How Do I Add a Booking Engine to My Hotel Website?
A direct online booking engine attached to your website and integrated with your property management system (PMS) is crucial for gathering profitable reservations. It enables you to bypass commission fees charged by online travel agencies (OTAs) and collect rich guest data to tailor the stay experience and build loyalty. Plus, guests expect the convenience of […]
Ball State University Hotel
Need a place to stay on campus? Book a room at Ball State University Hotel. Located in Muncie, Indiana, this property offers affordable accommodations with free parking and easy access to the food court. You can visit one of the local museums or try something more daring at Mad Ax Muncie. Ball State University Hotel […]
Top Tips for Future-Proofing Your Hotel Tech Stack
Like the rest of your infrastructure, your hotel’s tech stack must be robust and adaptable to keep pace with the evolving market. By choosing flexible, proven technologies that effectively manage your data and share it across systems, you lay the groundwork for strategic growth and competitive advantage. Here’s how to future-proof your tech stack and […]
Turks and Caicos Airport Hotel
Choose a convenient stay at Turks and Caicos Airport Hotel. The name doesn’t lie–it’s only minutes from the airport in the Turks and Caicos Islands, perfect for an early morning flight. The islands themselves have beautiful beaches, fresh seafood, and everything you need for some R & R! Turks and Caicos Airport Hotel has chosen […]
West Jefferson Hotel
Step back into history at West Jefferson Hotel. Originally built in 1917 in West Jefferson, North Carolina, this newly restored property offers early 20th-century charm alongside modern amenities–they even have heated tile floors! Guests enjoy nearby shopping, fine dining, and mountain views. West Jefferson Hotel has chosen our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System to help […]
7 Hospitality Trends to Take Seriously This Year
With the holiday rush behind us, now is the perfect moment to set the stage for a successful year ahead. While exceptional customer service remains the cornerstone of hospitality, today’s fast-paced digital landscape demands that hoteliers stay attuned to emerging technologies and shifting guest expectations. Here are seven key hospitality trends for 2026 that every […]
How Independent Hotels Can Boost Bookings This Valentine’s Day
Love and travel go hand in hand, and many properties take advantage of Valentine’s Day to boost bookings. In fact, as a hotel, it can be hard to stand out among other hotels touting red roses, bubbles, and chocolates. To attract more guests, try doing something a little different. Whether promotions are limited to Valentine’s […]
How Can Hotels Balance Sustainability with Profitability?
Evolving trends and the growing impact of climate change have made sustainability a key consideration for modern travelers. More than 80 percent of vacationers believe that environmentally responsible travel is important. Embracing eco-friendly practices not only supports a healthier planet but positions your property to engage this increasingly conscientious market segment. Understandably, many hoteliers express […]
Anchor Lodge
Book yourself a harbor stay at Anchor Lodge. Nestled in the working waterfront of Fort Bragg, California, guests are surrounded by fishing boats, wildlife, and fresh ocean air. And there are plenty of restaurants with local seafood! Anchor Lodge has chosen our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System to help run their operations. See how they […]
An Independent Hotelier’s Guide to RevPAG
To truly understand the financial impact of every stay, you need a metric that goes deeper than room revenue alone. Revenue per Available Guest (RevPAG) provides a comprehensive view of the total revenue generated by each guest, making it a useful profitability metric—especially for properties that earn significant non-room revenue. How to Calculate RevPAG Determined […]
How to Implement a New Hotel PMS Efficiently and Effectively
Your property management system (PMS) is the command center of operations and backbone of your tech stack. Changing such a foundational system can be daunting, but operating with one that’s holding your business back is even scarier. With a solid plan, putting a new PMS in place can be an exciting process with minimal disruption […]
Essential Tech Solutions Every Hotel Should Have
With so many modern tech solutions available, it can be difficult for hoteliers to determine which are flash-in-the-pan and which will truly streamline operations and enhance the guest experience at their unique property. What do guests genuinely desire, and what will they ignore because it’s unnecessary, complicated, or unnecessarily complicated? If hoteliers jump to add […]
Chateau Saint Denis
Enjoy a boutique stay at Chateau Saint Denis. Located on the banks of Cane River in the historic district of Natchitoches, Louisiana, this hotel has shopping and dining within easy walking distance. Rooms have custom-made beds with premium linens, flat screen TVs, and hardwood floors. Chateau Saint Denis has chosen our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management […]
Hotel Accounting Basics Every Owner Should Know
While warm hospitality is the heart of every successful property, understanding your business’s financials is just as essential. Strong financials ensure operations run smoothly, empowering you to support your team and deliver memorable guest experiences. Here are the accounting basics every owner should know. Accounting Reports Accounting relies on key financial reports that organize the […]
When Should Hotels Use Rate Restrictions?
