Social media and revenue management practices go hand in hand from a hotel expert perspective to maximize demand (i.e. room nights) and grow RevPAR (revenue-per-available-room). Here are two excerpts from the folks at STR which we think are worth reading along with the full articles: Social Media Presence Requires Work According to Dawn Ray, director…
The use of interim hotel management requires more focused attention and shorter term results that if a permanent manager is being engaged. It also depends on how temporary the needs are and if this is the better solution than permanent longer term management. This is due to in large part to who the users are…
On the minds of many a hotel expert, investor and management company going forward into next year is uncertainty in lodging industry performance. The so-called “fiscal cliff” has many developers, buyers and lending firms waiting on the sidelines while they look for a clear direction about the current economy before making decisions on where and when…
Today’s hotel property management services must always be in tune to what global changes are impacting travel to the USA such as China. According to different studies, Chinese tourists coming here are growing 15% to 20% per year. In order to increase revenues and market share, marketing plans must factor in this new breed of…
Depending on what story your hotel investment advisor follows or even writes, there may be a recovery or not. Better said, what is a problem for some are opportunities to others based on recent news reported this last week. Here are some of those summaries that seem to reflect these trends: – According to Bobby…
Government enforcements can sometimes lead to private sector lawsuits from a hospitality expert witness perspective. This is because it sets the tone that non compliance is one basis that an employer may have treated certain workers unfairly. Usually these lawsuits get settled out of court. However, the time and money in legal fees and related…
Green restaurant savings in hotel food and beverage operations can be the difference between break even or bleeding profits every month. Hotel food and beverage outlets differ from free standing restaurants in that one of the primary objectives is to serve the overnight and in-house guest. This objective often requires that the hotel must operate…
Food trends are ever changing, like music and top ten hits, as many a restaurant management consultant knows. Still, some of these new dining fads may start a new chain concept or just reinforce old menu standbys. Here’s a look at a one new and one not-so-new food idea that are making the headlines at…
The recent news reports and media frenzy about housekeepers and guest safety from a hotel management consultant perspective suggests a review of related policies and procedures is a must now. Just this past week, the President of the American Hotel & Lodging Association was interviewed on the subject. The focus from his viewpoint and as…
Safety is a key issue when a night club security expert evaluates the operations and premises of a bar or nightclub. But is it a primary concern of your employees and management when it comes to your patrons as well? Considering that the number of incidents involving a guest injury is exponentially higher when large…