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How To Prevent Your Hotel From Failing
Not planning is a recipe for failure. This idea applies to many areas of life, including running a successful hotel. To help your hotel succeed and last, it’s important to spot and avoid common mistakes that could lead to problems. In this blog post, we will discuss key strategies to keep your hotel from failing […]
How Multi-Factor Authentication Can Protect Your Hotel Business
In today’s digital world, strong security is crucial. Hotel managers need to protect guest information and keep their systems safe. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds extra security, making it harder for unauthorised people to access data and reducing data breach risks. This post will show how MFA can protect your hotel business, explaining how it works, […]
8 Strategies To Prepare Your Hotel for an Economic Downturn
As economic conditions continue to fluctuate around the world, more and more businesses are facing the prospect of an economic downturn or a recession. If you are a hotel owner or manager, it is important to be prepared for this challenging time by developing strategies that will help protect your business and keep it running […]
Boosting Hotel Occupancy Rates: A Comprehensive Guide
Achieving a high occupancy rate is a crucial goal for any hotel, given its direct impact on profitability. This blog post will delve into top strategies for boosting your hotel’s occupancy rate, emphasising the significance of this metric in gauging your hotel’s success. It’s important to note that the ideal occupancy rate can vary depending […]
What Is a Hotel Reservation System?
In today’s fast-paced hospitality industry, managing reservations efficiently is crucial for a hotel’s success. With more travelers booking accommodations through digital platforms and online travel agencies (OTAs), hotels need a reliable system to handle the increasing volume of bookings while avoiding errors like overbooking. This is where hotel reservation systems come in, playing a pivotal […]
UK’s First-Ever ‘Tourist Tax’ Goes Live in Manchester: Here’s What You Need to Know
In an interesting move for Manchester’s tourism industry, the city has introduced a “tourist tax” for visitors. Manchester is the first city in the UK to implement such a scheme, which will see an additional £1 charged per room, per night for accommodation costs. The funds raised from this extra charge will be used to […]
Hotel PMS Systems: Everything You Need to Know For Your UK Hotel
A hotel property management system (PMS) is a software-based solution. It enables your UK hotel to run their day-to-day operations, such as reservations, check-ins, check-outs, inventory, billing, housekeeping, and guest preferences very efficiently. The PMS acts as the central hub for your hotels operation and can automate many of the tasks that hotel staff would […]
AirbnBUST: Is This the End for Short-Term Rentals?
COVID-19 has significantly impacted the Airbnb booking industry due to travel restrictions and decreased consumer demand. The pandemic has also reignited social media dissatisfaction regarding safety, customer service, and other issues associated with Airbnb bookings. As a result of these trends, Airbnb businesses and hoteliers who list on Airbnb have seen a noticeable decline in […]
Keeping Hotel Rooms Occupied During Low-Season with Seasonal Pricing
Seasonal pricing is a popular tactic used by hotels to keep their rooms filled during periods of low demand. By offering discounts, promotional packages, and other incentives, hotels can attract more customers and increase occupancy rates in times when business is traditionally slow. The goal of seasonal pricing is to maximise profit during periods of […]
10 Uncontrollable Variables That Affect the Hospitality Industry
In this article, we cover 10 hospitality industry risks, to help hoteliers be prepared for sudden change. The hotel industry is subject to change at any moment (just as any industry is). And in many cases, there isn’t anything hoteliers can do about it. Whether it be an earthquake, a significant change in climate, or […]
UK Hospitality Staff Shortages: Why Your Hotel Staff Are Leaving
Staff shortages are nothing new in the hospitality industry. In fact, it’s an ongoing issue that often leads to hoteliers struggling to find the right balance between providing excellent customer service and maintaining high operational standards. However, recent studies have shown that the UK hospitality industry is facing an unprecedented skills shortage, with most businesses […]
10 Ways To Deal With Hotel Staff Shortages
The hospitality industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. It is also one of the most labor intensive industries, which makes it susceptible to staff shortages. A staff shortage can negatively impact a hotel in a number of ways. It can lead to decreased productivity, lower quality of service, and even […]