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August 29, 2025

Hotel vs Resort

Learn the key differences between hotels and resorts, from amenities and locations to guest expectations. This guide helps travelers choose the right stay and helps hospitality professionals position their property effectively.

Emily F.
Emily F.
Why rate beats occupancy
Emily F.
Emily F.
August 5, 2025

Why rate beats occupancy

Discover how top hotel brands drive revenue by focusing on rate over occupancy—and how your property can do the same, no matter your size.

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Why rate beats occupancy
Emily F.
Emily F.
Emily F.
August 5, 2025

Why rate beats occupancy

Discover how top hotel brands drive revenue by focusing on rate over occupancy—and how your property can do the same, no matter your size.

Hotel Revenue Management Tips for Outside Lands
Emily F.
Emily F.
August 4, 2025

Hotel Revenue Management Tips for Outside Lands

Learn how San Francisco hotels can optimize revenue during Outside Lands with dynamic pricing, direct booking tactics, and guest-focused upsells.

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Hotel Revenue Management Tips for Outside Lands
Emily F.
Emily F.
Emily F.
August 4, 2025

Hotel Revenue Management Tips for Outside Lands

Learn how San Francisco hotels can optimize revenue during Outside Lands with dynamic pricing, direct booking tactics, and guest-focused upsells.

Why Guests Remember the Room—and Write About It
Emily F.
Emily F.
August 1, 2025

Why Guests Remember the Room—and Write About It

In boutique hospitality, the hotel room is the most influential space for shaping guest impressions, driving reviews, and reinforcing brand identity through thoughtful design and operational detail.

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Why Guests Remember the Room—and Write About It
Emily F.
Emily F.
Emily F.
August 1, 2025

Why Guests Remember the Room—and Write About It

In boutique hospitality, the hotel room is the most influential space for shaping guest impressions, driving reviews, and reinforcing brand identity through thoughtful design and operational detail.

Beyond the OTA
Emily F.
Emily F.
July 31, 2025

Beyond the OTA

Explore how boutique hotels and vacation rentals can harness the benefits of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) without becoming dependent on them. This post breaks down the hidden costs of third-party bookings and reveals how AI-powered guest engagement can turn one-time OTA stays into lasting brand relationships. With real-world examples and actionable strategies, it’s essential reading for operators looking to boost loyalty, direct bookings, and long-term revenue.

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Beyond the OTA
Emily F.
Emily F.
Emily F.
July 31, 2025

Beyond the OTA

Explore how boutique hotels and vacation rentals can harness the benefits of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) without becoming dependent on them. This post breaks down the hidden costs of third-party bookings and reveals how AI-powered guest engagement can turn one-time OTA stays into lasting brand relationships. With real-world examples and actionable strategies, it’s essential reading for operators looking to boost loyalty, direct bookings, and long-term revenue.

Occupancy Rate: A Strategy, Not Just a Statistic
Emily F.
Emily F.
July 30, 2025

Occupancy Rate: A Strategy, Not Just a Statistic

Learn how events like concerts, festivals, and sports games can shape occupancy rate and what hospitality operators can do to forecast, plan, and capitalize on these demand spikes.

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Occupancy Rate: A Strategy, Not Just a Statistic
Emily F.
Emily F.
Emily F.
July 30, 2025

Occupancy Rate: A Strategy, Not Just a Statistic

Learn how events like concerts, festivals, and sports games can shape occupancy rate and what hospitality operators can do to forecast, plan, and capitalize on these demand spikes.

How Self Check-In Technology Drives Hotel Profitability
Emily F.
Emily F.
July 29, 2025

How Self Check-In Technology Drives Hotel Profitability

Discover how self check-in technology is transforming hotel operations and boosting profitability. This blog breaks down the key financial and experiential benefits of adopting self check-in systems—from cutting labor costs and increasing staff efficiency to enhancing guest satisfaction and unlocking new revenue streams. Whether you're managing a boutique property or scaling operations, this post reveals why self check-in is more than a tech upgrade—it's a strategic investment in your hotel’s future.

