sales & marketing
Amadeus Improves Sales, Meeting & Event Planning With Enhanced Delphi® Experience
Amadeus | July 25, 2024
A newly enhanced and expanded sales and catering suite of solutions will allow hotels of all sizes to maximize efficiency and profitability July 25, 2024 - Group business is top of mind for hoteliers in 2024, with new research finding that hoteliers are prioritizing ways to strengthen customer relationships, to improve outreach with new and repeat business, and to plan and execute events more effectively. Recognizing this, Amadeus has harnessed over three decades of expertise to develop an enhanced Delphi solution. Designed to support teams from sales lead to execution, Delphi has been updated to better meet the needs of any hotel, no matte...
2024 HSMAI Adrian Awards Open for Entries: Wish You Were Here
HSMAI | July 16, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: McLean, VA (July 15, 2024) – The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is now accepting entries for 2024 Adrian Awards. The theme for the 68th annual Adrian Awards competition is Wish You Were Here, highlighting the most memorable and successful travel marketing and public relations campaigns, ads, earned media programs, and experiential and digital experiences. Winners will be honored at the HSMAI Adrian Awards Celebration in 2025. "We have seen a remarkable increase in entries, with submissions growing by 20% annually since 2020," said Robert A. Gilbert, CHME, CHBA, president and C...
New P3 Gift Voucher Module Enhances Hotel Revenue Opportunities and Streamlines the Guest Experience
P3 Hotel Software | July 16, 2024
July 16, 2024 — Dublin & Denver — P3 Hotel Software, a leading innovator in hotel booking solutions, today announces the introduction of its latest product module, P3 Gift Vouchers. This new feature seamlessly integrates with existing P3 Booking Engines, enhancing operational efficiency and streamlining the online guest experience. Part of a comprehensive suite of P3 products, the Gift Voucher module ensures that hotels can manage all aspects of the guest journey, from direct booking and online check-in/out to ancillary add-ons and more, without relying on multiple software vendors. Seamless Integration and Effortless Management ...
Amadeus and Meeting Professionals International Unveil Six Pivotal Sales & Event Trends Shaping the Industry in 2024
Amadeus | July 16, 2024
• Group travel is set for continued growth with worldwide group revenue up 5% through June 2024 over the same period last year. • Providing value and personalization is crucial in today’s market, driven by the rising demand for unique experiences and an increasing focus on sustainability. July 16, 2024 - A new report from Amadeus and Meeting Professionals International (MPI) integrates global market data with insights from industry specialists to highlight six crucial trends that will shape hospitality over the coming year. The comprehensive guide, Hotel Sales Stars: The Ultimate Strategy Playbook, is designed to assist hoteliers ...
Sports Tourism Drives Las Vegas Year-Over-Year Growth in Meetings for June With a 22.2 Percent Uptick, Knowland Data Shows
Knowland | July 10, 2024
Louisville leads secondary markets with 72.73 percent year-over-year growth fueled by financial industry events ARLINGTON, Va. — July 10, 2024 — Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, reported that Las Vegas took the lead in meeting volume growth with a solid 22.2 percent increase for June year-over-year (YoY). Ranked second, St. Louis, Mo. saw a 12 percent increase in YoY growth. This data is sourced from Knowland’s sales intelligence platform and designed to help hoteliers protect and grow their revenue base. There was an increase in total square footage us...
Introducing the Next Big Thing in Hotel Marketing: Social Media Amplified
Lodging Interactive | July 9, 2024
Lodging Interactive’s Commingle division, elevates hotel social media marketing by incorporating conversion-optimized and socially connected promotional landing pages. Lodging Interactive introduces Social Media Amplified, the next evolution in hospitality social media marketing. The innovative service, offered by Lodging Interactive’s Commingle division, elevates hotel social media marketing by incorporating conversion-optimized and socially connected promotional landing pages. Social Media Amplified seamlessly integrates with hotel social media channels, providing an effortless way to connect with potential guests on a deeper ...
How To Train Your Guest Service Staff To Turn Every Conversation Into a Sales & Marketing Opportunity – Complimentary Registration Now Open
Doug Kennedy | July 8, 2024
Sponsored By Travel Outlook, Better Talent, and Track Hospitality Software Register your team and participate live, or view the recording, of Doug Kennedy’s next 40-minute training webcast scheduled for Monday, July 22, from Noon – 12:45pm EST. REGISTER HERE As tech solutions continue to replace “touch points” in the guest’s “cycle of service,” each remaining “conversation” becomes ever more important, especially since guests are more likely to reach out to our humans either when things go wrong, or when they have a special request or need. “With so many guests booking online, often through third parties, with an ev...
Unlocking Success: 9 Reasons Hotels Are Adopting Omni-Channel Marketing
Jeannie Zaemes | July 2, 2024
By Jeannie Zaemes In the ever-evolving landscape of the hospitality industry, hotels face the challenge of reaching and engaging customers across a multitude of channels. Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Expedia and Priceline have 39% of the U.S. online booking market and that number is likely to increase as direct online bookings decreased from 79% to 67% in 2023. With the rise of digital platforms and changing consumer behaviors, the need for a comprehensive and cohesive marketing strategy has never been more critical. This is where the omni-channel approach steps in, offering hotels a dynamic solution to maximize visibility, enhance cu...