Hotel Operations

This article was written by Hospitality Daily Podcast. Click here to read the original article Michael Escalante took an unexpected path from aerospace engineering to hospitality, eventually serving as Hilton’s…

What are blackout dates? Blackout dates (or blackout periods) are specific dates when hotels prevent certain rates from being booked. These often coincide with music festivals, sporting events, local celebrations or…

This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article PORTLAND, Maine—Sara Masterson, president of Olympia Hospitality, announced a new partnership with Mountain Shore Properties to…

What are hotel employee incentive programs? Hotel employee incentive programs are structured benefits and rewards that recognize your hotel employees’ commitment and achievements. Incentives can take many forms, including monetary…

It’s the equivalent of a restaurant saying its strategy is “serve as many plates as possible.” It tells you nothing about who you’re serving, why they should choose you, or…

This article was written by Hospitality Daily Podcast. Click here to read the original article Josiah: This week, we’re learning from STR President Amanda Hite, whom I had the pleasure…

How Guest Profiles Help Hotels Serve Better to Improve Guest Experience Table of Contents

Inbound leads feel slower. Response rates are lower. And what used to be a predictable flow of group and corporate business now feels uncertain. If you’re part of a hotel…

What is hotel photography? Hotel photography is the art of capturing your hotel in a way that highlights its most appealing features to future guests while telling the story of…

This article was written by Hospitality Daily Podcast. Click here to read the original article David Tart, Managing Partner at Raines, shares how the practice of visibility drives the culture…