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Practical thinking on hotel technology, revenue, operations and the guest experience, from the team building the platform.
Revenue Management
Average Room Rate (ARR): What Is It and How to Calculate It
Knowing your hotel’s financial health means more than just counting how many rooms are occupied. One of the most important numbers to understand is the average…
Sep 25, 2025 · 9 min read
Hospitality Industry
Hotel Preventive Maintenance: Maximize Asset Performance and Guest Satisfaction
Did you know that over 70% of hotel guest complaints stem from room issues that could have been avoided with proper hotel preventive maintenance? When your…
Sep 24, 2025 · 8 min read
Hotel Operations Optimization
Hotel SWOT Analysis: Strategic Hotel Management
In today’s fast-paced hospitality landscape, especially in 2025, hotel managers need smart, data-driven tools to stay ahead. A hotel SWOT analysis is one of…
Sep 24, 2025 · 10 min read
Revenue Management
Hotel Operating Cost: Manage and Reduce Hotel Expenses
Hotel operating costs can truly make or break your property’s profitability, often accounting for 60-75% of your total hotel revenue. In today’s fast-paced and…
Sep 23, 2025 · 15 min read
Hospitality Industry
Hotel POS System: Point of Sale Solutions for Hotels
In today’s fast-paced hospitality world, every moment with your guests matters. What turns an ordinary hotel stay into a memorable one often comes down to…
Sep 22, 2025 · 19 min read
Digital Marketing
Google Hotel Ads: Complete Guide to Driving Direct Bookings in 2025
In 2025, hotels are paying up to 25% commission to OTAs like Booking.com and Expedia, making direct bookings more crucial than ever for profitability. With…
Sep 21, 2025 · 17 min read
Digital Marketing
Hotel Metasearch: Guide to Metasearch Marketing for Hotels
Hotel metasearch has quickly become a powerhouse in the travel world, handling over 30% of hotel booking traffic worldwide. As travelers look for transparency…
Sep 21, 2025 · 11 min read
Digital Marketing
Hotel Search Engine Marketing: Drive Direct Bookings
The hospitality world has seen a huge shift in how travelers book their stays. Nowadays, over 90% of guests research hotels online before making a decision.…
Sep 21, 2025 · 16 min read
Revenue Management
Ancillary Revenue: Hotel Profits Beyond Room Sales
In today’s bustling hospitality world, relying solely on room bookings just doesn’t cut it anymore. With online travel agencies (OTAs) taking hefty commissions…
Sep 19, 2025 · 10 min read
Hospitality Industry
Bed and Breakfast vs Hotel: Are There Real Differences?
The global bed and breakfast market is booming, projected to hit $22.9 billion by 2026 with a steady growth rate of about 7% annually. For anyone in the…
Sep 19, 2025 · 9 min read
Revenue Management
Hotel Cancellation Policy: Guide for Hoteliers
In today’s fast-paced hospitality world, your hotel cancellation policy isn’t just a set of rules, it’s a crucial part of your business strategy that can…
Sep 19, 2025 · 12 min read
Hotel Operations Optimization
Hotel No Show: Prevention and Management Strategies
Every hotel manager knows the frustration of getting a room ready for a guest who never shows up. This all-too-common situation, called a hotel no show, is one…
Sep 19, 2025 · 8 min read
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