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!!
Is your PMS enough for distribution?
With inter-connectivity being one of the key focus for 2020, hoteliers need to get the distribution basics right. Are you getting real-time reservation updates directly into your hotel system? Do you get a bird’s eye view of your inventory status at all times? Are you struggling with overbookings or manual entry errors? It’s time you connect your PMS to your channel manager for seamless updates.
https://www.erevmax.com/blog/index.php/2019/12/is-your-pms-enough-for-distribution/
Google now includes taxes and fees in hotel searches
Google launched features intended to make finding, comparing, and booking hotels less stressful. Starting this week, guests will be able to browse personalized search results and narrow down properties by neighborhood, and view hotel receipts that reflect the actual amount you can expect to pay for a given stay (including taxes and fees).
https://venturebeat.com/2020/01/08/google-now-includes-taxes-and-fees-in-hotel-searches/
Four key trends the hotel industry can’t ignore during 2020
Now that we’re all back at work, attention is turning to the year ahead. Dori Stein, CEO, Fornova shares his predictions for the main trends that will influence hotel chains’ success in 2020.
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4096435.html
Hotel Technology Trends 2020
When adopting hotel technology, the hospitality industry is like an elephant. Interestingly it also favoured elephants in its partners as well. Same as the animal, hotels preferred to spend time with those the same as them.
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4096402.html
Could subscription travel be the new way to holiday in 2020?
A new company promises insider knowledge and free hotel stays via its subscription concept.
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/travel/a30440445/subscription-travel-trend/
Is Personalization in Hospitality Dead or Alive?
Personalization of the customer experience – from digital marketing and website experience, revenue management and pricing, CRM and loyalty marketing, and on-property guest experience – has become a buzzword at industry conferences, webinars and in the hospitality media. So… is personalization dead or alive in hotel digital marketing, website experience, revenue management, CRM and on-property guest experience?
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/panel/125000035.html
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