As automation becomes more and more prevalent in society, it’s no surprise that it’s making its way into the hospitality industry. In today’s fast-paced digital world, hotel and motel operators must be able to keep pace with the needs of guests on an individual basis. With the use of automated […]
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A simple guide to hotel financial statements
As a hotel operator, staying on top of your finances is essential to the long-term profitability of your business. With the right financial information at your fingertips, you can make sound decisions for your hotel, fine-tune your business strategies, deal with any red flags before they become bigger problems and […]
Google Hotel Ads – Everything You Need to Know
Where do most travelers begin planning their trips? Is it on Booking.com, Expedia or TripAdvisor? Not likely. Think about your own web activity. Most of us start our initial research for everything on Google.
Promotions in eTourism Online – eTourism Blog
eTourism Online has a range of very powerful tools that can help you create, manage and sell your special promotions. To follow are just a few examples of what can be achieved with eTourism Online. Have you ever wanted to reward repeat guests with a discount, or a special return […]
The Right Way to Reach Global Travelers
Whether through story or song, print or digital, words in language have the power to trigger human emotion. In fact, there are 27 distinct categories, according to a report published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. So, if the words in your trivago description (and on your […]
Pandemic Pricing Principles for Hotels
This is my second pandemic-themed article, following the last magnum opus on Hotel Marketing and Revenue Management in the Time of Pandemic. I was definitely hoping for things to be better by now. I still have a lot of optimism. However, for now, the hospitality and travel industry must continue […]
Education, Social Networking and Giving Back
Home HFTP Chapters Check Out These HFTP Chapters in Action: Education, Social Networking and Giving Back HFTP’s area chapters work hard on the local level throughout the year to bring hospitality professionals together and HFTP into the community where they live and work – through fun networking socials, philanthropic activities, […]
How to Pop Your Ears on a Plane: 9 Tricks for Relieving Ear Pressure, According to Medical Experts
With all of these actions, “you’re opening and closing that tube,” Quesnel says. “When you open and close that tube you’re equalizing pressure with the outside world.” Repeat every few minutes until you feel your ears pop. 2. Chew gum, swallow liquid, or suck on candy to change the pressure […]
Easy autumn/winter recipes to keep you warm at home. – Mountain Inn
The breeze is getting cooler- but thank heavens it’s less allergies and heat. You guessed it, autumn has settled in well and winter is silently sneaking in. Although we’ve eased back into what feels normal amidst a pandemic- visiting our favourite cafés again and dining at cool bistros- staying home […]
Your hotel’s guide to hospitality marketing
Whether it is through branding messages, targeting the appropriate target audience or activities that keep previous guests engaged, the world of marketing for hospitality and tourism has evolved significantly in the digital age. Hoteliers have had to adapt their strategies and take greater advantage of online channels. This blog dives […]