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A fireside chat between 2 industry stalwarts – Yogeesh Chandra (Head – New Product Strategy and M&A, RateGain) and Reuben Kataria (General Manager, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Bengaluru). What Is Hotel Guest Messaging? Hotel guest messaging is a technology-driven communication approach that allows hotels to interact with guests in real time through channels such as SMS, WhatsApp, in-app messaging, email, and chatbots. It enables two-way conversations throughout...

For independent hoteliers and hotel marketing managers looking to increase direct bookings and stand out in a competitive market, a strong hotel digital marketing strategy is essential for attracting and retaining loyal guests. Using the right mix of digital channels and personalized guest engagement, hotels can reach high-intent travelers, strengthen brand visibility, and build a loyal customer base over time. With a smart hotel web marketing strategy, you can approach all o...

What Is AI in Hospitality? AI in hospitality is the application of artificial intelligence technologies — including machine learning, natural-language processing, computer vision, and predictive analytics — to improve how hotels operate and serve guests. From automating front-desk check-ins to dynamically pricing rooms in real time, AI helps hospitality businesses deliver faster, more personalized service while reducing costs. Whether you manage a boutique property or a gl...

For hotel revenue managers, owners, and distribution leaders, setting the right seasonal pricing is critical to maximizing occupancy and profit. Hotels that price reactively rather than strategically leave significant revenue on the table. According to CBRE's 2025 Trends in the Hotel Industry report, total hotel expenses rose faster than revenue in 2024, making pricing precision more critical than ever to protect margins. Therefore, a hotel pricing strategy is essential to...

In today's digital era, hoteliers face the challenge of keeping their rates in sync, expanding to hundreds of new distribution channels, and maximizing the occupancy of their hotels. There is, therefore, the need for efficient room inventory management across multiple online distribution channels. This is where a channel manager becomes indispensable. Choosing the perfect hotel channel manager software requires careful consideration. But to do that, we need to first und...

The hotel industry continues to experience strong growth, with the global market projected to expand from US $2.20 trillion in 2026 to nearly US $3.93 trillion by 2034. In an industry growing at this pace, a hotel without a strong marketing strategy risks losing ground to competitors who are already capturing that demand online. But how can you get the word out about your hotel in an industry that is becoming increasingly difficult daily? With other indirect channels, AEO,...

Hotels worldwide face a common set of pressures: rising labor costs, evolving guest expectations, technology adoption, and the need to grow direct revenue. How hotels respond to these challenges determines their long-term profitability. From fierce competition to changing guest expectations and evolving market trends, hotels face a range of hurdles that require strategic navigation and innovative solutions. While the hospitality industry offers tremendous opportunities for...

The hospitality industry is undergoing a digital revolution. Whether you manage an independent boutique hotel or oversee marketing for a hotel chain, travelers today rely heavily on online channels to research, compare, and ultimately book their stays. Traditional marketing methods still hold value, but for hotel properties seeking to thrive in the digital age, a powerful digital marketing strategy is essential. The primary goal of digital marketing in the hospitality indu...

Why Hotel Marketing Strategy Has Changed Hotel marketing has always been about putting the right offer in front of the right guest at the right time. What has changed is the complexity of that equation. In 2026, travelers move fluidly across search engines, OTAs, social media, metasearch platforms, and increasingly, AI assistants, often within a single planning session. According to SiteMinder’s Changing Traveller Report 2026, based on 12,000 travellers across 14 countr...