Cutting back on expenses is at the top of every independent hotel’s “To do” list. With reduced spending, hoteliers can allocate more funds toward critical areas, such as property enhancements, salaries and benefits, marketing and sales and the guest experience. Here are a few tips for reducing costs so you can invest more capital into […]
Hoteliers spend countless hours developing their hotel brands to fit a carefully crafted vision. However, as brands evolve, they must be reevaluated to determine if their original vision has held up in the eyes of guests. Brand evaluations are complex exercises, but here are a few simple tips to get you started on determining if […]
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Back to the Basics: 3 essentials for a quality independent hotel stay Competition within today’s hotel industry is challenging to say the least. Major brands are consolidating, popular home sharing platforms are surging and technology is disrupting every phase of hotel operations and the guest experience. For some independents, it can feel like a battle […]
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Although guest check-in is one of the more routine tasks independent hoteliers handle on a daily basis, the process is essential to the success of the guest experience. To ensure independent hotels are maximizing this key guest touch point, hoteliers should always look for simple ways to enhance and improve the process. Here are a […]
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The business of hospitality is all about taking care of people. Whether it’s guests, co-workers, vendors or those just passing through, people working in the hospitality industry have a natural talent for making others feel welcome, regardless if it’s for a brief moment or the duration of a long stay. For independent hoteliers, nurturing and […]
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For many travelers, the fall shoulder season – the time period between the end of summer and start of the holiday season – is prime travel time. The weather is pleasant, crowds are thinner and prices are usually more consumer friendly. Lots of independent hotels view the fall shoulder season as an extension of the […]
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For independent hotels, Labor Day weekend may mark the end of the summer busy season, but it also signals the start of shoulder season and planning for holiday travel. Hoteliers who regularly plan ahead for the upcoming travel seasons understand the value and appreciate the benefits of early preparation. Here are a few tips to […]
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We all know that some opportunities are likely to create more issues than they’re worth, so the smart decision is to simply let them pass. However, sometimes taking a longer, harder look at what appears to be an obstacle can uncover a great, unforeseen opportunity. Learning to navigate certain obstacles can create opportunities that unlock […]
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Spend less, do more: Cost-cutting tips for independent hotels
/0 Comments/in Hotel Insights /by jeff.vanzant@innroad.comCutting back on expenses is at the top of every independent hotel’s “To do” list. With reduced spending, hoteliers can allocate more funds toward critical areas, such as property enhancements, salaries and benefits, marketing and sales and the guest experience. Here are a few tips for reducing costs so you can invest more capital into […]
Perception vs. Reality: How do guests value your independent hotel brand?
/0 Comments/in Hotel Insights /by jeff.vanzant@innroad.comHoteliers spend countless hours developing their hotel brands to fit a carefully crafted vision. However, as brands evolve, they must be reevaluated to determine if their original vision has held up in the eyes of guests. Brand evaluations are complex exercises, but here are a few simple tips to get you started on determining if […]
Back to the Basics: 3 essentials for a quality independent hotel stay
/0 Comments/in Hotel Insights /by jeff.vanzant@innroad.comBack to the Basics: 3 essentials for a quality independent hotel stay Competition within today’s hotel industry is challenging to say the least. Major brands are consolidating, popular home sharing platforms are surging and technology is disrupting every phase of hotel operations and the guest experience. For some independents, it can feel like a battle […]
A fresh look at the guest check-in process for independent hotels
/0 Comments/in Hotel Insights /by jeff.vanzant@innroad.comAlthough guest check-in is one of the more routine tasks independent hoteliers handle on a daily basis, the process is essential to the success of the guest experience. To ensure independent hotels are maximizing this key guest touch point, hoteliers should always look for simple ways to enhance and improve the process. Here are a […]
Invest in your team to generate strong returns for your independent property
/0 Comments/in Hotel Insights /by jeff.vanzant@innroad.comThe business of hospitality is all about taking care of people. Whether it’s guests, co-workers, vendors or those just passing through, people working in the hospitality industry have a natural talent for making others feel welcome, regardless if it’s for a brief moment or the duration of a long stay. For independent hoteliers, nurturing and […]
Is your hotel benefiting from shoulder season?
/0 Comments/in Hotel Insights /by jeff.vanzant@innroad.comFor many travelers, the fall shoulder season – the time period between the end of summer and start of the holiday season – is prime travel time. The weather is pleasant, crowds are thinner and prices are usually more consumer friendly. Lots of independent hotels view the fall shoulder season as an extension of the […]
How early planning can power performance and profits for independent hotels
/0 Comments/in Hotel Insights /by jeff.vanzant@innroad.comFor independent hotels, Labor Day weekend may mark the end of the summer busy season, but it also signals the start of shoulder season and planning for holiday travel. Hoteliers who regularly plan ahead for the upcoming travel seasons understand the value and appreciate the benefits of early preparation. Here are a few tips to […]
Obstacles or opportunities? Ideas that may be worth the effort for your independent hotel
/0 Comments/in Hotel Insights /by jeff.vanzant@innroad.comWe all know that some opportunities are likely to create more issues than they’re worth, so the smart decision is to simply let them pass. However, sometimes taking a longer, harder look at what appears to be an obstacle can uncover a great, unforeseen opportunity. Learning to navigate certain obstacles can create opportunities that unlock […]