I had the opportunity to sit down with Dino Jevric, Arlo’s Social Media Manager, to discuss how the brand is taking a different path on Instagram at a time when many hotels still use social mainly to push rates and packages. Arlo is treating the platform less like a sales channel and more like an extension of the guest experience, curating its feed as a living diary of hotel life and neighbourhood energy. The aim is simple but ambitious: make people feel like they are already there, before they have even booked.
Reservations Reconfirmation Calls Present Opportunities To Build The Brand, Upsell, and Cross-Sell
As online bookings increase, the number of reservations inquiry calls decreases over time. Yet when you spend time at a busy front desk or in the reservations office, the calls continue to ring. Why? Many of those who book online still call the hotel directly to reconfirm their booking, especially if they originally booked at a third-party OTA website. Inbound reconfirmation calls occur more frequently at upscale hotels and destination resorts, where travelers are typically celebrating special occasions, traveling with large parties, and/or flying to their destinations. However, they also happen surprisingly often at all hotel types, including focused service.
Reservations Reconfirmation Calls Present Opportunities To Build The Brand, Upsell, and Cross-Sell
As online bookings increase, the number of reservations inquiry calls decreases over time. Yet when you spend time at a busy front desk or in the reservations office, the calls continue to ring. Why? Many of those who book online still call the hotel directly to reconfirm their booking, especially if they originally booked at a third-party OTA website. Inbound reconfirmation calls occur more frequently at upscale hotels and destination resorts, where travelers are typically celebrating special occasions, traveling with large parties, and/or flying to their destinations. However, they also happen surprisingly often at all hotel types, including focused service.
More Than a Hotel Restaurant: Takeaways from Hilton Anaheim’s Culinary Reinvention
When I stepped into my role as Executive Chef at Hilton Anaheim, it coincided with the largest renovation in the hotel’s 40-year history. But this wasn’t just a chance to update dining spaces or reimagine menus; it was a rare opportunity to fundamentally rethink how hotel food and beverage can engage today’s guests, drive revenue, and foster long-term loyalty.
More Than a Hotel Restaurant: Takeaways from Hilton Anaheim’s Culinary Reinvention
When I stepped into my role as Executive Chef at Hilton Anaheim, it coincided with the largest renovation in the hotel’s 40-year history. But this wasn’t just a chance to update dining spaces or reimagine menus; it was a rare opportunity to fundamentally rethink how hotel food and beverage can engage today’s guests, drive revenue, and foster long-term loyalty.
From Reactive to Resilient: Why Best Sales People Quit and What Sales Leaders Must Learn
My best sales person quits. Not for more money. Not for a promotion. Not even for a competitor.
From Reactive to Resilient: Why Best Sales People Quit and What Sales Leaders Must Learn
My best sales person quits. Not for more money. Not for a promotion. Not even for a competitor.
2025 in review: the new realities reshaping event venues
2025 marked a turning point for venue planning.
GCSTIMES Eco-Crafted Pens for a New Ritual in Sustainable Luxury
GCSTIMES eco-crafted pen collection is designed for hotels and resorts seeking simple, thoughtful, and sustainable guest amenities.
Is your hotel website leveraging its highest converting ad placement?
When it comes to hotel websites, the home page hero image isn’t just decoration—it’s prime real estate. It’s the very first thing visitors see, and in most cases, it’s the most-clicked visual and call-to-action on the site. Homepage hero images are the single most seen image on your hotel website, making it the most impactful placement for promotional messaging. Simply put: if you want to grab attention and drive action, this is the spot.