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20
Jun
2023
Cybersecurity basics
Data leaks from hotel chains, OTAs or reservation platforms are commonplace in the field of cybersecurity, and are shaking up the entire hotel and tourism sector. All hotels are affected by this threat and can be subject to attack, even small independent hotels. The reason for this is that
20
Jun
2023
Cybersecurity basics
Data leaks from hotel chains, OTAs or reservation platforms are commonplace in the field of cybersecurity, and are shaking up the entire hotel and tourism sector. All hotels are affected by this threat and can be subject to attack, even small independent hotels. The reason for this is that
07
Jun
2023
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GUIDE: 10 tips to optimise upselling in your hotel
Upsell(ing) consists in offering customers options or services in addition to their reservation. The aim is to encourage customers to spend more to enhance their stay. The challenge is to offer services adapted to guest, at the most opportune moment to maximize hotel revenues.
30
Jun
2022
The best practices for hoteliers to digitalise the guest journey
Some hoteliers have realised that digitalisation allows them to better respond to the expectations of guests, to be more efficient, to generate additional sales and to collect data to increase loyalty. Here is an overview of the best practices used by Spanish hoteliers in digitalising the guest journey.
16
May
2022
10 ways to prepare for the upcoming season
The new season is almost here, the time when guests come in larger numbers, from all over the world, expecting you to provide them with a relaxing getaway. Now is the perfect time to reflect on key areas to ensure that you give your guests the best possible experience.
10
May
2022
Why investing in a strong guest relationship throughout the stay is essential for a hotel
Initiating and maintaining contact with a guest has a lot of advantages. Here are 6 ways hotels will benefit when they invest in their guest relationship by listening to them, being ready to help and providing information when they need it.
28
Jan
2021
STUDY: INSTANT MESSAGING IN HOSPITALITY: WHICH GUESTS USE WHICH PLATFORMS
Instant messaging applications play a crucial role in our lives. They are used on a daily basis to communicate with our loved ones, allowing us to keep in touch while physically separated. The COVID-19 crisis has led to an increase in the use of these applications (with 45% of the world's population using them).
08
Sep
2020
Guide to dematerialised and secure payment in the hotel industry
Which hotelier has never had problems with unpaid bills? The hotel industry is one of the only services that offers the payment phase after the service has been completed, a very old habit that nevertheless causes problems for some establishments. Between fraud, payment disputes and high commission rates...
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26
Nov
2019
Mapping the Hotel Guest Journey
The traveller's journey is made up of many touch points, each of which represents an opportunity for the hotelier to create a unique relationship with its guest. Here, at each stage of the journey and among the vast offer of travel tech: the tools used by the hotel guest during his journey the most important ones...
04
Oct
2018
Checklist for choosing your hotel software
- 7 minutes to read - Here are 7 important criteria for choosing software that you won't regret. These points should be checked with the publishers of the software you are interested in, to ensure that the solution is right for you. For examples of software and a general overview of the technological offer for the hotel industry...
30
Nov
2017
Top 3 smart in-room technology to impress your guests
- 5 minute read - Despite living in an increasingly millennial world, technology for the sake of technology can often be frustrating and futile. However, with guests open to discovering new technologies in hotels to help simplify and get the most out of their stay, it is...
11
Oct
2017
What software do I choose for my hotel? 2/2
- 6 minutes to read - [READ THE FIRST PART HERE] Today, the day-to-day management of a hotel can only be done with the help of IT solutions. However, there is so much software on the market that it is difficult to differentiate the functions of each of them. Moreover, all these software packages are evolving...
29
Sep
2017
What software do I choose for my hotel? 1/2
- 6 minute read - Nowadays the day-to-day management of a hotel cannot be done without the help of IT solutions. However, there are so many softwares available on the market that it is becoming increasingly difficult to differentiate between each one and their different functions. What’s more, these software are all constantly evolving and offering functions that...
06
Dec
2016
What to Do with Your Guest’s Email Addresses?
- 5 minute read - No one can deny the importance of engaging with your hotel guests, and emailing is an indispensable tool to achieve this closer relationship. If you’ve read our last blog post you’ll already know the best ways to secure these important addresses. However, now that you have them...