The pit falls of presenting yourself in social networks are often discussed and maybe young people aren't yet aware of the consequences for their future and working life. I agree that nowadays you can learn a lot about people who are very present on…
Not a story to contribute at the moment but I am listening to a really interesting audio book at the moment. It is called Linchpin by Seth Godin who writes also a very interesting blog. It is not especially about our hospitality business but points…
I definitely agree. Since these social networks have been spreading out, the future employer has often the possibility to inform himself before the actual interview on the internet about the prospective candidate. The younger people tend to be much…
You may want to try and think about added value benefits instead of vouchers as many are already doing this. For example:
- Priority booking service for direct bookings
- Dedicated VIP check in
- Free upgrades (subject to availability)
- Best rate…
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I am afraid this discussion leads in another direction. I don't plan to abolish online booking agencies. They are important and generate many new costumers. I was only wondering how we could establish a kind of loyalty program for costumers who want…
Hi Claudia.
I work for Great Hotels Organisation and we specialise in providing and training on online booking engines, GDS systems and hotel specific web development for the hotel industry. I'm happy to have one of my colleagues contact you to giv…
Hi Claudia,
I have been recently pondering over the same thought of the impact of online booking systems to an individual property's revenue. My opinion over this issue is:
Generally speaking most independent operators rely on regular guests to ke…
hello Jose,
thank you very much for your reply. I would be happy to learn more from your colleagues who use these loyalty systems and how they proceed. We have already thought about it, but it must be also easy to apply for the co-workers at recepti…
hello Bartolomeu,
thank you for your reply. Actually, we do many of those things you are suggesting and people keep coming back. However many continue to book through the internet systems like hotel.de or HRS because it is more convenient for them,…
Hi Claudia,
From what i learn from my hotel colleagues, its about quality of service, personalisation, profile the customer, anticipate him, surprise them with small details.
As an example, one 4* hotel was on the race to receive a group, during…
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