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The One Thing You Can Control With TripAdvisor Reviews
ALICE | October 12, 2016
The influence of reviews on traveler's booking behaviors is well established. Some 95% of travelers consult reviews before making a purchase. And data from TripAdvisor reveals almost all of their visitors consult some 6-12 reviews before purchasing a trip. Review sites' direct impact on a hotel's bottom line has also been well documented. One recent study by Cornell University found that if a hotel increased its review score by 1 point on a 5-point scale, it could increase its prices by 11.2 percent without sacrificing occupancy or market share. TripAdvisor is the undisputed king when it comes to online hotel reviews. The site reaches o...
Service Excellence: The Professional’s Pledge / Bryan Williams
B.Williams Enterprise | September 10, 2013
September 10, 2013 From this day forth, I will be ashamed if I intentionally give anything less than my best. I have value, and was not put on this earth to begrudgingly exist. No, I was put here to make a meaningful and positive difference in the lives of others. Every book I've read, every class I've attended, and every lesson I've learned was not for me alone. I was blessed with such knowledge so I may use it to bless others. Otherwise, if I keep it to myself, I am being selfish. Yes, I am being unprofessional. To be professional is what I am called to be. To take pride in my work is what I am called to do. Henceforth, I will always ...
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