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Summer may feel far away, but travelers are already planning their 2025 getaways. Now is the perfect time to get organized and prepare for the busy season ahead. Booking Factory helps you centralize all your operations in one place, so you can manage smarter and focus on creating exceptional guest experiences. #HotelTech #PMSIntegration #BookingFactory #GuestExperience #HotelManagement

🏨 What is the right balance between building a consumer-facing brand vs scalable business model? Hotel brands take a long time to build and the scale benefits (brand recognition -> direct sales 💰💰💰) kick in only after achieving considerable hotel volume. Been thinking a lot about this, as Omena Hotels, the early leader in self-service lodging, stumbled when expanding internationally. Ben clearly succeeded with Graduate Hotels, as Hilton acquired them (not that I know how much OTA's were driving their sales). Here discussing the topic with Kasa’s Founder, Roman, that has built a really impressive business in a short time. Also want to flag what Niko’s team are doing with Bob W., an ambitious challenger growing out of Finland, heavily leaning into brand building. Finding the right balance between operational excellence, brand building, and investing in tech (buy vs build) has never been an easy equation ➕ ➖ ➗ 🟰.

To success you need to face challenges!!!!!!!!!! 🏨 Turning challenges into wins! Hotel Saint-Sulpice tackled some big hurdles this year—renovations, no full-time revenue team, and shifting markets. But with G3 RMS from IDeaS Revenue Solutions they've automated pricing, boosted occupancy, and saw a 1.5% jump in RevPAR (even during renos!). Now, their team has more time to focus on growth, not just rates. Proof that the right tech can make a difference! 💪 #RevenueManagement #HotelManagement #Hospitality

Enshittification case study #362: I had an elite status at Starwood hotels: check-in gift, room upgrades, 4pm checkout. Marriott acquires Starwood. A decade later, Marriott’s platinum level (which I haven’t reached) is roughly the same as my Starwood gold was before the acquisition.

“In the hospitality industry, every strategic decision makes the difference between filling rooms and maximizing revenue. The key lies in aligning technology, distribution, and data analysis to anticipate travelers’ needs. By optimizing every distribution channel and refining pricing strategies, we not only secure more bookings but also create memorable experiences for our guests. The future of success lies in our ability to innovate and adapt every day!”

It's going to be an absolutely awesome 2025 at Absolute Hotel Services Group as we have set ourselves some challenging yet obtainable goals to achieve! It is our year of "Showtime" where we do not ask what our organization can do for us yet what we can do for our organization. It's all about the WE! Togetherness will lead to our success. Absolute Hotel Services Group will strive to achieve the following this year 2025 based a great 2024. 1.       Growth of operating Properties: 46% 2.       Growth of operating keys: 66% 3.       Growth of operating properties revenues: 62% 4.       Growth of operating properties gross operating profits: 65% 5.       New properties and keys signed: 22 properties and 3000 keys. 6.      Growth of AHS Group revenues: 62% 7.       Growth of AHS Group profits: 93% We look forward to the challenge to meet and exceed these lofty objectives but with our Family AHS we know we can! The future is bright!

You think the hotel industry is safe from disruption? 2025 is just around the corner, and the digital transformation wave is going to hit hotels harder than ever. OnRes is here to help you ride that wave rather than get crushed beneath it. - First, it streamlines operations, freeing up your team to focus on delivering a killer customer experience. - Second, it integrates data-driven insights, making sure every decision is backed by real-time analytics. - Third, it enhances guest engagement through personalized communication, which is what today’s travelers crave. You can either get left behind or get ahead. The choice seems pretty clear to me. Do you believe your hotel is ready for 2025? What’s holding you back?

🌟 Proof is in the transformation! 🌟 When Zostays steps in, success follows. From a 3.0⭐ rating to 4.1⭐, a 40% boost in bookings, and a whopping 500% growth in engagement, we don’t just transform hotels—we rewrite success stories. 🏨✨ Ready to elevate your hotel’s journey? Let’s create your next success story today! #Zostays #HospitalityRedefined #HotelSuccess #HappyGuestsHappyHotels #To

More from The Hospitality Show where I’m with Charles Oswald, CEO of Aperture Hotels, discussing about the changing hotel management landscape. Charles dives into the strategies his team is using to drive growth, adapt to market changes, and deliver value despite industry challenges. Thanks to Entegra -- unmatched purchasing, unlimited performance. Explore more at EntegraPS.com Key Takeaways: Growth Strategy at Aperture Hotels: Discover how Aperture Hotels has expanded its portfolio over 18 months and the impact of bringing in a new CEO. Market Shifts and Management Changes: Insight into why management churn, rather than property sales, is a major trend and how Aperture is adapting. Interest Rates and Investment Forecasts: Charles shares his outlook on how interest rates and market stress affect hotel acquisitions. RevPAR and Expense Management: Learn how Aperture addresses challenges like RevPAR projections, cost pressures, and keeping pace with rising expenses. Core Value of Curiosity: Aperture’s approach to "active curiosity" and finding hidden potential within properties, with case studies to come. Don’t miss out on these critical insights into hotel management strategy and market trends! #HotelManagement #HospitalityPodcast #ApertureHotels #HotelGrowth #Hospitality #hotels #hotelpodcast