Cloudbeds

AUGUST 21, 2023

Overbookings can be stressful for the front desk and the guest, but you can manage them with ease if you have a proper plan in place. While for some hoteliers it’s best to avoid overbookings altogether, for others, a good strategy can increase revenue, improve the occupancy rate and mitigate losses. What is overbooking and how does it happen?

Overbooking 98

Overbooking Cancellation Occupancy OTA 98

Up Hotel

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In this article, we’ll help you get to grips with what to look out for when choosing an agency in the hospitality sector, how hotel digital agencies can help you exceed your KPIs, as well as some great questions to ask during the selection process. Check out our previous article for more advice on how to persuade your guests to book direct.

Digital Marketing 52

Digital Marketing Market Marketing OTA 52

Cloudbeds

APRIL 24, 2023

Here are some tips and best practices to consider. When loyalty fraud occurs, guests may blame the property, even if the breach occurred elsewhere, and the hotel risks losing its most loyal customers. 6 ways to prevent fraud at your property Clearly, the stakes are high when it comes to payment fraud.

Hotels 98

Hotels Cancellation Operations Consumer 98

Cloudbeds

APRIL 24, 2023

Here are some tips and best practices to consider. When loyalty fraud occurs, guests may blame the property, even if the breach occurred elsewhere, and the hotel risks losing its most loyal customers. 6 ways to prevent fraud at your property Clearly, the stakes are high when it comes to payment fraud.

Hotels 92

Hotels Cancellation Operations Consumer 92

Hotel Speak

JANUARY 23, 2024

QUALITY Unfortunately, there are no easy digital tips and tricks for this one, the quality of reviews is determined by good old-fashioned hospitality – how happy your guests are with the experience they are receiving. — This article originally appeared on GuestRevu’s blog here and is reproduced with their permission.

Travel 88

Travel Management Business Consumer 88

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

On average, how much does it cost to generate a booking at your property? It seems like a simple metric most hotel managers would know off the top of their head, but it’s a bit more complicated. Different guests come with different acquisition costs, and costs are spread across departments, making it challenging to calculate true costs.

OTA 52

OTA Cost Per Click Revenue Market 52

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Striking a balance: controlling hotel operating costs while upholding guest satisfaction Keeping hotel operating expenses under control is essential to running a successful property. High business expenses and wasteful practices can deplete profit margins and threaten a property’s financial health and long-term viability.

Operations 52

Operations Occupancy Revenue Hotels 52

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

How loyal are your guests? It’s a question that’s easy for hoteliers to answer in general terms (“super loyal!”) but not always easy to quantify or explain. What exactly does guest loyalty mean today, and how do you measure it?

Travel 52

Travel Hotels OTA Services 52

Cloudbeds

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

One tip is to use Instagram’s “tags” search feature to see photos with the same hashtag you plan to use and discover other relevant travel hashtags you can borrow. You can also use a tool like Hashtagify to help you conduct more in-depth hashtag research so you can always find the most popular and trending travel hashtags for your property.

Marketing Strategy 52

Marketing Strategy Market Marketing Branding 52

Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

In this article, we break down what event planning is. Up next, we review tips and strategies that can help busy event planners save time and boost efficiency. Follow along to pick up 27 timesaving event planning tips, tricks, and secrets that every event planner should know. What does an event planner do, exactly?

Events 145

Events Management Business Services 145

Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Pro tip: Don’t try to gauge the outcome before trying to negotiate a bigger events budget because it might weaken your case. The trick is to start small. Use our tips above the get the most out of that conversation you know you need to have! Find this article helpful? It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. David Budimir.

Events 122

Events ROI Management Market 122

MediaBoom

JULY 18, 2023

For example, you might write an article about “Luxury Real Estate Trends in [Location]” or “Tips for Buying Luxury Properties.” One effective way to optimize your site’s SEO is by creating informative blog posts that target specific keywords related to luxury real estate.

Real Estate 80

Real Estate Market Marketing Digital Marketing 80

Cloudbeds

MARCH 15, 2023

What is a direct booking? Direct bookings are reservations guests confirm directly with a property without using an online travel agency (OTA) or 3rd party intermediary. They’re typically made on a hotel’s website or other direct booking channels, like email, the sales team, social media , or through messaging tools like WhatsApp or Messenger.

OTA 98

OTA Revenue Hotels Travel 98

Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

In this article, we’re going to break down everything you need to know about planning a corporate or company retreat. Our tips, tricks, and simple how-to guide will take you through the entire process from start to finish. If so, it may be time to start discussing how to plan a company retreat!

Events 78

Events Accommodation Services Travel 78

Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

In this article, we’re going to break down everything you need to know about planning a corporate or company retreat. Our tips, tricks, and simple how-to guide will take you through the entire process from start to finish. If so, it may be time to start discussing how to plan a company retreat!

Events 60

Events Accommodation Services Travel 60

Cloudbeds

MARCH 23, 2023

These days, more consumers are going online to make purchases, and travel is no exception. However, booking a trip online is much different from purchasing other products like clothing and electronics. For travelers, there’s a lot riding on vacations, including money, well-being, and precious leisure time.

OTA 98

OTA Digital Marketing Travel Hotels 98

Cloudbeds

MARCH 20, 2023

One of the key reasons travelers are drawn to smaller, independent lodging properties is they provide personalized, intimate experiences. This quality sets apart boutique hotels, inns, hostels, and B&Bs from large hotels and big-brand competitors.

Hotel Marketing 52

Hotel Marketing Market Marketing Average Daily Rate 52

Cloudbeds

MAY 8, 2023

View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Lakefront Anchorage Hotel (@lakefrontanchorage) 9 tips to stand out on Instagram Create a plan. Involving your team and putting a face behind your brand will make travelers feel more connected to you. Choose which features to take advantage of and how many times you will post.

Branding 119

Branding Hotels Travel Shopping 119

Social Tables

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Here are some of our favorite tricks you can use to fully book out your venue next season. Many marketing tools, like Hubspot and Coschedule , offer a slew of helpful tips, as well as free templates that’ll make deciding what to post ” and when to post it ” much easier. What you share is limited only by your imagination.

Events 148

Events Market Marketing Branding 148

MediaBoom

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In this article, we’re going to teach you how to grab your reader’s attention and keep them engaged: keep reading to discover how strategic content creation can not only captivate visitors but also enhance your brand’s credibility, expand its reach, and ultimately drive valuable actions! The trick is to really target your audience.

Market 89

Market Marketing Email Marketing Business 89