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 […]
Woody Island Resort
Relax by the sea at Woody Island Resort in Newfoundland. There’s hiking, biking, and birdwatching–check for bald eagles! Or you can head out on the water for a glimpse of the whales. Tours through the bay are available along with rowboats and kayaks if you plan on sticking closer to shore. Woody Island Resort has […]
3 More Sleeps! How to Upgrade the Pre-Arrival Experience
Exceptional service doesn’t wait until check-in—it should begin the moment travelers start envisioning their getaway. From the first spark of inspiration and destination research to making a booking and eagerly counting down the days, the guest experience starts long before they arrive. Yet in pursuit of delivering exceptional on-site service, the pre-arrival experience is often […]
5 Cool Features That Set WebRezPro’s Booking Engine Apart
WebRezPro Property Management System (PMS) comes equipped with a user-friendly, fully integrated booking engine that allows properties to accept direct online reservations—without paying commission fees. Reservation information flows directly into the PMS, eliminating manual data entry while preventing overbookings and other errors. But this booking engine delivers far more than standard functionality. Beyond its brand-customizable […]
Unlock the Power of Your PMS with a Customer Data Platform
***Guest post from Ascent360, a WebRezPro partner*** Every single interaction a guest has with your property—from pre-booking to post-check-out—contains powerful insights. These moments tell a story about your guests’ preferences, behaviors, and buying patterns. Today’s travelers expect personalization. They want timely, relevant offers that align with their habits and interests. But to deliver that kind […]
How to Target Your Hotel’s Email Marketing More Effectively
With AI, social media, messaging apps, and more at your fingertips, email may seem like a Stone Age method of guest communication. After all, it was invented in the 1970s. You may as well carve your offer on a tablet and carry it to the next town, right? Wrong! Email is still a relevant, impactful […]
What to Cover in Your Digital Guest Agreement
Your digital guest agreement is key to smooth check-ins—setting clear expectations, minimizing misunderstandings, and laying the foundation for a great stay. From hotel policies to check-in instructions, it should communicate important terms of the stay, so guests understand what’s expected of them. WebRezPro includes customizable guest agreements that can be used for hotel guest self […]
Osage Creek Lodge
Escape to the Ozarks at Osage Creek Lodge. Located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, the lodge has easy access to shops, galleries, a vibrant local food scene… and, of course, gorgeous mountain hikes! Pet-friendly rooms are available if you want to take your furry friend. Osage Creek Lodge has chosen our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System […]
An Independent Hotelier’s Guide to Booking Pace
Getting guests through your doors isn’t just about luck; it’s about understanding patterns, planning ahead, and making smart moves. Rather than crossing your fingers and hoping for the best, use your data to show you the way. In addition to occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR, there’s another key metric that reveals whether your pricing and operational […]
Three Steps to Get Guests to Book Direct
While balanced distribution across OTA, GDS, metasearch, and direct channels is key to your property’s visibility and profitability, direct bookings are the most valuable. As of 2024, direct website bookings made an average of $519 per reservation compared with an OTA average of $320. Because direct bookings involve no commission fees, they’re generally more profitable. […]
Highland Estates Hotel & Resort
Looking for a desert oasis? Book your stay at Highland Estates Hotel & Resort in Mesquite, Nevada. There’s a restaurant, tennis court, and two outdoor pools for when you need to cool off. Parking and Wi-Fi are both free! Highland Estates Hotel & Resort has chosen our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System to help run […]
Hôtellerie Puamun Aguanish
Pull off the road and enjoy a stay at Hôtellerie Puamun Aguanish. Located in Natashquan, Quebec, it’s where modern comfort meets indigenous cultural richness. Fat bikes and canoes are both available for rental so you can get outside and explore. Hôtellerie Puamun Aguanish has chosen our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System to help run their […]
TB Hotel Downtown-Miami
Treat yourself to a getaway at TB Hotel Downtown-Miami for city life and Florida sunshine. They serve breakfast in the mornings, or you can grab a snack from your room before you head out to see the parks, shops, and museums. Accessible and dog-friendly rooms are both available. TB Hotel Downtown-Miami has chosen our cloud-based […]
How to Manage OTA Bookings and Commissions Profitably
Listing your property on online travel agency (OTA) channels increases visibility and revenue—but it comes at a cost. And if you’re managing OTA bookings manually, it can cost you even more. Manually consolidating data between your property management system (PMS) and OTA channels is inefficient and prone to error. Mistakes lead to guest dissatisfaction, billing […]
Harris Sea Ranch Beach Hotel
Book yourself a beach stay at Harris Sea Ranch Beach Hotel. Located in Hampton, New Hampshire, this property is situated along the boardwalk overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Rooms come with kitchenettes, Wi-Fi, and cable TV (and coffee for when your kids bounce you out of bed!). Harris Sea Ranch Beach Hotel has chosen our cloud-based […]
How to Pick the Best Guestroom Access Solution for Your Independent Hotel
When it comes to modernizing hotel operations, your guestroom access solution is key (pun intended) to balancing security, efficiency, and guest experience. But with so many options—from traditional key cards to PIN codes to mobile keys and even biometric access—it can be hard to know what’s right for your independent property. To help you make […]
Happy Guests, Healthy Bottom Line: The Link Between Operations and Revenue
***Guest post from IDeaS, a WebRezPro partner*** Elevating guest satisfaction and protecting profitability are top of mind for any hotelier. These goals are often perceived to be at odds—a perpetual tug of war between what’s best for your bottom line and what’s best for your guests. However, a seamless integration between a hotel’s Revenue Management […]
Meadowvale Apartment Hotel
Need some extra space while you travel? Book yourself a stay at Meadowvale Apartment Hotel in Scarborough, Ontario. Their tasteful apartments come with fully equipped kitchens and in-suite laundry, with plenty of attractions nearby. You can picnic along the shores of Lake Ontario or take the kids to see the Toronto Zoo. Meadowvale Apartment Hotel […]
8 Ways to Tell If Your Hotel Tech Is User Friendly
Hotel technology is designed to streamline operations, enhance the guest experience, and drive revenue—but that’s only the case if it’s user friendly! Ease of use is critical for both staff and guests. As of 2022, 73 percent of guests said they were likely to revisit a hotel that satisfied their technological needs… It really does […]