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How Self Check-In Technology Drives Hotel Profitability
Emily F.
Emily F.
Emily F.
July 29, 2025

How Self Check-In Technology Drives Hotel Profitability

Discover how self check-in technology is transforming hotel operations and boosting profitability. This blog breaks down the key financial and experiential benefits of adopting self check-in systems—from cutting labor costs and increasing staff efficiency to enhancing guest satisfaction and unlocking new revenue streams. Whether you're managing a boutique property or scaling operations, this post reveals why self check-in is more than a tech upgrade—it's a strategic investment in your hotel’s future.

The Smart Lobby Hotel: Technology Is Transforming Guest Experience
Emily F.
Emily F.
July 28, 2025

The Smart Lobby Hotel: Technology Is Transforming Guest Experience

The hotel lobby is transforming from a simple check-in area into a tech-enabled hub that enhances guest experience, streamlines operations, and boosts revenue. This blog explores how innovations like contactless arrivals, AI personalization, digital signage, real-time analytics, and immersive design are redefining the modern “smart lobby” to meet today’s hospitality demands.

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The Smart Lobby Hotel: Technology Is Transforming Guest Experience
Emily F.
Emily F.
Emily F.
July 28, 2025

The Smart Lobby Hotel: Technology Is Transforming Guest Experience

The hotel lobby is transforming from a simple check-in area into a tech-enabled hub that enhances guest experience, streamlines operations, and boosts revenue. This blog explores how innovations like contactless arrivals, AI personalization, digital signage, real-time analytics, and immersive design are redefining the modern “smart lobby” to meet today’s hospitality demands.

Peak travel, peak stress: Handle July 4th like a pro
Stephanie P.
Stephanie P.
July 1, 2025

Peak travel, peak stress: Handle July 4th like a pro

Make the most of the holiday rush with smart messaging and festive Upsells

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Peak travel, peak stress: Handle July 4th like a pro
Stephanie P.
Stephanie P.
Stephanie P.
July 1, 2025

Peak travel, peak stress: Handle July 4th like a pro

Make the most of the holiday rush with smart messaging and festive Upsells

Agentic AI: A Secret Weapon for Hospitality Leaders
Thomas M.
Thomas M.
May 21, 2025

Agentic AI: A Secret Weapon for Hospitality Leaders

How autonomous, intelligent systems could reshape hotel operations and help leaders make better-informed decisions.

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Agentic AI: A Secret Weapon for Hospitality Leaders
Thomas M.
Thomas M.
Thomas M.
May 21, 2025

Agentic AI: A Secret Weapon for Hospitality Leaders

How autonomous, intelligent systems could reshape hotel operations and help leaders make better-informed decisions.

Unlocking Growth: Enriching Your CRM with Valuable Guest Data
Thomas M.
Thomas M.
May 15, 2025

Unlocking Growth: Enriching Your CRM with Valuable Guest Data

How to make the most of hospitality data, so you can increase direct bookings, revenue, and satisfaction.

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Unlocking Growth: Enriching Your CRM with Valuable Guest Data
Thomas M.
Thomas M.
Thomas M.
May 15, 2025

Unlocking Growth: Enriching Your CRM with Valuable Guest Data

How to make the most of hospitality data, so you can increase direct bookings, revenue, and satisfaction.

AI is Dominating Search Results: How Your Property Can Show Up
Thomas M.
Thomas M.
April 24, 2025

AI is Dominating Search Results: How Your Property Can Show Up

As traditional SEO is replaced by Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), make sure your property is ready with these tips.

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AI is Dominating Search Results: How Your Property Can Show Up
Thomas M.
Thomas M.
Thomas M.
April 24, 2025

AI is Dominating Search Results: How Your Property Can Show Up

As traditional SEO is replaced by Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), make sure your property is ready with these tips.

How hotels can build a high-performing distribution strategy
Lana C.
Lana C.
April 23, 2025

How hotels can build a high-performing distribution strategy

Tactics and technology to boost occupancy & RevPAR.

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How hotels can build a high-performing distribution strategy
Lana C.
Lana C.
Lana C.
April 23, 2025

How hotels can build a high-performing distribution strategy

Tactics and technology to boost occupancy & RevPAR.

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