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What does it mean to be a successful hotel or venue in 2019? Well, many things - but for starters, you have to get to know the modern guest. Whether catering to the individual traveler or larger groups (or both), hoteliers are tasked with the responsibility of identifying, understanding and attending to the needs and expectations of modern travelers and planners. continue reading →

In today’s world, and our ever-competitive and demanding economic landscape, what makes the perfect meeting? Are meetings in, or are they out? Do we love them, or do we hate them? What types of gatherings promote on-going collaboration for employees? These are some of the questions amongst planners and venues, both big and small, who hope to capitalize on the potential of group gatherings and live events, while avoiding the strain of daily, monotonous meetings. continue reading →

In the world of hospitality, effectively managing and marketing your hotel or venue space is no small task. Not only are events complex in nature with respect to their many moving parts - but guests and attendees are continuously raising the bar on their expectations. Whether you’re hoping to tap into large-scale events, leverage your small meeting space, or cater to modern planning booking preferences, attracting planners and groups can be a lofty courtship. Today I'm going to share with you 10 stats every hotelier and venue owner should know, right now. continue reading →

Any hotelier knows that group travel often represents a big score (from a revenue perspective) for their property. After all, an otherwise slow week or time of year (shoulder season) can experience a quick and profitable uptick following a large-scale booking on behalf of a group or meeting. However, there exists a longstanding bottleneck that often stands between hotels and a truly profitable group business segment – a common, industry-wide resistance to new-age technology. continue reading →

The group booking process is broken. It’s a polarizing reality that all hospitality professionals know to be true. Group business - small groups, specifically - represent a wealth of potential revenue to hotels, but that revenue is often beyond tangible reach. Why? Because the operational structure put in place to support small group business was in desperate need of an update years ago – an update that it never received. continue reading →

By implementing the end-to-end venue management solution, the brand will automate the group block booking process for planners and increase efficiencies for Red Roof. continue reading →

New Integration with iVvy to provide SMS with new generation advanced sales and catering capabilities continue reading →

Ask any business owner what the primary marker of a successful operation is, and they will likely share the same answer - profit. In the case of hospitality, hoteliers aren’t only focused on achieving the ideal guest experience; they’re also continually searching for ways to increase their bottom line. continue reading →

Fastest growing new generation venue management company will showcase latest groups and events technology at HSMAI’s Revenue Optimization Conference in Minneapolis continue reading →

Many hoteliers are moving beyond rooms-only revenue management, aiming for a total property approach. To capitalize on the growing number of groups and events revenue opportunities, hoteliers are seeking out dynamic-pricing strategies to optimize the profitability of their venue spaces. continue reading →