How Independent Hotels Can Maximize Revenue in the Pandemic Era

Maximize Revenue

Faced with limited demand due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, hoteliers must think outside the box to capture bookings and maximize revenue. Pricing practices that made sense before the virus hit—like seasonal pricing and non-refundable rates—may not be so relevant now in our pandemic era. In this tentative climate, revenue management strategies should aim to boost […]

Havana Springs Resort

Havana Springs Resort

Havana Springs Resort is North Florida’s most sought after wedding and event venue situated on 50 stunning acres just minutes from downtown Havana, Florida, and just a short drive from Tallahassee, Florida. The historic venue offers accommodation in 13 uniquely decorated suites that can sleep up to 40 guests in total. Whether you’re getting married or just need […]

Hotel Digital Marketing Tips for the COVID-19 Recovery

COVID-19 Digital Marketing

As lockdowns start to lift, hotel bookings are beginning to pick up. Despite ongoing COVID concerns, people are eager to venture out again and this is very good news—as long as travel is managed responsibly, with effective preventative measures in place. A recent Revinate survey found that 73 percent of global respondents plan to travel […]

The Georges

The Georges

Located in Lexington, Virginia, The Georges is an 18-room boutique hotel that is a member of Historic Hotels of America. Each guest room is individually decorated with custom furnishings and unique artwork, and of course are fitted with modern touches like free WiFi and luxury bedding and bath amenities. The Georges has chosen to use our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management […]

5 Practical Ways Your Hotel PMS Makes Your Workday More Efficient

Efficient Technology

As the hotel industry recovers from COVID-19 it will be important to maintain daily operational efficiency despite reduced staff levels and new operational protocols. A modern property management system (PMS) is designed to make not only the hotel staff’s workday more efficient but the guests’ experience more satisfying. Streamline workflow and communications while offering more […]

Copper Whale Inn

Copper Whale Inn

The Copper Whale Inn Bed & Breakfast – Anchorage, Alaska offers 15 guest rooms with modern amenities like free WiFi, Roku TV and iPads! Located right in downtown Anchorage, Alaska, this bed and breakfast has just started using our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System to help with their operations. Visit their website to see how they’re using WebRezPro’s integrated booking […]

Sunapee Harbor Cottages

SunapeeHarbor Cottages

Located in Sunapee, New Hampshire, and just 4 miles from Mount Sunapee Resort ski area, Sunapee Harbor Cottages offers six modern country cottages. All cottages boast cathedral ceilings, efficiency kitchens, exposed beams and New England charm. Sunapee Harbor Cottages has just started using our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System to help with our operations. Visit their website to see how they’re using […]

Cabins West

Cabins West

Offering luxury cabins in beautiful Ucluelet, British Columbia, on Vancouver Island, Canada, Cabins West offers eight, customized, spacious, high-end suites with covered decks. Each cabin suite is also equipped with a full kitchen, a private BBQ, an electric fireplace and free WiFi. Cabins West has chosen to use our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System to help with their […]

Uncharted Times Call for Flexible Hotel Management Systems

Uncharted Times

COVID-19 changed our daily lives in the blink of an eye. We’ve had to act fast and drastically in our efforts to contain the virus and, in doing so, we’re reminded that agility and flexibility are key to navigating an unexpected turn of events. The travel industry has been one of the hardest hit, and […]

Futuristic Hotel Tech for Future Hoteliers

Smart Hotel Room

The world has been a strange and scary place lately as we battle COVID-19, but as our combined efforts to beat the virus are starting to prove effective, we can look ahead with optimism and prepare for a more positive future. When it comes to hotel tech innovations, there’s much to be excited about. It […]

Lavender Hill Suites

Lavender Hill Suites

Ideally situated in Saint John, U.S. Virgin Islands, Lavender Hill Suites offers air conditioned condos with magnificent views of the Caribbean Sea. Additional condo amenities include full kitchens and private decks and guests have access to an outdoor pool. Lavender Hill Suites has just started using our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System. Check out how this property […]

Pacific Shores Resort & Spa

Pacific Shores Resort & Spa

Pacific Shores Resort & Spa in Nanoose Bay, British Columbia, offers 143 guest rooms including hotel rooms and one-bedroom apartments. Situated on 13 acres of gardens and alongside Craig Bay, this resort boasts a wide range of amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a restaurant and a full service spa. Pacific Shores Resort & […]

