What to Post: Ideas for Creating Engaging Hotel Social Media Content

Social Media

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)

Google Ads

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

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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

Switching Your PMS

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 Without the resources required to upgrade, many properties found themselves stuck with outdated systems […]

Harbor Hotel Provincetown

Harbor Hotel Provincetown

Located in Provincetown, Massachusetts, in the heart of Cape Cod, the Harbor Hotel Provincetown offers 129 guest rooms include 10 super spacious suites. Amenities include free WiFi, onsite dining, some pet-friendly rooms, a swimming pool, a fire pit and a seasonal cabana bar. The Harbor Hotel Provincetown has just started using our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System to help with their […]

Everyone Is On Mobile. Why Aren’t You?

Guest Messaging

What you need to know about adopting a guest messaging platform for your hotel. ***Guest post from Whistle, a WebRezPro partner*** Hotels are in a bit of a technological limbo. We are one of the few industries that still use FAX machines while providing guests with cutting-edge technology like digital keys. In the end, the decision […]

Jungle Keva Tulum

Jungle Keva Tulum

Located in beautiful Tulum, Mexico, Jungle Keva Tulum is a boutique property that offers five stunning lodges that feature an expansive wall of glass, giving you the sense that you are sleeping in the majestic outdoors. All lodges have a private terrace with a hammock and property amenities include WiFi, daily yoga classes, complimentary breakfast and a swimming […]

Castle Accommodation

Castle Accommodations

Castle Mountain Accommodations offers great places to stay at Castle Mountain Resort, just 45 km southwest of Pincher Creek, Alberta. A variety of accommodation types are offered, ranging from hotel rooms to hostel beds to on-hill cabins. There is something to suit everyone. Castle Mountain Accommodations has just started using our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System to help with […]

A Hotelier’s Guide to the Holiday Season

Christmas

You’re probably just beginning to take down your Halloween decor, but pretty soon you’ll have new decorations to put up. Christmas is fast approaching, and you need to be prepared. The holidays are an excellent time for hotels to increase occupancy, up-sell bookings, and delight guests. So, it’s time to start planning. Here’s a quick […]

Gibson’s Warehouse

Gibson's Warehouse

Gibson’s Warehouse is located in the heart of historic downtown Staunton, Virginia, and offers custom designed and decorated guest rooms equipped with WiFi, full kitchens, frameless glass showers and luxurious bath amenities. The hotel has chosen to use our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System to help with their operations. Visit their website to see how WebRezPro enables Gibson’s Warehouse […]

Congrats to 7 WebRezPro Clients Voted Best by Condé Nast Traveler Readers!

Congrats Conde Nast Winners

The results of the 2018 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards rolled in earlier this month and we are thrilled to see seven WebRezPro clients included on the list! Condé Nast Traveler is an esteemed luxury and lifestyle travel publication and this year 429,000 of its discerning readers took part in ascertaining the best travel […]

15 Years (and Counting): WebRezPro Looks Back—and Forward—on the Cloud PMS Story

WRP 15th Birthday

This year marks WebRezPro’s 15th year streamlining daily operations for lodging providers as an automated, cloud-based property management solution. As we look back on WebRezPro’s pioneering beginnings and ahead toward ongoing innovation, this milestone is an achievement that both fills our team with pride and encourages us to never stop striving for the best for our […]

Pillow Mints and Pumpkins: A Hotelier’s Guide to Halloween

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The summer is ending here in the Northern Hemisphere. We hope it was a good (and profitable) one. But there isn’t any rest for a hotelier, so it’s time to turn your attention to the fall. With the busy season slowing down you should start thinking about new ways to boost occupancy and generate buzz for […]

Admiral Resort

Admiral Resort

Admiral Resort is located in popular Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, and is the ultimate family vacation destination. A range of accommodation is offered including large suites and deluxe guest rooms. The hotel is right across the street from the beach and just a short distance from the famous two-mile Wildwood Boardwalk. The Admiral Resort has chosen to use […]

Arborg Hotel

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The Arborg Hotel is located in Arborg, Manitoba, and offers 10 luxurious guest rooms designed with Icelandic flair and equipped with amenities like free WiFi, satellite TV, microwaves and refrigerators. The hotel also boasts an onsite restaurant and lounge. The Arborg Hotel has chosen to use our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System to help with their operations! Visit their […]

Selling the Experience: How to Market Effectively to Today’s Travelers

Selling the Experience

A recent study conducted by Expedia and The Center for Generational Kinetics, found that 74% of Americans value experiences over things. That’s great news for the hospitality industry as most of those people are planning to travel in pursuit of those experiences. So how can you capitalize on the emerging “experience economy”? For these travelers, the memory […]

Bleisure Travelers: How Hoteliers Can Capitalize on this Travel Trend

Bleisure Travelers

In the past, vacationers and those traveling for work were distinct demographics. And they were marketed to in very different ways. But a new type of traveler has emerged that merges the two worlds. More and more, business travelers are extending their trips in order to get in some sightseeing and leisure time (hence the moniker […]

Inspire with Art: 6 Tips for Choosing Pieces for Your Property

Artwork

What travelers are looking for in a hotel has changed a lot over the years. While run-of-the-mill chain hotels were favored in the past (for a standardized experience you could count on), guests today are looking for something completely different. Unique spaces that inspire (and look good on social media posts) are a top priority for […]

An Independent Hotelier’s Guide to Hosting Private Functions

Hosting Events

Large hotels have been in the private function game for a long time as they had the traditional banquet halls typically favored for weddings and holiday parties. But tastes are changing. Many people planning weddings (and other parties) today are searching for smaller, unique spaces to host their special celebrations. That puts independent hotels in a […]

6 Tips for Maximizing Occupancy

Hotel Room Keys

Occupancy is the name of the game in the hotel business. You need to fill rooms in order to be successful. But how exactly do you get more heads in beds? If a property is hoping to increase occupancy, typically the first instinct is to lower rates. But slashing prices cuts into your bottom line and […]

Hotel Metro

Hotel Metro

Located in downtown London, Ontario, Hotel Metro is a boutique accommodation option that offers modern guest rooms with rainfall showers, complimentary WiFi and plush bathrobes. A restaurant and bar are located on the premises. Hotel Metro has just started using our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System to help with their operations. Visit their website to see how they’re […]

BYOD: A Hospitality Trend Worth the Buzz

BYOD

People are very dependent on their phones and tablets—especially when they travel. In fact, a recent study found that mobile devices are considered the “single most indispensable item” by travelers. That puts them ahead of essentials like a driver’s license and toothbrush. With people that attached to their smartphones, it’s no surprise that the BYOD trend […]

7 Tips for a Work-Friendly Property

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As more and more of the workforce has begun telecommuting (at least part-time), a new demographic has emerged in the travel industry. No longer tethered to the office, these remote workers have the ability to do their jobs from anywhere in the world. It’s a freedom many are taking advantage of—taking extended trips to exciting destinations […]

Four Considerations for a Seamless Check-In Experience

Check In

As tech solutions have transitioned to cloud-based systems, the concept of the hotel lobby has suddenly become amenable to a complete restructuring. Without a reliance on bulky legacy systems, front-desk staff are no longer tethered to the front desk. Equipped with a tablet, they can move freely around the lobby to engage with guests in a […]