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HB on the Scene: Leaders discuss AI, labor and other issues at AAHOACON24

Hotel Business

They will know where you stayed the last time, and what chain scale you stayed at. . “Google’s new search generative experience is going to be a huge disrupter,” he said. “When you are starting your search, They will know who you are. They will know if you like an indoor and outdoor pool or rooftop pool.

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Embracing the Scientific Method: The Future of Hotel Management

Catala Consulting

Just as scientists hypothesize and experiment to understand phenomena, hoteliers can implement similar methodologies to test new ideas, services, or processes on a small scale before full implementation. The ability to quickly adapt and respond to market changes can set a hotel apart in a competitive market.

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This year’s Tourism Roundtable highlights a culture of recovery for Canada’s tourism industry

Hotelier Magazine

Sustained recovery and growth depend on the return of all markets and segments, including international travellers and also business travel, both of which are core to our visitor economy. We’re at, or close to, 2019 levels in all of the key indicators. Royce Chwin: The visitor economy has re-built in Vancouver.

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5 Key Steps to Crafting Your Own Successful Luxury Brand

MediaBoom

Don’t pick a tightly closed niche that can easily lead your brand to stagnation. The global ultra-high-end designer clothing line for men, Giorgio Armani chose a tightly closed niche of mobile professionals as its target when it began. The price itself becomes a symbol of exclusivity, quality, and status.

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Hotel costs: How to reduce expenses and boost revenue

SiteMinder

By keeping a close eye on each of these expense categories and understanding their impact on the overall budget, hoteliers can make informed decisions, ensuring both guest satisfaction and financial health. It’s something to carefully consider and may come down to who your target market is.

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13 ways to attract more direct bookings for your hotel

Cloudbeds

Most properties use a channel manager to share their inventory to keep all their channels, rates, and rooms in one place.

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Hotel Management: Meaning, Types, and Operations

SiteMinder

Placing yourself on a scale of personal growth is especially important for a hotel manager. The first thing they’ll do is close your website and it’s unlikely they’ll return. Poor use of social media It’s great to use social media as a marketing avenue but it’s important you use it in the right way. work hours.