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Data as a catalyst for innovation

Hotel Designs

This insights spurred a strategic communication overhaul, introducing customised offerings and AI personalisation, which enhanced guest retention, satisfaction, and increased direct bookings and upselling. Emphasising the value of personal connections, akin to luxury retail where 61 per cent of customers cherish such relationships.

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Be more Selfridges

Boutique Hotel News

Consumer expectations have changed; luxury guests demand experiences that incorporate more than high thread count and 24-hour room service. Learning from retail . Hoteliers need to consider what high-end retailers such as Selfridges do well, and how it can be applied to hospitality. Shoppable content taps into consumer desires.

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Last-Minute Labor Day Travel: Social Media Marketing Tips to Capture Consumer Attention

BCV

Last year, Labor Day travel broke passenger records at airports nationwide as we witnessed consumers itching to get away after many months spent in lockdown. Identifying and tracking current consumer travel trends is essential to know how your desired demographic approaches travel planning.

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Unlocking Hyper-Personalization Benefits in Revenue Management

Catala Consulting

In an era where consumer expectations are at an all-time high, the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to customer interaction no longer suffices. In retail, for instance, a leading online marketplace implemented hyper-personalized product recommendations, resulting in a 35% increase in conversion rates.

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Everything you need to know about a hotel PMS and what it does

SiteMinder

From collating data in one place to automation processes – these are key to ensuring time-consuming activities are completed quickly, boosting overall efficiency. The ability for your PMS hotel software to connect and integrate with other systems eliminates the need for time-consuming admin work on your behalf. Multifunctional.

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5 Reasons Your Response Time Matters in Hospitality

BCV

These stats, which come from Sprout Social, don’t get any better when you consider that 40% of consumers expect a response within the first hour, and 79% expect that answer in the first 24 hours. Since people couldn’t go into physical retail locations and were using social media more often, those requests migrated to social platforms.

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Hotel Management: Meaning, Types, and Operations

SiteMinder

This industry heavily relies on consumers having disposable income. Housekeeping management: Rostering housekeeping staff, and ensuring they know when and where to clean, can be a surprisingly tricky and time-consuming job. For example, drinks or spa packages.