Hotel Guest Expectations in a Post-COVID-19 World
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 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 […]
How Hotels Can Come Out Stronger from COVID-19
COVID-19 and the travel restrictions and lockdowns required to reduce the spread of the virus have brought about an unprecedented drop in occupancy for hotels and other lodging operations all over the world. Some properties have had to close out floors, suspend certain services such as dining and event services, or temporarily shut their doors. […]
Managing Hotel Reservations during the COVID-19 Pandemic
As borders are closed, events and gatherings cancelled, and general populations asked to stay home in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, our tourism and hospitality industries are being challenged like never before. Drastic measures are necessary to protect our global health and economy. Lodging providers and other tourism businesses are having to […]
Email Marketing Tips for Independent Hoteliers in the 2020s
Businesses are reaching out to customers today in more ways than ever before—by social media, chatbot, mobile messaging, SMS, phone call, email, online advertising, TV and radio ads, and print… Phew! But of any marketing channel, email still delivers the best return on investment (in both time and money) and remains the key strategic channel […]
How Independent Hotels Can Show Guests Some Love This Valentine’s Day
The month of love is almost upon us—is your hotel ready to woo guests? Whether you personally relish the romance of Valentine’s Day or think it’s nothing more than a marketing tactic, Valentine’s Day is a prime opportunity to boost the bottom line of any business in the hospitality industry. Here are some ideas to […]
Thatcher Hotel
The Thatcher Hotel in Hopland, California, is at the southern tip of Mendocino County and offers easy access to area attractions like wineries. A wide range of individually decorated guest rooms and available, and additional amenities include onsite dining, an outdoor pool and private event space. The Thatcher Hotel has chosen to use our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System to […]
BelleVue Oasis
BelleVue Oasis is a boutique hotel in Palm Springs, California that offers a wide range of guest rooms and amenities like an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi, a hot tub and bicycle rentals. BelleVue Oasis has just started using our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System to help run their business. Visit their website to see how they’re using WebRezPro’s booking […]
Top 5 Blog Posts for Independent Hoteliers in 2019
Goodbye, 2019; hello, 2020! As we look back on another exciting year in hospitality, our final post for the year highlights our five most popular posts of 2019, indicating what’s most important to our readers. Going by our most-read blog posts of the year, it seems that giving guests what they want and using modern […]
AbbyCreek Inn
The AbbyCreek Inn is a family-owned hotel in Winthrop Washington with over 60 guest rooms and an impressive array of amenities like a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, complimentary continental breakfast, river access with a picnic area and some pet-friendly rooms. The AbbyCreek Inn has chosen to use our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System to help with their operations! Visit their website […]
3 Things Hotels Can’t Do Without a Cloud PMS
Despite increased efficiency, scalability and profitability that cloud technology brings to hospitality businesses, many hotels are still running on outdated legacy systems—or, believe it or not, pen and paper. We all have our reasons for making the decisions we make, but to approach the case for the cloud from a different angle, here are three […]
Best E-Commerce Practices for Independent Hotels
When you think of “e-commerce,” online retail sites like Amazon, eBay and Etsy probably first come to mind. But have you ever thought of your property’s website as an e-commerce site too? E-commerce refers to commercial transactions that are conducted electronically over the internet, so if your hotel website processes bookings through an online booking […]
8 Key Performance Indicators Hoteliers Should Be Tracking
Running a hotel is a complicated job with a never-ending list of responsibilities. It can be easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks that keep your property running smoothly and forget about taking time to assess your business’s performance. But, as they say, you can’t improve what you don’t measure – so start […]
Boost Off-Season Occupancy with Staycation Bookings
As we leave the peak travel season behind us, it’s time for hoteliers to implement strategies to maintain occupancy as best as possible. Beyond dropping room rates there are more resourceful ways to boost reservations—marketing your property to staycationers is one of them. A staycation is a vacation taken close to home, normally within a […]
A Quick Guide to EMV for Independent Hotels
It has been a while now since U.S. consumers switched from swipe-and-sign to chip-and-sign (or chip-and-PIN) credit cards back in 2015. And there’s no looking back. EMV stands for Europay, MasterCard and Visa, and is a global standard for debit and credit card security. Designed to make card-present transactions more secure, EMV cards feature a […]
An Independent Hotelier’s Guide to Loyalty Programs
Loyalty programs have been a part of the hospitality game for decades. And for as long as they have been around, they’ve been the subject of much debate. Like any strategy in hospitality, some consider loyalty programs an essential part of their business and others have found them to be nothing but a liability. What […]
The Independence
The Independence Hotel in Independence, Oregon offers 75 guest rooms and suites equipped with free WiFi, microwaves, refrigerators, fine bath products and luxury robes. The hotel boasts an impressive array of amenities including an onsite restaurant and bar overlooking the river, a fitness center, a business center and a hot tub. The Independence has just started using our […]
Go Greener with a Cloud Hotel Property Management System
Increased global average temperatures, rising sea levels and changing weather patterns prove the time is now to step up and take action for a more environmentally friendly way of life. This beautiful planet of ours is the only home we’ve got, and we’ve got to take care of it. We need to make greener decisions […]
EST Hotel Toronto
Located in Etobicoke, close to Toronto Pearson International Airport and downtown Toronto, EST Hotel Toronto offers 95 modern guest rooms including some Jacuzzi suites. An impressive array of amenities are offered at this hotel including free WiFi, complimentary continental breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, a swimming pool and an onsite restaurant. EST Hotel Toronto has chosen to use our cloud-based WebRezPro […]
Paid to Post: A Hotelier’s Guide to Influencer Marketing
Influencer Marketing. It’s likely a term you’ve heard thrown around in the last year or two, and perhaps is something you’ve considered doing yourself. You wouldn’t be alone; Hotel brands like Starwood Resorts, Fairmont, and Hilton Hotels are just a few of the businesses that have capitalized on this new opportunity. And a recent post […]
What to Post: Ideas for Creating Engaging Hotel Social Media Content
Social media is an integral part of any marketing strategy. To stay competitive in today’s marketplace, you need to regularly post content that is engaging, entertaining, and informative. That can be an overwhelming task; It takes consistent work and creativity to run an effective account. In fact, for many businesses, managing social media is an […]
Google Ads 101: A Hotelier’s Guide to Advertising with Google (Part 2)
In part 1 of this blog, we discussed how Google’s advertising service, Google Ads, works, and how to determine if it’s a platform you should be using. Part 2 will outline the steps required to begin marketing on this powerful platform. Getting Started Set up account >> To begin, navigate to the Google Ads site, and click […]
5 Hospitality Trends to Look Out For in 2019
A new year is beginning, and it’s the perfect time to take stock of what’s working, what isn’t, and start making a plan for finding success and wowing customers in 2019. Need a change but lack inspiration? Here are a few hospitality trends that will dominate in the new year: More Mobile The transition to […]
Making the Switch: Changing Your Hotel’s PMS Is Easier Than You Think
Ten years ago the thought of changing a property management system (PMS) was a very scary one for lodging operators. Working with on-property, server-based systems made changing hotel technology a complicated and expensive undertaking that was significantly disruptive to daily operations. Without the resources required to upgrade, many properties found themselves stuck with outdated systems […]