What can a professional consultant bring to the table at this point in order to assist hoteliers to retain their position in the market and ultimately secure their business? While a generic answer is certainly not applicable here, there are a couple of steps and examples that can be worked on now, together with a third-party, in order to succeed. READ MORE

In a world where science took over daily pricing decisions, costs and ease of operating sophisticated software, the longtime it needs to be updated with reliable databases that allow exact and meaningful forecasting and decision-making, became an obstacle to optimize pricing decisions and profitability as a whole. An endogenously developed and tailor-made Excel model & dashboard is a reliable and cost-effective answer to the above. It's cooler, too. READ MORE

COVID-19 has changed everything in the hospitality industry. But the pandemic has also opened the door for brands to reimagine operations and the ways with which we deliver service and experience. From cleanliness and putting health and safety first to creating community and improving service delivery, forward-thinking brands are leveraging digital technology to enhance guest experiences and build connection. READ MORE

The hospitality and tourism industry is facing uncertainty. We should work together as a community to bring patrons to our communities but our existing community organizers are DMOs. We rely on them to leverage resources and collaboration wisely for the betterment of our communities. These organizations complement our business operations and extend our resources to local global markets alike. Yet DMOs are facing closure due to financial realities. READ MORE

A few weeks ago, one of my friends asked me why Revenue Management (RM) mattered anymore since there was no revenue to manage. Then, I started noticing that many hotel companies were laying off many of their RM team members. That got me thinking and as an RM person, of course it sort of rankled me. Does RM still have relevance in the post-Covid world? READ MORE