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Sales And Catering Management Platform

6 Ways a Venue Directory Can Help Boost Your Property's Event Bookings

In the bustling world of event planning, the competition to attract clientele and host the most sought-after events has become fiercer than ever. If you own or manage a hotel with event space, the challenge becomes not just about offering an immaculate space but also about ensuring potential clients find and choose your venue over others. This is where the magic of a venue directory comes into play.

2023-08-23

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OIGA Conference

A Powerhouse of Innovation and Networking: 6 Key Takeaways from the 2023 OIGA Conference and Trade Show - By Joe DeVore

This annual gathering serves as more than a mere meeting of minds, but a platform that showcases the intricate weave of Native American culture while spotlighting the vibrant economic vigor inherent in Indian gaming. Some 3,000 vendors, visitors and guest speakers converged on downtown Tulsa at the Cox Convention Center for this year’s event

2023-08-23

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Hospitality Technology

Hospitality Technology: Is It the Answer to Everything?

In May 2023, three BOSC 6 students enrolled in EHL Hospitality Business School, namely Matei Testa, Timo Kaiser, and Sophia Schütte, were given the opportunity to attend the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) in Dubai as part of EHL's Educational Travel Program. In the following blog post, they reflect on their journey and share valuable insights about the event.

2023-08-23

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Hotel Reputation Management

These Are the Review Channels Hotels Must Prioritize - By Leanne DeMaille

Chances are, anything new you’ve considered lately first crossed your radar thanks to influencer marketing. However, it may not have been courtesy of a popular influencer with mass following on social media, but thanks instead to the OGs of influencing...household names for sure, like Google and Bing.

2023-08-22

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Independent Lodging Congress

11 Reasons to Attend This Year's Independent Lodging Congress in San Francisco - By Andrew Benioff

The Independent Lodging Congress is more than a conference; it’s an experience

2023-08-22

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Meeting Trends

A Path to Meeting Space Utilization and Revenue - By Kristi White

In a recent HSMAI Sales Advisory Board meeting, I introduced the topic of meeting space utilization to the group for discussion. Read on for three takeaways from our dynamic discussion.

2023-08-21

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Travel Market Life Podcast

Podcast - How Hoteliers Are Rethinking the Revenue Metric Dilemma

In this episode the second of a mini-series on revenue management and pricing strategies, we speak with Radisson, Preferred Hotels and IDeaS RMS about the hotel performance metrics and how they are changing.

2023-08-21

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Market Report Silicon Valley

HVS Market Report - Slow but Steady Recovery for the Silicon Valley Lodging Market - By John Berean and Jason Lee

Silicon Valley historically experienced strong lodging performance driven by high-rated corporate demand during the week. Thus, the rise of remote work policies has had an impact on recovery. However, the presence of Big Tech, surging interest in AI technology, and expansion of the life-sciences sector are anticipated to drive growth in this market over the long term.

2023-08-21

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Market Segmentation

Hotel Guest Profiles and How You Can Connect with Them?

How you profile your guests - or segmentation as it is popularly called - defines the effectiveness of your marketing.

2023-08-18

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Technology Impact On Guest Satisfaction

Survey Report: How the Pandemic Gave a Boost to Guests' Hotel Technology Usage, Satisfaction and Spending - By Agnes DeFranco, Minwoo Lee and Jihye Min

Any individual who has stayed at a hotel recently can attest that technology has become ubiquitous at every stage of the guest journey. From the booking process to check-in to guest room controls to the post-stay follow-up, guest services are supported by technology through and through. This evolution has been progressing over the last decade but was significantly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic which called for contactless processes. Once implemented, these automations were here to stay.

2023-08-18

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