Tips to Boost Hotel Revenue and Receive More Bookings As a hotelier, sometimes you might think that slashing your rates to almost nothing will help sell more rooms and probably increase your weekly revenue. While the discounting strategy may sell a few rooms, often, it will rarely sell enough to offset that reduced revenue. Lower […]

Booking.com, The ‘Unfair Fight’ for hotels During the pandemic, the hotel business witnessed a stronger increase in online traffic than usual. But why is it increasingly becoming challenging to drive traffic to hotel sites? On a light note, Booking.com was one of the solutions most hoteliers went for. And even though many hotels are still […]

How to prepare your hotel operations for reopening. (Part II) Hotel Operations There are a variety of factors at play as you ramp up operations and get back to business. As you welcome back staff, reconnect with vendors, and prepare the property for full occupancy, you’ll need to keep the following considerations top of mind: […]

How to prepare for reopening your Hotel.  (Part 1) As the world is feeling the relief, travel is on their mind. The past months, year people have being staying home or in  their own country as travel was impossible. As vaccinations are on their way, Covid cases are dropping, people starting to dream and plan […]

The Google Zero-Click Search; A Threat or Opportunity for the Hoteliers? A few years back, the relationship between Google and the small search markets used to be a ‘give and take’ Google provides the traffic, we provide the content. However, things have quickly changed. Now, nearly more than half of Google searches today end up […]

Tripadvisor Plus Subscription Model; the next big game-changer in the travel industry? The way things stand at the moment, travel brands are undergoing an unpredictable recovery phase. Therefore, this period is a crucial time for Tripadvisor and most other travel brands across the world. And that is why every brand is going out of its […]

Google Eliminate Fees for Hotel Booking For years now, hoteliers have relied heavily on online marketing strategies based on Google hotel booking links. Recently, Google has made a drastic yet positive change, adding an organic list that will enable hotels to get free visibility. That will provide more interactive booking options for travellers, making Google […]

International travel is a vital part of the economy of Thailand; hence it’s one of the primary concerns post-COVID19. That said, I’m sure you are probably wondering, when will international travel return in Thailand? As the COVID-19 vaccine promises a future without any travel regulations, the APA (Asian Pacific Airlines) warns that the distribution of […]

Imagine going for a retreat in Thailand? Wouldn’t that be great? Unfortunately, during this pandemic period, the country opened its doors for tourists, but no one came. More importantly, most resorts opened, but the government failed to meet even the lowest expectations. According to Thailand Longstay Company, only 346 overseas visitors entered the country per […]

Understanding Artificial Intelligence for The Everyday Hotelier Artificial intelligence sounds like a futuristic idea, but the truth is it’s a technology that’s present today. What’s more, AI is a technological advancement that you can’t simply ignore. That said, understanding how AI is beneficial to your Hotel business could potentially place you ahead of your competition. […]