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Outsourcing this service can really streamline your business and free up staff members having to answer the phone in your hospitality business

🏨 Everyone in hospitality SAYS that great customer service matters, however life tends to get in the way just when you don’t want it to! ☎️ The guys at Accommodation Services can help make sure your Hospitality business gets it right, especially when it comes to a booking experience ( online and by phone) ✅ They bring the resource, expertise and most importantly, focus when your business needs it most- and lets you concentrate on the 101 other things on your to do list! 🗣️ Not sure? Have an initial confidential chat with one of the team. No hard sell, no time pressures. Just good people, good at what they do. Who want to help if they can. #hotels #hospitality #reservations #sme #scotland #UK

Want to perfect the art of price setting at your accommodation? Our friends at RoomPriceGenie have put together a helpful guide answering common questions and exploring some key considerations when setting your room rate. It’s worth a read! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gYP-PVkA #seekom #hotelsoftware #roompricegenie

Our great team of reviewers and track chairs has completed the review process for the record number of submissions. So no reason to wait any longer and... Book your accommodation! 🛌 The first hotel contingents will expire at the end of June. Check our list of suggested hotels and book your favorite one soon. Most of them can be cancelled for free until a few days before the stay, so there's no risk! https://lnkd.in/eSHPrFTR Register early! 📝 The first ones have the full choice of Monday afternoon networking activities. https://lnkd.in/eDGnQ-Cb Plan your trip 🌎 🚆 🛩 We have compiled information on how to get to Karlsruhe. Booking early can get you good deals, especially for trains if you decide for a specific connection. https://lnkd.in/eSwT_KC3

Tips for Choosing the Right Serviced Apartments Serviced apartments are a popular accommodation option for frequent travelers who want the flexibility of renting a place and the comforts of home combined with hotel services. But there are a few tricks to choosing the right serviced apartments for you. Let’s take a look. Read more : https://lnkd.in/gfiMbcSC

🏡 Wondering where to stay during ONS? ⛺ Many third-party providers have several houses and apartments available, and the hotel offers change constantly. We expect a lot of visitors from all over the world, and we advise you to explore different options for housing, and not give up of you cannot find anything early on. #ons2024 Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/d9y5dQtK

“Is it best for me to stay in a hotel room or serviced apartment?” 🏨👇 This depends on how many rooms you'll need, how long you're staying, and your requirements. Hotels are ideal if you aren't staying for more than a few nights, or need room in the car park for a HGV. They aren't the most cost-effective option if many of you are staying for a week or more. Serviced accommodation isn't usually cost-effective for short stays, but they do offer home comforts you won't find in a hotel room. Want a personalised answer? Book one of our free consultations (no obligation) on our website, and we'll go over what's best for your requirements! #businesstrip #environmentalservices #wastemanagement

The Federal Trade Commission announced a final rule requiring hotels, short-term rentals and event ticketing vendors to include service fees, cleaning fees and resort fees — often characterized as “junk fees” — in the total prices that are advertised to consumers. The rule prohibits companies from hiding the mandatory charges that often get tacked onto travel accommodations and live-event tickets, meaning that instead of being able to advertise a $100 hotel room that has an added $50 resort fee, businesses must show the full $150 rate. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e2igChFq #junkfees #personalfinance #fees #travel

The Advantages of Staying in a Serviced Apartment vs a Hotel Explained When planning a trip, whether for business or leisure, one of the first decisions you face is choosing the right accommodation... Read blog: https://lnkd.in/eXuje3Ds

NTA tour operators put their heads together (literally and figuratively) on Zoom during their recent Tour Operator Network call, and you can listen in. Participating buyers talked about how far out they’re booking tours, including such factors as special-event dates, how early hotels will start holding rooms, and when tours are released to receptive operators. The group also discussed last-minute bookings, hotel contract terms, fees for using a credit card, and several other topics. For more information and ideas, access the recording here: https://lnkd.in/eY-yJP_4