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Leadership & CareersArchive

Knowledge Should Be Free: Introducing the Hotel Knowledge Base by SalesHospitality

A front desk agent may need to understand room status, guest recovery, payment policies, accessibility, group arrivals, and service standards before the end of one shift.

August 4, 20268 min read
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Hospitality Technology & AIArchive

Hotel Leaders: You Used to Need an IT Person. Now You Need an AI Person.

For years, every company had an IT person—the person leadership called when a system stopped working, a new platform was being considered, or a vendor made a convincing promise that nobody inside the organization felt fu...

August 3, 202610 min read
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Leadership & CareersArchive

The Hotel Industry Needs Better Training—So I Built It and Made It Free

Some employees are lucky enough to join a property with strong department leaders, structured onboarding, and experienced people who take the time to teach them.

July 31, 20263 min read
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Hotel OperationsArchive

Hotel Costs Are Rising Faster Than Revenue. The Margin Fight Has Moved Into Daily Operations.

Hotels are still producing revenue. Guests are still traveling, and room rates remain well above where they were before the pandemic.

July 14, 20267 min read
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Revenue & Direct BookingArchive

The World Cup Hotel Lesson: Big Events Do Not Guarantee Big Hotel Revenue

A major event can fill stadiums, dominate headlines, and still not deliver hotel demand exactly the way the market expected.

June 24, 202610 min read
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Leadership & CareersArchive

Stop Guessing. Start Capturing. The New Way Hotel Sales Teams Win Business

Most hotels are not losing because of competition. They’re losing because they’re not capturing what’s already in front of them.

April 22, 20263 min read
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Revenue & Direct BookingArchive

Hotels Are Losing Revenue at the Front Desk And Most Don’t Even Know It

Every single day, at the front desk, guests share information that should matter to the business.

April 13, 20263 min read
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Revenue & Direct BookingArchive

OTAs vs. Hotel Sales Teams: The War on Direct Business

For hotel Directors of Sales (DOS) and sales teams , the battle for direct business is getting tougher. Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) were once seen as helpful partners in filling rooms, but the reality is much different...

February 19, 20256 min read
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Revenue & Direct BookingArchive

Rate Parity, Brand Damage, and OTA Manipulation

For hotel Directors of Sales (DOS) and sales teams , rate integrity and brand control are essential to driving direct bookings and maximizing revenue. But Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) have made this increasingly difficu...

February 19, 20255 min read
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Revenue & Direct BookingArchive

The Hidden Cost of OTAs: What Hotels Really Pay

For hotel sales teams, OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) often feel like a necessary evil. They promise increased visibility, occupancy boosts, and a steady flow of travelers, but at what cost? The reality is that OTAs quiet...

February 19, 20255 min read
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Revenue & Direct BookingArchive

The Independent Hotel’s Battle: Why Small Hotels Suffer Most

For independent hotels, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) can feel like both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, they offer exposure and bookings, but on the other, they take high commissions, limit pricing flexibility, and...

February 19, 20255 min read
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Revenue & Direct BookingArchive

The Loss of Sales Control: Why Your Hotel Should Own the Relationship

For hotel Directors of Sales (DOS) and sales teams , control over guest relationships is critical. Every booking presents an opportunity to build brand loyalty, drive repeat business, and maximize revenue through upsells...

February 19, 20255 min read
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