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Rediscovering the True Key to Hotel Success

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  • 14 September 2024
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Hotel tech has convinced the industry they’re the gatekeepers of success-driving data. Yet, since the inns of Don Quixote, hoteliers have truly known their guests by being in the trenches—listening and reacting. Solid operations—quality, consistency, trust, relationships—are the best marketing. Genuine hospitality builds loyalty, offering weary travelers a comforting space. Owner-operators know operations is the master key to marketing.

Last century, PR and marketing drifted from operations, crafting brands with promises operations couldn’t keep. Now, with amplified word of mouth through reviews and social media, hotels can’t control their image solely through PR. Operations and marketing are tightly bound again, with staff listening to guests to steer the ship. Big data often overwhelms, telling us what we fundamentally already know: we know our guests, the marketplace, and competitors.

Tech suggests rapid change is causing revenue loss, but major shifts are rare in our industry. For instance, tech hasn’t solved off-season, midweek occupancy; guests simply don’t want to come then. Hospitality experiences “punctuated equilibrium”—long periods of stability with rare spurts of change. As you plan for 2025, focus on what “makes” a hotel. Tech has its place but can distract from investments in operations, culture, staff, and maintenance. Remember, there’s no substitute for genuine hospitality.

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Don’t let shiny new gadgets make you forget the essentials. Trust your knowledge, stick to the basics, pay attention to your guests, and you’ll thrive in 2025 and beyond!

Best, Michael Hraba

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