Rate restrictions empower hoteliers to control when and how rates can be booked to increase reservations during off-peak periods, encourage longer stays, and otherwise manage guest flow and increase revenue. Though the best time to use various restrictions depends on your unique property and market, keep these general guidelines in mind to increase yield and […]
Canterra Suites Hotel
Need a place to rest your head on your next business trip? Try Canterra Suites Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta. They have spacious suites with full kitchens, where you can drop by for an extended stay. They’re pet friendly too, so take your furry friend! Canterra Suites Hotel has chosen our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System […]
5 Top Tech Trends Elevating Hotel Businesses
Today’s hoteliers must embrace robust, innovative technology to satisfy guests and streamline every aspect of their business, from seamless payments to self check-in. Guests expect convenience and personalization at each touchpoint, and forward-thinking hotels are leveraging the latest trends in modern, automated software to deliver just that. Hotels that fail to adapt risk falling behind […]
List all room types to maximize bookings on the Expedia Group platform
When you’re trying to capture people’s attention online, the details matter. Eighty percent of travelers visit online travel agencies before making a purchase. As they scroll, they often seek out specific features like king beds or particular views. If your listing is missing details about your rooms—or missing room types entirely—you could be losing out […]
What are the best types of photos for my hotel’s online booking engine?
Your hotel’s online booking engine needs a variety of photos to attract guests and generate excitement for upcoming stays, so choose one like WebRezPro that allows you to create a slideshow for each room type. Here are the kinds of professionally taken pictures that should be featured there: The right selection of carefully curated images […]
Redefining Luxury for Modern Travelers: How Independent Hotels Can Compete Without Five Stars
Modern travelers aren’t chasing chandeliers anymore. They’re chasing meaning. Valets, spas, and concierges will always appeal to certain demographics, but those amenities no longer define a luxury property. Modern travelers are looking for features outside those of traditional luxury hotels, giving an important opportunity to independent properties to pounce on what only they can offer: […]
8 Common Front Desk Pain Points and How to Resolve Them
The front desk plays a pivotal role in shaping the guest experience–it’s the first point of contact on property. And you don’t get a second chance to make a great first impression… Despite the best intentions, operational challenges can disrupt your welcome, creating unnecessary friction that results in extended wait times, grumpy guests, and negative […]
How Ordinary Hotels Can Offer Extraordinary Experiences
Providing unique experiences enables hotels to stand out in an increasingly competitive market. Some luxury and boutique properties are extraordinary experiences in themselves—like our client Ancient Lore Village, where guests can stay in their very own leprechaun lair—and others reinforce their brand by providing exclusive activities and excursions. However, you don’t have to be made […]
Capture More Bookings with Expedia Mobile Promotions
Recent research by Expedia Group revealed that 71% of travelers visit online travel agencies, like Expedia, on mobile devices during their path to purchase, compared to 36% of travelers who visit a hotel site on a mobile device. And they’re not just looking—consumers convert on mobile too, with 34% of them booking on a mobile […]
When Should Hotels Offer Discounts to Boost Revenue?
Usually, it makes sense to sell your rooms for the highest price possible without oversacrificing occupancy. Though hospitality at its core is about people, making money is essential to keeping your doors open and providing memorable guest experiences. However, there are exceptions to this general rule—times when lowering your prices can serve your overall financial […]