Creating Coworking Hotel Spaces
With the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, the world kept going by remote workforces. While offices are opening up once again, the high level of remote work remains as companies and their staff discovered how possible it was. In 2021, the amount of permanent remote work actually doubled from pre-pandemic levels. As office walls have come […]
The Newport Belle
Let the ocean rock you to sleep on The Newport Belle, a paddlewheel boat turned hotel. Docked permanently in Newport, OR, The Newport Belle is within easy reach of hiking trails, breweries, and deep sea fishing. Or if you just want to relax, you can take a glass of wine out to the sundeck and […]
How to Create a Seamless Mobile Guest Experience at Your Hotel
The digital transformation of the hotel industry was coming (slowly but surely) anyway, but then Covid-19 happened. Now, suddenly, more hotel guests than ever expect self-serve, on-the-go options throughout their entire travel journey. Hospitality Technology’s 2021 Customer Engagement Technology Study found: From researching accommodation options to ordering room service, approximately half your guests want to […]
The Historic Leakey Inn
Located in Leakey, TX, The Historic Leakey Inn has everything you need for your next family vacation. Take the kids inner tubing down the Frio River–just a few minutes away–or steal some time alone at one of the local golf courses before your evening BBQ at the guest pavilion. All rooms include a TV, mini-fridge, […]
Social Responsibility in the Hospitality Industry: What You Can Do and Why You Should
Most people want to make the world a better place. And most guests want to stay in lodgings that help do this, whether it’s through a new green initiative or a facemask donation program. Here’s how you can become more socially responsible and benefit your community and your brand at the same time. Sustainability Guests […]
How to Use UGC to Increase Your Hotel’s Revenue
There’s an old marketing idiom that says, “Content is king.” It’s in reference to the fact that good, quality content will always reign supreme over any SEO-search-term-laden online content. But folks, in case you haven’t noticed, there’s a new king in town and it goes by the name of User-generated Content (or UGC for short). […]
Make Your Hotel Shine Online This Summer
Summer is coming with sunburns, hot ocean beach days, and tourists—lots and lots of tourists all geared up for revenge travel. Travelers are set to go big and spend big on their next trip. Work-from-home professionals have saved their cash during the pandemic and now they’re ready to use it. But there are lots of […]
Congrats to Our WebRezPro Clients Recognized in Tripadvisor’s 2022 Travelers’ Choice Awards!
Tripadvisor released their Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2022, in time to let us know the creme de la creme of hotels around the globe as we gear up for the summer season. The Best of the Best award winners are chosen by the people who matter most—the guests—and are among the top 1% of businesses […]
A Quick Guide to Online Distribution for Independent Hotels
Remember when hotels were mostly booked through brick and mortar travel agencies or looked up in the yellow pages (the paper kind)? We’re going back 20-odd years ago, so you’re forgiven if you don’t! These days, the realm of hotel distribution has evolved with technology to span both the physical and digital worlds—with heavier reliance […]
Use Your PMS to Reduce Stress at the Front Desk
Without an automated property management system (PMS), life at the front desk is hard. You have guests checking in, guests checking out, guests disputing their bills… There are a thousand and one little tasks that need doing, and you have to handle it all with a pleasant smile. From bookings to check-outs and beyond, a […]
5 More Reasons to Go With WebRezPro
We know choosing core hotel technology is easier said than done. Replacing your property management system (PMS) is not a decision to take lightly and with so many solutions on the market, hoteliers have an increasingly hard choice to make. Any leading cloud PMS should help you improve your daily workflow, business visibility, and the […]
How To Make Your Hotel a Workation Destination
Traveling for work is nothing new. But since the pandemic, the ubiquitous business trip has seen a plot twist. With more people than ever engaged in remote work, many are enjoying the advantage of working literally anywhere that has wifi. That has thousands of guests combining work with travel in pursuit of new experiences and […]
The Hotel of the Future
Do you wonder what the hotel of the future will look like? We’re not talking about a hotel on the moon or anything (but imagine the views!), yet rather what we can expect from hotels in the next decade or so based on current trends and forerunner technologies already in use. It’s not so much […]
Willow Barrel Retreat
Kick off your flip-flops and relax at one of the Willow Barrel Retreat’s cabins or cottages. Located in Erieau, ON on the beautiful shores of Lake Erie and Rondeau Bay, the Willow Barrel Retreat has everything you need for your next beach vacation, including kayak, canoe, and motorboat rentals. Not a good beach day? Not […]
Five Key Pieces of a Winning Hotel Website
Does web design for your hotel give you an “uh-oh” feeling in your stomach? Do you have a great property, but you aren’t sure how to market it online? You’ve come to the right place. We lay out key strategies of hotel website design to make sure your guests hit that “book now” button. If […]
The Marmalade Motel
Savour breakfast in bed at the Marmalade Motel. Located in Port Dufferin, Nova Scotia, the Marmalade Motel offers locally sourced treats made fresh to go with your stay. Enjoy rural tranquility and lush, comfortable accommodations that don’t come with an eye-popping price tag. Perfect for weddings, girls’ weekends, and family reunions. The Marmalade Motel has […]
Rawley Resort, Spa & Marina
Pamper your stress away at the Rawley Resort, Spa, & Marina. You deserve that aromatherapy massage. Located in Port Severn, ON, the resort has everything you need for weddings, meetings, and even ski trips. Treat your tastebuds to fine dining at the Lighthouse45 Restaurant and premium craft beer at the Piano Bar & Lounge. The […]
TikTok Tactics for Hotels
Trendy dance routines, how-tos, and cute pets… TikTok is known for its random but strangely addictive short-form videos. So you’d be forgiven if it hadn’t crossed your mind as a place to market your hotel—until perhaps recently when the social media platform surpassed Google to become the world’s most popular web domain in 2021. But […]
Room Pricing Strategies for Independent Hoteliers
Setting the perfect price for hotel rooms has never been an easy task. It’s not just a question of what rooms are worth, taking into consideration costs, location and services; setting room rates also depends on what customers are willing to pay, local competition, seasonal variations, and other market influences that affect supply and demand. […]
Cedar Vista Motel
Take the whole family for summer vacation at the Cedar Vista Motel, located in beautiful Tobermory, Ontario – right next to two national parks, cradled by Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Open from May to October, Cedar Vista Motel is ready for you to come home to after a long day exploring hiking trails, taking […]
Mafolie Hotel
Located in the US Virgin Islands, the Mafolie Hotel offers a gorgeous tropical getaway complete with made-to-order breakfasts and poolside bar. Each of their 22 rooms has a flat screen TV, an in-room safe, and high speed WiFi. The concierge will be happy to guide you to one of the 250 places to eat on […]
Welcoming Extended-Stay Guests to Your Hotel
As the pandemic rolls on, many hotels have had to adapt to a changing business mix. Corporate hotels shifted their focus to leisure travelers, while resorts that catered largely to international guests were suddenly dependent on domestic travelers. For properties that have been able to pivot, the ability to diversify their offerings to meet their […]
Reston Inn & Suites
Just 15 minutes from Lake Okoboji, the Reston Inn & Suites is a modern hotel in Spencer, Iowa, that offers 70+ guest rooms. A wide range of amenities are available onsite including complimentary continental breakfast, an indoor swimming pool, free WiFi and some pet-friendly guest rooms. The Reston Inn & Suites has chosen to use […]
Managing Guest Expectations during a Labor Shortage
So many things have changed through the pandemic—and guest expectations are one of them. On one hand, guests are expecting the same types of experiences they once had. On the other hand, they have amped up their expectations of cleanliness, touchless technology, and timely digital communication. With these high expectations, how do hotels fare when […]