SiteMinder

MARCH 17, 2025

A hotel director oversees the daily operations of a hotel, ensuring everything runs efficiently while delivering a high standard of guest service. Theyre responsible for key areas such as staff management, guest satisfaction, and financial performance, all while aligning the hotels activities with broader business goals.

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 10, 2025

From ensuring guest satisfaction to m anaging room inventory , keeping accurate track of bookings stands out as a crucial function. But It's a bargain for small hotels watching their budget.   But is the booking system with google calendar the right choice for your hotel business ?

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Metasphere

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Guests expect seamless experiences, from booking to checkout, while hotel management faces the challenge of balancing operational excellence and exceptional guest satisfaction. Relying on manual processes or outdated systems can lead to inefficiencies, errors, and dissatisfied guests.

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The challenge here is finding ways to increase guest satisfaction. How can a hospitality business adhere to the whims of individual guests without leaving gaps in the upkeep of other departments? PMS effectively synchronizes each department and its tasks, from the front desk to housekeeping, and back again.

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Hotelogix

AUGUST 26, 2024

By keeping everyone connected, the hotel can provide better service and ensure that guests have a great experience during their stay.    Importance of Effective Interdepartmental Communication in a Hotel Interdepartmental communication is the key to smooth operations and guest satisfaction.

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Hotel Owner

APRIL 8, 2025

Hospitality providers can create tailored experiences for each guest like never before, enhancing their visit from the get-go and boosting customer loyalty. This ability to predict guest needs and preferences allows hotels to elevate their service offerings and improve guest satisfaction, leading to increased loyalty and return visits.

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Les Roches

AUGUST 21, 2024

Duties include strategic planning, financial management and ensuring adherence to brand standards while monitoring and maintaining high levels of guest satisfaction. They also oversee the concierge services, ensuring guests receive personalized recommendations and assistance.

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Larry Mogelonsky

OCTOBER 7, 2024

After all, one of the hallmarks of guest satisfaction, and a core part of any hotelier’s duty of care, is whether or not the guest slept well. For example, the inn consults with sleep experts, while they also involved members of the housekeeping team throughout the process to ensure operational feasibility.

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Larry Mogelonsky

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The start of the fourth quarter brings on the all-too-important annual tradition of budget planning for next year, and yet 2024 ‘s specific challenges have given the more heavily integrated hotel technologies a unique time to shine.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 1, 2024

Budget and metrics: How much will you invest in marketing and how will you measure the effectiveness of your campaigns? Key personnel: List any other essential personnel, such as the general manager, head chef, head of housekeeping, and sales manager. Marketing channels: Which channels will you use to reach your target audience?

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This includes automating guest check-ins, housekeeping schedules, inventory management, and communication with guests through automated messaging platforms. Automation helps hotels operate more smoothly and allows staff to focus on high-value tasks, improving both operational efficiency and the guest experience.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The 2023 budget season is upon us, and hotel owners are continuing to search for ways to increase profitability while reducing operational risks. A few examples of this include using energy-efficient lightbulbs, cross-training associates, optimizing labor scheduling, locally sourcing ingredients for menu items and optional daily housekeeping.

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Les Roches

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Managing such a hospitality venue involves a wide range of duties, from overseeing housekeeping and food service to guest relations and maintenance. The primary goal is to maximize operational efficiency, which directly impacts guest satisfaction. What is hotel operation management?

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Les Roches

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

If you’re someone who thrives on strategic planning and enjoys the intricate balance between financial management and guest satisfaction, hotel asset management might be your calling. This includes taking responsibility for driving profitability and improving guest satisfaction through hotel asset management.

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Les Roches

JULY 9, 2024

While an associate degree or diploma may be sufficient for entry-level positions such as bartender, server or housekeeper, most hospitality employers prefer a bachelor’s degree for senior positions.

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Revenue Hub

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Thankfully, hospitality innovations have been shown to reduce weekly hours for front desk and housekeeping staff by up to 18%. If your hotel is budgeting for technology, replacing a limited, overcomplicated, or legacy property management system is an excellent place to start. Over 80% of hotels reported staffing shortages in Q2 2023.

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Les Roches

JULY 4, 2024

From front office operations and housekeeping to food and beverage management, revenue optimization and marketing strategies, hotel managers have to oversee everything that happens in the hotel or resort. Because of this, they must have a diverse skill set.

