SiteMinder

JULY 13, 2024

There are many ways you can approach this, from motivating guests to book directly to offering extended stays, up-sells or extras as well as encouraging guests to become a return visitor. Insights like your competitive set, historical performance, market and guest booking trends, and much more are now available on demand.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

How do you prepare your team for special events or holiday rushes? Can you give an example of how you’ve managed a large event or special occasion at a restaurant? How do you manage the restaurant’s budget and control costs? How do you manage the restaurant’s budget and control costs?

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Revenue Hub

APRIL 11, 2023

One example is when a front desk employee receives an inquiry for a hotel room that is fully booked; the employee will tell the guest that the hotel is fully booked and then do nothing else. It is even worse in hotels with extensive meeting spaces when employees tell the customer that the hotel is fully booked.

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Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

There will likely be a special event or sudden period of high demand, so always look for those opportunities. This helps you understand if there is market compression or depression that your on-books have not yet reflected, giving you the heads up to course-correct. Using external data about your market can assist here.

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eZee Absolute

MAY 29, 2024

But here’s the good news: with the right approach, you can turn those hotel RFPs into booked events and boost your hotel’s group business. They’ll outline their needs – number of rooms, meeting space, budget, you name it – and then they will send this list or hotel RFP to several hotels like yours.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

Another 25 percent said they were investing in special events and one-off promotions, and 24 percent said they were prioritizing takeout and delivery operations. Recent research data confirms a substantial increase in patrons not arriving for their bookings. Thirty-seven percent said they’re expanding catering operations.

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Revenue Hub

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The focus is on variable demand tied to market crises, short term booking windows, which are focused on guest spend and dynamic optimization embracing rate flexibility. This time we booked the room online, checking the brand rates as well and were satisfied we found a reasonable rate with the expectation of a high-quality experience.

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Pricing Marketing Training Book 95

Xotels

JANUARY 18, 2021

It allows you to target and market to a variety of consumer groups with different behaviour with an offer that matches their needs and budget level. Booking Lead Time. Today’s ways of booking make it difficult to identify the purpose of the trip. And when it comes to bookings made directly on your hotel website?

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Marketing Book Reservations Special Events 40

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Here are some of the advantages of using dynamic pricing at your hotel: Boost occupancy – When demand drops, you can drop your rate to increase the chances of a booking. It pays to take notice of what’s happening around you in real-time so you can quickly capitalise on opportunities to capture extra bookings or maximise profit.

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SiteMinder

JULY 12, 2022

Email marketing is one of the most viable and cost-effective ways for your hotel to reach guests and boost direct bookings. Email is a simple way to market effectively on a lower budget, and still drives great results. Requesting guests who book with you to opt-in. Creating a separate sign-up for your blog. Sharing the love.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 29, 2023

By keeping a close eye on each of these expense categories and understanding their impact on the overall budget, hoteliers can make informed decisions, ensuring both guest satisfaction and financial health. Create quality content and build social media followings as much as you can without investing a large budget.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In its early days around 2007, Airbnb appeared to be positioned in a niche for budget-conscious travellers, who did not mind sharing their accommodation with their hosts. Many hotels even manage to convert these bookings on their own website, since price comparisons are part of guests’ research and their booking process.

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The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Working within your budget’s limits is critical, as is developing an effective company plan that accounts for all employees, food, beverages, entertainment, maintenance, promotion, cleaning, and bills. Host comedy nights, poetry nights, or even book reading sessions at your pub and see the difference in footfall.

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Les Roches

MARCH 16, 2023

The types of holidays and trips they specialize in: Often, a client that requests the support of a luxury travel advisor is wealthy and will have a considerable budget. They may be looking to book a trip for a honeymoon, wedding, or special event.

Travel and Tourism 52

Travel and Tourism Training Catering Hospitality Management 52

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

During this time, parents are more concerned with buying their children's books and uniforms than spending $20 on a takeout meal. Increasing restaurant profit by hosting special events Hosting special events is a great way to give your customers a memorable and unique dining experience.

Pricing 78

Pricing Scheduling Events Marketing 78

7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

Have a function room to cater to special events and occasions A great restaurant experience goes beyond serving good quality food—you should sell them memories and unique experiences, too. You can also offer a custom menu for these special occasions, like party-sized pizzas, party platters, and drink towers.

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Les Roches

AUGUST 26, 2024

Travel agents can expect to earn around $59,565 per year, with the potential for higher earnings based on experience and specialization. Event coordinator Planners and managers who stage activities that boost the guest experience, ranging from conferences to weddings.

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Lithos POS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

You can use the customer report for various loyalty programs such as points-based loyalty programs, tiered loyalty programs, punch card loyalty programs, discounts and coupons, online and mobile loyalty programs, special event discounts, and feedback and review programs. So, finding the right one may challenging.

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POS Systems Accounting Front of House Server 69

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

As organic reach continues to dwindle, Facebook is primarily where guests will find key information, including hours, location, links and events. If you host special events, Facebook Events are a great way to increase their exposure. Increase Reach With Partners and Paid. Measure Sweet Success.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 30, 2022

Whether you feel like you've tried every advertising tactic in the book, or 2022 is the first time your restaurant has had a dedicated marketing budget, you can implement our restaurant advertising ideas to attract new customers and turn one-time visitors into loyal customers. Table of Content. Image Source.

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