InnQuest

JUNE 8, 2023

Hotels can now use machine learning to analyze data to anticipate guest needs, optimize pricing and improve operations. Smart algorithms can also detect anomalies, predict maintenance needs and alert users in advance, reducing downtime and improving device longevity. weather, events) and market trends to predict future booking demands.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Your front desk staff can use a Hotel PMS to accept, cancel, and modify reservations based on your guests’ requirements. Be it F&B costing, giftshop, materials management, maintenance management, financial accounting management or HR & Payroll management, a Hotel PMS streamlines everything across all the departments.

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STAAH

JUNE 4, 2024

A hotel booking engine is a software application integrated into a hotel’s website, allowing guests to reserve rooms directly. It serves as a virtual storefront, enabling visitors to browse available accommodations, check prices, and complete bookings without third-party involvement. What is a Hotel Booking Engine?

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Revenue Hub

JUNE 18, 2024

The Front Desk Manager in a hotel is pivotal in orchestrating the first and lasting impressions of guests, managing the reception team to ensure a seamless check-in and checkout process, handling reservations and addressing guest inquiries and concerns – always with the utmost professionalism. reservations, housekeeping, maintenance, etc.),

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SiteMinder

JULY 10, 2024

This includes automating routine tasks, personalising guest experiences, adjusting pricing strategies, and making your overall operations more efficient. Optimise pricing, integrate with third-party providers, and personalise guest experiences effortlessly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The primary advantage of moving equipment costs from the CapEx to the OpEx column for small and medium businesses is obvious: cushier cash reserves and fewer loans means less pressure to hit high revenue goals to make back the CapEx bills. EaaS for Small and Medium Businesses.

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Hotelogix

AUGUST 27, 2024

Increase Bookings and Revenue: Being on more than one platform let’s hotels adjust prices and fill more rooms. Metasearch Engines- Metasearch engines compare prices and availability from various booking sites, helping travelers find the best deals. Integrating with a GDS can open up new markets and bring in more bookings.

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eZee Absolute

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Think about it – when you’re searching for a hotel, you’re probably scrolling multiple websites, comparing prices, and reading reviews. Imagine a hotel that anticipates guest needs before they even ask, adjusts pricing dynamically using real-time data, and tailors marketing efforts to each traveler’s unique preferences.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 11, 2022

This can include making restaurant reservations, arranging transport and providing information about the local area. Reservation agent. A reservation agent is similar to a concierge but their duties are limited to making reservations for guests. A revenue manager’s job is to set hotel prices. Hotel general manager.

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SiteMinder

MAY 8, 2024

Depending on the nature of their services, they may take care of housekeeping, maintenance, and ensure compliance with local regulations, allowing you to focus on expanding your portfolio and increasing your revenue. Some companies might also charge additional fees for services such as cleaning, maintenance, and special guest services.

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Revenue Hub

JUNE 1, 2023

In today’s digital age, effective hotel distribution and pricing strategies are crucial for maximizing revenue and staying competitive. The channel manager picks reservation and rates updates made in the PMS and immediately distributes them to the connected channel.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2023

Other expenses — such as utilities, occupancy, supplies, general/administrative and repairs/maintenance — combine to represent about 29 percent of sales. Actions taken include: 87 percent of restaurants increased menu prices. 92 percent of operators say food costs are a significant challenge.

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STAAH

MAY 30, 2023

In today’s digital age, effective hotel distribution and pricing strategies are crucial for maximizing revenue and staying competitive. The channel manager picks reservation and rates updates made in the PMS and immediately distributes them to the connected channel.

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Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Here are some operational challenges large hotel management faces without the right solution Front desk and reservations The front desk sets the tone for a guest's experience. Housekeeping and maintenance Impeccable rooms and facilities are non-negotiable. They need value for what they pay.

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Revenue Hub

OCTOBER 25, 2023

GDS connects travel professionals, such as travel agents, with hotel inventory, facilitating real-time reservations. Increased Bookings: It’s a valuable source of reservations, especially from corporate travelers and travel agencies. Rate Parity: It helps maintain rate parity , ensuring consistent prices across all platforms.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Failing to consider total cost of ownership: Long-term costs like maintenance and support are often underestimated, which can seriously erode your profitability. Craft a long-term budget that includes a buffer for unforeseen costs and future price rises. “We

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InnQuest

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The cloud PMS software must be adept at all key functions like getting listed online, making reservations, facilitating guest entry and housekeeping to communicating with guests all-throughout. The ideal cloud property management system has zero maintenance costs and third-party integration charges, and offers free software upgrades.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Reservations agent. Taking reservations or bookings over the phone. Making restaurant reservations and booking taxis on behalf of guests. From hiring all staff to scheduling maintenance to creating new revenue management strategies , the hotel management team is extremely busy. Reporting issues to the maintenance team.