Portofino Beach Resort

Portofino Beach Resort

Located on the beautiful island of Ambergris Caye, just six miles north of the charming town of San Pedro, Belize, Portofino Beach Resort in Belize offers 17 beautifully appointed rooms, ranging from charming beach cabanas to spacious suites. Resort amenities include a restaurant and bar, spa services, an outdoor pool and of course, a spectacular beach. This resort has […]

Moose Creek Ranch

Moose Creek Ranch

Located near Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in Victor, Idaho, Moose Creek Ranch offers several accommodation options including cabins, glamping tents and RV campsites. A variety of activities are available in the area including hiking, mountain biking and fly fishing, and the ranch is the perfect place for weddings and other events. Moose Creek Ranch has just started using our cloud-based WebRezPro […]

Staycation Destination: Marketing Your Property to Local Travelers

Staycation

The world will likely see a reduction in international travel for the foreseeable future. Uncertainty around border restrictions and a wariness to book expensive flights in such an uncertain time means many people are going to be staying on their own soil for a while. But that doesn’t mean they’ve lost their yen for a […]

Tranquility Beach Anguilla

Tranquility Beach Anguilla

Located in beautiful Meads Bay, Anguilla, Tranquility Beach Anguilla is the island’s newest boutique resort. Accommodation is provided in 15 one- to three-bedroom, toes-in-the-sand condominium vacation rentals. This property started using WebRezPro Property Management System last winter to help with their operations. Visit their website to see how WebRezPro’s integrated booking engine allows Tranquility Beach to accept online bookings! Visit […]

Hotel Tech for a Touchless New World

Tech For Touchless

COVID-19 has pushed us all into a world of caution. Social distancing regulations and fear of infection have impacted our daily lives as we avoid physical interaction. Even as cases drop and official restrictions ease, a level of cautiousness will likely remain with us for some time. Hotels and other businesses are operating under new […]

Hotel Guest Expectations in a Post-COVID-19 World

Hotel Sanitization

It’s hard to know exactly how fast hotel occupancy levels will bounce back as COVID-19 cases drop and travel restrictions lift around the globe. Will travel consumers, confined at home for so long, burst out of the gates as soon as borders reopen? Or will they cautiously hang back, waiting to be sure that it’s […]

The Alexander Cayman Brac

The Alexander Cayman Brac

The Alexander Cayman Brac in the beautiful Cayman Islands is a stylish and modern boutique hotel that offers 32 luxury guest rooms and suites. A wide range of amenities are available including an outdoor pool, free WiFi, beach access and a conference room. The Alexander has chosen to use our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System to help with their operations. […]

The Oswego Hotel

The Oswego Hotel

Located in the heart of beautiful Victoria, British Columbia Canada, The Oswego Hotel offers over 70 units ranging in size from studios to two-bedroom suites and many with full kitchens. This boutique hotel boasts a wide range of amenities including free WiFi, onsite dining and meeting facilities. The Oswego Hotel has just started using our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management […]

COVID-19 May Benefit Direct Bookings—Is Your Hotel Ready?

Hotel Website Booking Engine

According to Larry Mogelonsky of Hotel Mogel Consulting, COVID-19 might be a boon for direct bookings. As OTAs (online travel agencies) struggle with mass cancellations due to the pandemic, travelers are finding it difficult to access overloaded customer support systems (online and on the phone) to process cancellations, refunds and credits. As Mogelonsky pointed out […]

The Historic Lincoln Inn

The Historic Lincoln Inn

Located in Gooding, Idaho, The Historic Lincoln Inn offers newly renovated, high-quality rooms within easy walking distance of home-style restaurants and shops right in the heart of town. This inn has just started using our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System to help with their operations. Visit their website to see how they’re using WebRezPro’s integrated booking engine to accept online […]

Aurora Park Cottages

Aurora Park Cottages

Located in beautiful Calistoga, California, Aurora Park Cottages is a great place to escape to in Napa Valley. Accommodation is provided in luxurious private cottages that boast down-filled beds, free WiFi and private decks. Amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, free bike rentals and beautiful mountain views. Aurora Park Cottages has just started using our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System to […]

A Hotelier’s Guide to Social Media Messaging during the COVID-19 Crisis

Social Media Messaging

As a company and brand it can be hard to know what to say when the whole world seems to be grinding to a halt and business is far from usual. For the time being, travel restrictions and physical distancing have devastated demand for travel services, including airlines, hotels, restaurants and attractions. While COVID-19 is […]