commentaires et avis positifs, améliorer votre moyenne globale et ainsi grimper dans le classement TripAdvisor ? Dans cette étude ce cas… Nous vous racontons comment un hôtel à récolté 886 avis dont seuls 34 en dessous de 4/5, ce qui lui a permis de gagner 0.2 point sur sa note globale (4,3 4,5), et de gagner 361 places pour se placer 42ème dans le classement TripAdvisor des hôtels à Paris.

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World Travel Market 2022

In1solutions

It’s official. World Travel Market will be taking place at ExCeL London from Monday, November 7th to Wednesday, November 9th. We’ll have eyes and ears on the ground, ready to catch up with valued clients, meet new partners, and keep abreast of market trends. We are continuing to integrate our technology with a host of payment gateway providers. We already partner with over forty, but you can bet we won’t stop there.

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Baltic Hotel comes to market at £10m

Boutique Hotel News

UK: The Baltic Hotel, located in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, is being marketed by Knight Frank at a guide price of £10.5 million. Baltic Hotel first opened in July 2021 with 52 bedrooms. Town Hotels , the hospitality division of Living Brick, invested around £7 million into the project. The property has potential to develop a roof terrace and bar in addition to its existing indoor and outdoor pub areas, restaurant, and event space.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Creating more purposeful touch points in the contactless era

eHotelier

The uneven global industry rebound, uncertain economic environment, and labor market challenges require properties to embrace operational efficiency in the months and years ahead.

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Faster Sales. Better Profit: 10 Ways to Speed Up Your Sales Cycle

eZee Absolute

Hotel sales is one of the most daunting aspects, isn’t it? Most sales professionals always find it frustrating when closing a lead takes forever. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Every hotel, irrespective of its shape and size, can speed up its sales cycle. You just need to spare some time to understand your current process, implement certain steps, and voila!

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How to Conduct a Digital Marketing Assessment for Your Hospitality Business with Ease

Lure Agency

How do you know if your hospitality marketing strategy drives the most revenue possible? From wasteful media campaigns to underperforming landing pages, there’s a lot to consider. As a hospitality business, it’s important to understand your digital marketing ecosystem and how it all translates to the bottom line. By conducting a digital marketing assessment, you can gain valuable insights into your guests’ journey, your competition, and what digital marketing channels will work best for your bus

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One man, Four Seasons

Boutique Hotel News

Alejandro Reynal’s appointment as CEO and president of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts comes at an exciting time for the group. Having recently announced its foray into luxury yachts and celebrated the first flight of its brand new private jet, Four Seasons is clearly betting on the future of ultra-luxe travel experiences. Current trends show a demand for blow-out, high-quality trips which could place Four Seasons in a strong position to capture market share within the luxury travel and ho

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Beyond The Meeting Room: Luxury Magazine Resource

Escape into a world of luxury and dive into the future of tech, fun takes on the American pastime, and many inspirational individuals. With engaging reports on fashion, food, travel, finance, sports, and more, download now and enjoy the read!