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Les Roches

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Able to operate a single property or a portfolio of hotels, these firms may specialize in particular niches, such as luxury resorts, boutique venues, properties in a hotel chain or budget accommodation. This can include everything from housekeeping supplies to food and beverage inventory.

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Revenue Hub

MAY 18, 2023

By reducing costs, hotels can offer better rates to guests, enabling them to better position themselves to budget-conscious travellers. This can help hotels attract more guests and compete more effectively with other hotels in the area. Competitive advantage: Cost control can also provide hotels with a competitive advantage.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 29, 2023

Hotel operating costs Hotel operating costs encompass a wide array of expenses, from staff salaries, utility bills, and maintenance to marketing, guest amenities, and food & beverage supplies. These recurring costs are vital for the smooth functioning of the hotel and ensuring guest satisfaction.

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Hotel Business

JUNE 4, 2024

The anticipated gains are so substantial that by 2029, nearly half of hospitality organizations are expected to earmark as much as 25% of their IT budgets for automation of services and processes, aiming to increase efficiency by 85%.

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Maintenance Guest Satisfaction Property Management Housekeeping 69

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 9, 2023

These metrics encompass a wide range of areas, from financial figures like revenue per available room (RevPAR) and average daily rate (ADR) to operational aspects such as occupancy rates and guest satisfaction scores. Distribution channel performance is vital to know which channels (like OTAs, direct bookings) are most profitable.

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In hotel event management, the manager acts as a liaison between the hotel and the client, coordinating with various departments such as catering, housekeeping, and technical support to deliver a seamless experience. They must also manage budgets, negotiate with vendors, and handle any unforeseen challenges that arise during events.

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Les Roches

AUGUST 4, 2024

Hotel managers must ensure staff are properly trained, motivated and equipped to deliver excellent service Financial management: hotel managers are responsible for overseeing the hotel’s budget, forecasting revenue and maximizing profitability.

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Front Desk Operations Hospitality Management Guest Satisfaction Budgeting 52

Xotels

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The goal is to maximise the profitability and efficiency of hotels while maintaining a high level of guest satisfaction and service quality. The front of the house encompasses guest-facing roles such as receptionists, servers, housekeepers, and concierge.

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Xotels

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The goal is to maximise the profitability and efficiency of hotels while maintaining a high level of guest satisfaction and service quality. The front of the house encompasses guest-facing roles such as receptionists, servers, housekeepers, and concierge.

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Les Roches

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

This includes evaluating the efficiency and friendliness of front desk operations, housekeeping, room service and other guest-facing departments. Reviewing guest feedback Inspectors analyze complaints and reviews from customers, which helps them identify recurring issues and areas for improvement.

Guest Satisfaction 52

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Les Roches

JUNE 25, 2024

Let’s look at some of the paths you can pursue: Hotel manager: overseeing all aspects of hotel operations, including guest services, staff management, budgeting and marketing.

Travel and Tourism 52

Travel and Tourism Events Scheduling Guest Satisfaction 52

Les Roches

AUGUST 10, 2023

Some of the common back-of-house positions you may find include: Food and beverage manager Chef Sous chef Line cook Pastry chef Purchasing manager Housekeeping staff Facilities manager Maintenance technician Sales and marketing Finance and revenue management What skills are required for back-of-house roles? What are back-of-house positions?

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

This can include business people, long-stay travellers, budget travellers and backpackers. Housekeeping management: Rostering housekeeping staff, and ensuring they know when and where to clean, can be a surprisingly tricky and time-consuming job. There should never be any shortcutting when it comes to housekeeping and cleaning.

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Xotels Hotel Revenue Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

We consider the following characteristics to be of great help: Guest first mentality & proactiveness, meaning always thinking of how the guest feels around your hotel and what can be done about it to improve their experience. Be prepared to add the following fees to your budget: Initial fee. Open minded to feedback.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

This can include business people, long-stay travellers, budget travellers and backpackers. Housekeeping management: Rostering housekeeping staff, and ensuring they know when and where to clean, can be a surprisingly tricky and time-consuming job. There should never be any shortcutting when it comes to housekeeping and cleaning.

Travel and Tourism 52

Travel and Tourism Book Customer Service Housekeeping 52

Hotel Business

MARCH 20, 2025

By Audrey MacRae Housekeepers are the backbone of the hotel industry, but they need a little help to support our business today. Rising guest expectations and the need for greater efficiency have been a drain on housekeepers ability to keep pace with the needs of their position.

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