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SiteMinder

JULY 29, 2024

Hotel profit margin is defined by the percentage of a hotel’s revenue remaining after subtracting all business expenses, including staff costs, maintenance, and marketing. The primary source of income for a hotel is room sales and the associated packages connected with these reservations. What is hotel profit margin?

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Synergy Suite

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

There are costs of ownership of the items in your inventory beyond their purchase price, and you need to keep these costs to a minimum. Regular menu engineering helps determine whether items are priced appropriately and identifies opportunities for promoting high-margin items that sell less frequently.

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SiteMinder

JULY 21, 2024

I was suddenly able to easily set different rates and restrictions – for example for arrival and departure – and communicate them across all portals.” “I also have a huge selection of channels, all of which are included in the price. Here the price to performance ratio is just right.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Predictive Maintenance : AI will revolutionize kitchen operations, by predicting equipment failures minimizing downtime, and ensuring a great dining experience. Dynamic Pricing Strategies : Using AI algorithms menu prices will be dynamically adjusted, based on factors optimizing revenue and adapting to real time market trends.

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It should include a smooth, secure booking system that shows real-time room availability and pricing, letting guests book a room without the back-and-forth of phone calls or emails. Once a booking is made, automated emails kick in, confirming the reservation and even suggesting add-ons like room upgrades or dining options.

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Revenue Hub

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Add up the number of reservations for the same time. Divide the number of room nights by total reservations to get your ALOS. This allows you to create pricing and distribution strategies that maximise high-demand periods and continue to drive business even when things slow down. Why is it important to track ALOS at your hotel?

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

It enables you to establish revenue benchmarks, control operational expenditures , allocate resources judiciously, and prepare for contingencies such as economic downturns or unexpected maintenance issues. Contingency planning : Include a contingency fund to address unexpected situations like maintenance emergencies or economic downturns.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Real-Time Updates: POS systems provide real-time updates on reservations, room availability, and transactions. It helps identify high-profit areas, understand demand patterns, and optimize pricing strategies for increased profitability. This includes setting up menus, pricing, tax rates, discounts, and user access levels.

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Revenue Hub

JULY 19, 2023

Having this knowledge under the hood, you will be able to set rates accordingly, predict your guests’ stay patterns, plan maintenance, and schedule enough staff. This will allow you to dynamically optimize the pricing policy and sell your units at reasonable prices.

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Hotel Owner

JUNE 19, 2023

We’re in our fourth year of operating pop-up hotels throughout the UK and Europe, managing reservations, distribution and pricing, as well as reception, cleaning and maintenance staff. So, how do you make the most of the opportunities within this sector?

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Hotel Business

AUGUST 11, 2023

Restaurants implemented digital ordering systems, QR codes for menus and online reservation systems to reduce contact and enhance the customer experience. Paying folks higher wages from the farm or field producer to the table is also pushing prices higher. That doesn’t mean slashing the budget.

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SiteMinder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Examples might include resort fees that cover property maintenance, parking fees, or additional cleaning fees if guests bring pets. These include: Resort and amenity fees These fees cover the use and maintenance of on-site facilities like swimming pools, gyms, and spas.

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Hotel Owner

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

To counter this, his team increases overbooking allowances further out, adapting to the fickle nature of contemporary booking patterns and the growing trend of guests using tools to rebook rooms if prices drop. Another challenge lies in identifying a hotel’s true competition. “If

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Lithos POS

JULY 4, 2024

Cash buffer : A cash buffer, also referred to as a cash reserve or reserve fund, is the sum of money that your business has set aside to cover unexpected expenses. Tips to plan cash buffer for a small restaurant: Maintenance – Tip : Regularly set aside funds specifically for unexpected repairs and maintenance.

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Add up the number of reservations for the same time. Divide the number of room nights by total reservations to get your ALOS. This allows you to create pricing and distribution strategies that maximise high-demand periods and continue to drive business even when things slow down. one month, quarter or a custom period).

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Xotels

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Housekeeping & Maintenance: Guest perceptions of a hotel are heavily influenced by the cleanliness and maintenance of rooms and common areas. Hotel management oversees effective housekeeping and maintenance procedures, ensuring well-maintained, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing premises.

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Xotels

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Housekeeping & Maintenance: Guest perceptions of a hotel are heavily influenced by the cleanliness and maintenance of rooms and common areas. Hotel management oversees effective housekeeping and maintenance procedures, ensuring well-maintained, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing premises.

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Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

Revenue Strategies & Tactics Market Segmentation Hotel Pricing Strategies Forecasting & Budgeting Properly How to Distribute Effectively? Many define revenue management as: “Selling the Right Room to the Right Client at the Right Moment at the Right Price.” Why is Revenue Management Important to Hotels & Other Industries?

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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. Front office management From check-in and check-out to managing reservations, handling requests and resolving issues, this department is the first and last point of contact for hotel guests.

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