In five minutes or less, keep track of the most important news of the week, curated just for you. We present to you hand – picked news on latest industry perspectives and some general updates. Read on!!
RateTiger joins the Spanish Association of Hotel Directors – AEDH
RateTiger Hotel Channel Manager initiates collaboration with AEDH at FITUR 2019
Hotelbeds launches new features on its hotel extranet
Hotelbeds’ extranet for hoteliers adds functionalities that allow the visualization of fares and availability in real time for any hotel.
https://news.travelling.gr/2019/01/hotelbeds-launches-new-features-on-its-hotel-extranet/
The power of personalization and building personal connections
Expedia on how the travel industry is entering an era of both traveler and supplier personalization – leveraging high tech to deliver high touch experiences.
The psychology of online reviews
From the humble beginnings of word-of-mouth to an entire industry, feedback has certainly come a long way and it’s not stopping here.
https://www.trustyou.com/blog/guest-feedback-reviews/psychology-of-online-reviews
How consumer driven trends are impacting the world of hospitality
Sabre released a study which reveals the top consumer trends that will shape the hospitality industry in 2019 and beyond.
Download the report – https://www2.sabrehospitality.com/2019-global-trends-report?utm_source=hotelmarketing_com
How to resolve negotiated rate audit failures in the GDS
Some corporations test in their online booking environment that utilizes the GDS for connectivity. Requesting a screenshot from the client at the time they report an issue will help you identify the point of sale source of the audit. Unfortunately, during January and February many hotels will learn they have failed a preferred rate audit.
Hotel coworking space: The future of hospitality
Coworking spaces in hotels provide an area for hotel guests and locals to gather to work and meet. With the number of coworking members expected to jump to 3.8 million in 2020, it is only natural for hotels to capitalise on this feature.
https://www.traveldailymedia.com/coworking-space-hotels/
Hoteliers use revenue management to boost off-season
The off-season isn’t a hotelier’s favorite time of year. Rooms can sit empty, restaurants are quiet and the cash flow isn’t as robust.
But, this can also be the best time of year for hoteliers to try out creative promotions, boost their properties’ profiles with online travel agencies, partner with local attractions that are weather-appropriate for the time of year and even experiment with new restaurant menu selections.
http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/Articles/292401/Hoteliers-use-revenue-management-to-boost-off-season
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