Hotel Sales Managers are too Weak
by Patrick LandmanOver the last 4 years we have trained thousands of hoteliers around the world in revenue management and distribution. All have made the same remarks; the travel industry is too price driven, the competition is driving down the price of the... Read more »
My Blog Day: travel bloggers network, social media, customer, china, travel contest
by Claude BenardMy Blog Day to celebrate the 5th BlogDay on august 31st BlogDay was created with the belief that bloggers should have one day dedicated to getting to know other bloggers from other countries and areas of interest. On that day Bloggers will... Read more »
When Will Hotels Get Serious About Protecting Guest Information?
by RobertKColeSince the days of roman highways, the foremost requirement of the hotel industry has been preserving the safety and welfare of its guests. In modern times, this task applies equally to the guests themselves, their belongings and also, their... Read more »
Social Media Marketing Case Study: George Bernard Shaw Goes Social
by acoupleofchicksLike George Bernard Shaw? Over 5000 people “Like” him on Facebook – over 700 are following and having conversations with the deceased playwright daily on Twitter all resulting in record number online ticket sales. Social Media Marketing... Read more »
20 Questions to ask before redoing your website
by Patrick LandmanStuck on increasing the number of unique visitors to your website? Still facing conversion ratios below 1 percent on your own website? You r website needs a serious makeover? Looking to integrate a social media strategy and a blog into your... Read more »
Paris Do it Yourself Insider Tour
by GesaFor those of you tired of lugging around a hefty guidebook as well as heavy shopping bags, we’ve put together a few ideas on how to see some great areas of Paris and shed some of that weight (what you do in the patisseries is your own affair!). Montmartre... Read more »
Orbitz Improves Its Hotel Search – Is It Enough?
by RobertKColeThe Orbitz press release boldly announced “Orbitz Launches Groundbreaking Hotel Search Experience with Industry-Leading Property Comparison Features.” photo credit: Erik CharltonThe Orbitz hotel user interface may be new and improved,... Read more »
The many faces of Mallorca, one of Europe’s top destinations
by GesaPerceptions of Mallorca have changed over recent years. Not so long ago the island was synonymous with budget package holidays– Britain’s favourite place for a dose of Mediterranean sun, sandy beaches and plentiful cervezas! The last decade... Read more »
My Twitter Digest for the Past Week 2010-08-02
by RobertKColeRT @PatentlyApple: Apple's iTravel App to Plug into Hotel Servers for In-Room Services http://bit.ly/9jT3hK #travel #hotel #Watching #sharkweek on @Discovery – Adding Seal Island South Africa to my #kickthebucketlist of places I don't... Read more »
Hotel Es Moli Mallorca outsourcing Revenue Management to Xotels
by Patrick LandmanHotel Es Moli in Deia (Mallorca, Spain) has decided to turn the curve and start offering dynamic rates. To increase online sales as well as direct sales they are outsourcing their hotel revenue management to Xotels, a hotel management company... Read more »
