Health and Safety in the Hotel Industry – An Essential Guide
Did you know that the total costs of accidents in the workplace are close to 4% of the Global Domestic Product (GDP)? Because of ineffective Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) protocols, the global economy spends more than $3 trillion to cover workplace hazards injuries. The hospitality industry has a potential for multiple hazards, and hoteliers […]
How to use digitalisation to combat labour shortage in the hotel industry
As you likely know better than anyone, the hotel industry is facing a major labour shortage. The French newspaper Le Point has revealed that in the 2022 summer season, the hotel and restaurant industry expect to come up approximately 250,000 short which could lead to some establishments doing the unthinkable and closing their doors for […]
What are KPIs in the hotel industry?
The hotel industry is arguably one of the most unpredictable industries in the world today. The massive industry comprising the food & beverage sector, travel and tourism, lodgings, and accommodations and recreational facilities employs a substantial percentage of the global population and directly and indirectly contributes a significant percentage of the global economy. To counter […]
All you need to know about ADR in hotel industry
Running a hotel requires paying attention to the daily expenses and revenue of your hotel business. The average daily rate of a hotel can help you keep track of your general performance. The ADR is a metric used to measure the average revenue a hotel gets daily from each of their rooms when occupied. This […]
The 9 current trends in the hotel industry
In recent years, the hospitality industry has been gradually changing and improving in all aspects, including food, service delivery, and hotel structures. With the increased growth and change in hospitality trends, hotels need to adopt new trends to eliminate or reduce competition and attract more customers. Technology and climate change have played a vital role […]
4 main distribution channels in hotel industry
Hotel distribution strategy is a policy of issuing out hotel rooms via different channels with the aim of maximising the profits. When settling for a distribution channel, you may decide how to bring more revenue to the hotel. There are numerous ways to distribute your service within the hotel industry and identify which hotel channels […]
The effects of seasonality on the hotel industry
The hotel business is a sector that operates in annual cycles that are punctuated by the seasons. Generally, the months of November to March are off-peak periods for hoteliers. Between June and the end of August, attendance is at its peak, it is the high season. Seasonal downturns are experienced by everyone involved in the […]
Digitalisation, the future of the hotel industry
Digitalisation? Yeah like most independent hoteliers you know what it is and how important it is, but you haven’t gotten to it yet. You rather spend time with your guest right? after all this is why you decided to become an hoteliers in the first place, not because you always loved sitting behind a desk […]