Alex Kapichin – 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers

Weekly Insights. November 30, 2024

This article discusses how two calendar shifts—a later Thanksgiving and mid-week Christmas/New Year’s holidays—will impact U.S. hotel performance during the 2024 holiday season. With only 26 days between Thanksgiving and…

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Weekly Insights. November 23, 2024

Hospitality experts discuss the pros and cons of Expedia’s Last-Minute Deals for hotels. While the program can help fill unsold inventory, many argue it undermines direct booking channels, erodes rate…

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Weekly Insights. November 16, 2024

This article outlines five key steps to becoming a successful hotel manager: mastering operational excellence, fostering leadership and collaboration, building stakeholder trust, adapting to industry trends, and balancing hard and…

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Weekly Insights. November 2, 2024

Industry experts examine the role and effectiveness of sustainability audits in the hospitality industry, as hotels increasingly seek certifications to demonstrate their commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Experts highlights…

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Weekly Insights. October 26, 2024

The article explores how Sabre’s SynXis Central Reservation System (CRS) is innovating through AI, cybersecurity advancements, and feature enhancements. It highlights SynXis’s evolution from a simple inventory management tool to…

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Weekly Insights. October 19, 2024

The article examines how the U.S. election may affect global travel and hotel performance, with potential changes in consumer confidence, economic stability, and international relations impacting travel behavior. It analyzes…

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Weekly Insights. October 12, 2024

This article highlights how emotional intelligence (EI) is key in managing difficult customers, particularly in the hospitality industry. By recognizing emotions, empathizing, and regulating responses, staff can turn negative interactions…

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Weekly Insights. October 5, 2024

Hotel forecasting plays a vital role in strategic decision-making, shaping both the short and long-term success of a property or portfolio. By understanding the key components and dynamics of accurate…

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Weekly Insights. September 28, 2024

Essential strategies for hotel owners to attract buyers and lead to a successful sale of their asset include partnering with the right broker, providing thorough and precise financial records, and…

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Weekly Insights. September 21, 2024

As generative AI becomes more integrated into search engines, the traditional cost-per-click advertising model we’ve relied on for decades may be on the brink of obsolescence. Perplexity’s recent decision to…

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