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5 Essential Business Development Activities for Hotel Sales Teams

Revenue Hub

Invite these groups back for an anniversary party, follow-up strategic planning session, or suggest making your hotel the annual holiday party venue of choice. Data for these contact lists can be found within your hotel’s CRM (Salesforce), Sales & Catering System (Delphi, Opera), or Meetings & Events System (Cvent).

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How To Select The Right OTAs For Your Hotel - A Comprehensive Guide

Hotelogix

Choosing the right OTAs to partner with requires research and strategic planning. Understanding your target audience: Different hotels cater to different markets, and different OTAs cater to different regions and audiences. These platforms work like magic to spread the word about property, inventory, prices, offers, etc.

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Understanding the Hotel Compset and Why You Must Develop One

Revenue Hub

This concept is crucial for strategic planning and operational adjustments in the hospitality industry. Hotels geographically close to yours, especially those in the same city or region, typically cater to similar markets and guest demographics.

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Hotel Shoulder Season: Tips to Maximize Hotel Performance

Revenue Hub

With a little creativity and strategic planning, hotels can make the shoulder season a time of opportunity, rather than a period of slow business. Create Exclusive Seasonal Packages Design unique, limited-time offers that cater to the changing needs of travelers during the shoulder season.

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Swipe Right: How to capture Gen Z attention for Direct Bookings

STAAH

Crafting a strategic plan for guests to make direct bookings at your hotel is crucial, particularly for Gen Z visitors who appreciate technology and unique experiences. In contrast to their predecessors, Gen Z values authentic, personalized experiences, transparency, sustainability , and seamless digital interactions.

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Starting a New Hotel: From Groundwork to Guestbook

Hotelogix

Instead, start with 3–5 well-chosen OTAs that cater to your target market and region. From navigating permits and construction in the pre-opening phase to driving visibility and bookings in the post-opening phase, every step demands focus and strategic planning.

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Navigating operational challenges in the hospitality industry

Hotel Owner

As it stands, the hospitality industry is facing a multitude of operational challenges that require careful navigation and strategic planning to overcome. Operating a successful hotel in the face of ongoing challenges requires adaptability, strategic planning, and first and foremost, a customer-centric approach.