Historic Lafayette Hotel
We’re excited to share our recent website redesign for Historic Lafayette Hotel. Built in 1918 on the banks of the Ohio River in downtown Marietta, this landmark property blends classical elegance with contemporary convenience. They even have special packages for guests craving even more history or simply some time away with their significant other. In […]
8 Ways to Improve Guest Satisfaction and Your Online Reputation
With endless travel booking options, enticing social media posts, and countless online reviews, guests have the pick of the litter and, therefore, increasingly high expectations of lodging providers. Focusing on offering next-level service and boosting your property’s online reputation is your key to standing out from your competitors and maintaining customer loyalty. 1. Gather and […]
Stay Helper
Looking for a place to pull over on your summer road trip? Try STAY Helper. Located in Helper, Utah, these vintage properties offer a few different options for when you really need a hot shower and a comfy bed. In town, you can visit the art galleries, stroll the riverwalk, or take a peek at […]
3 Ways to Break Down Data Silos at Your Hotel
A data silo is a collection of data clustered away in one system, section, or department that other parts of the organization cannot access easily (for instance, if each department had their own excel spreadsheet and refused to share). Data silos present a problem for your property for multiple reasons. They make it challenging to […]
Boost Revenue with Mother’s Day Packages
With Mother’s Day coming up, many properties are enticing moms to stay and play (and brunch!) with special offerings. Like other popular holidays such as Easter, Black Friday, Christmas, and of course Father’s Day, it’s a great opportunity to generate attention and occupancy through value-added packages and activities. Packages Value-added packages are about more than […]
The CLV Golden Ticket: Identify, Attract & Retain Your Most Valuable Guests
Digital ads, social media, website, email campaigns…hoteliers do (and spend) a lot to attract guests. Add in OTA commissions, transaction fees, and even your marketing personnel and your Customer Acquisition Costs (CAC) could go through the roof. The importance of enticing guests to return cannot be overstated, given that customer retention costs less than acquisition—in […]
TRIUMF House
Managed by TRIUMF particle accelerator center, TRIUMF House is the perfect place to stay in Vancouver, British Columbia, whether you’re looking to see a physics lecture or visit Stanley Park. They have free Wi-Fi, a 24-hr fitness room, and plenty of good coffee. Some of their suites are wheelchair accessible. TRIUMF House has chosen our […]
Birchwood Motor Hotel
Pull off the highway at Birchwood Motor Hotel. An hour north of Winnipeg, Manitoba, it’s a great place to get outside and play in the snow. Or you can wait until summer rolls around and visit the beach instead. They have free parking and burgers for lunch. Birchwood Motor Hotel has chosen our cloud-based WebRezPro […]
7 Common Guest Anxieties and How to Address Them
Booking a hotel can make guests anxious. It’s a risk, and they want to be sure that your property is the best choice. There are a myriad of nagging doubts to worry them, from getting lost to forgetting something. Here’s how to resolve those doubts and reassure your guests that you have everything in hand. […]
Shadow Mountain Lodge
Whisk yourself away to Shadow Mountain Lodge in Ruidoso, New Mexico. There are plenty of trails for hiking and courses for golfing. When you get back, you can take a soak in one of their whirlpool tubs and watch the deer nibble the grass (it’s always dinnertime if you’re a deer!). Shadow Mountain Lodge has […]
Avoid Empty Rooms: How to Attract and Manage Last-minute Bookings
Last-minute bookings are bookings that arrive days, hours, or minutes before the guests do. While these bookings can be trickier to handle (no one likes doing things last minute), they are worthwhile to pursue. A full room turns a profit, while an empty one does not. Here is how to land guests in a hurry. […]
How Small Hotels Can Win Bookings
Being a small, independent hotel competing with big chains can feel like a David and Goliath scenario. While brand giants possess resources you don’t, there are plenty of ways to wield your slingshot and compete for bookings. Chains may have more muscle—and money—behind them, but independent hotels are often nimbler and more creative. Here’s how […]
What’s Hot in Hotel Tech
Is your hotel technology making things smoother than a well-made bed? If not, it may be time for an upgrade! We’re not talking about flashy bells and whistles. The hottest hotel tech streamlines operations and removes bumps for guests. From smart tech to self-service solutions, let’s take a look at innovations that can help your […]
Hotel Customer Service Tips to Boost Loyalty and Revenue
Customer service is crucial to the guest experience and your bottom line. But it isn’t only about what happens at the front desk. Customer service is about how quickly and effectively any requests or issues are resolved, whether they are expressed in person, by phone, or online. It’s about anticipating your customers’ needs throughout the […]
Uhuburg Castle
Whether you’re a history buff, or you read one too many fantasy books as a child, Uhuburg Castle is the place for you. Located in Helen, Georgia, this property offers you royal treatment with ornate queen beds, courtyard gardens, and a delectable breakfast in the morning. Uhuburg Castle has chosen our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management […]
Five Habits of a Successful Hotelier
Whether you’ve been running a hotel for decades or are brand new to the game, reflecting on your practices as a hotelier is always a valuable exercise. Nobody’s perfect, but taking the time to consider your methods and improve where you can points you in that direction. Curious if you’re doing everything in your power […]
Digital Communication Strategies to Drive Hotel Revenue
Some of us at WebRezPro remember booking hotels before the digital age. It often involved receiving a tourist information guidebook with basic hotel descriptions and phone numbers only. Many hoteliers relied on brochures, magazine ads, or even a “vacancy” sign at the front of their property as their primary means of communication with potential guests. […]
The Dover George
Book yourself a boutique stay at The Dover George. Located in Toronto, Ontario, this hotel is only a short walk from Port Dover Beach on the shores of Lake Erie. Their suites come with heated floors, plush mattresses, and a gourmet continental breakfast. The Dover George has chosen our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System to […]
How to Drive Bookings along the Path to Purchase
Expedia Group’s latest study of how consumers plan and book travel online surveyed travelers in Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, the U.K., and the U.S.A. to reveal preferences and behavior along the path to purchase. The study, aptly named The Path To Purchase, discovered the average path to purchase length—from when a traveler starts thinking about […]
An Independent Hotelier’s Guide to Cancellation Policies
Every interaction between a guest and your property counts, and this extends to your cancellation policy. While cancellations are undesirable for hotels, they provide an opportunity to cultivate a positive relationship with your clientele and encourage them to rebook. Here’s how to develop cancellation policies that support your hotel’s bottom line and customer experience. The […]
A Hotelier’s Guide to Training Employees on New Tech
Having a modern, feature-rich tech stack isn’t enough to streamline operations and increase revenue. You also need employees who know how to use it, not employees who sit in front of it, slack-jawed, and wonder what they possibly did to deserve this (we’ve all been there). If employees struggle with your new and improved tech, […]
Page’s Resort Group
Need a break from the hustle and bustle? Book a stay at Page’s Resort Group, nestled on the shores of Gabriola Island, British Columbia. With an inn, cottages, campground, and marina, they have you covered no matter the kind of trip you take. And don’t forget their ocean views! Page’s Resort Group has chosen our […]
5 PMS Integrations to Drive More Revenue
Your property management system (PMS) isn’t there so that you can spend an afternoon playing with all the cool features, as fun as that may be. It’s there to enable you to elevate the guest experience and increase revenue. One of the ways a PMS does this is through integrations with specialized software, such as […]
How to Build the Best Hotel Tech Stack
When it comes to finding the perfect hotel software to power seamless operations and guest experience, there’s no one-fits-all solution. That’s because when it comes to delivering a great guest experience, every property is unique. From location and services to style and staff, every property offers something different—and has its own operational requirements for driving […]