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4 tips for building a modern loyalty program
This article was originally developed and published for Hospitality Net's Data and Business Intelligence Thematics. Read more here.Does your loyalty program need a little zhuzhing up? In case you missed the memo, points-based loyalty programs just aren’t as exciting as they once were. Travelers are expecting more from hotel brands, with 79% of Gen Z and Millennial travelers saying they care more about the experience than the cost of the trip.Loyalty programs are one strategy [...]
Recast: Build intelligent operations and let data drive direct bookings
Hotel Moment WITH KAREN STEPHENS Episode 94 In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re re-sharing a favorite episode with Patrick Norton, Chief Marketing Officer at Brittain Resorts & Hotels, that first aired last year. Karen Stephens, then-Revinate CRO, and Patrick advocate for making a data-centered tech stack the foundation for guest communication to win back previous OTA bookers. Patrick also highlights the several use cases for [...]
Top EMEA hotel email campaigns of 2024 (so far)
In 2024, the EMEA hotel market is embracing email as more than just a promotional tool—it's become a platform for storytelling. Instead of simply offering discounts, top campaigns are sharing unique narratives, such as behind-the-scenes insights or cultural experiences, turning emails into immersive journeys. These stories create emotional connections, making the emails memorable and impactful. This blog highlights EMEA hotel campaigns that excel in storytelling, showcasing how emails can move beyond transactions to build lasting [...]
Top APAC hotel email campaigns of 2024 (so far)
The year 2024 has flown by, and we're past the halfway mark. But we’ve already witnessed numerous stunning and high-performing hotel email campaigns in APAC. For good reason, since 75.4% of consumers still prefer email as their main communication channel, maintaining its top position for many years. Whether you're looking for inspiration or just want to celebrate some of the most successful APAC hotel email campaigns this year, we’ve got you covered. What you will [...]
Meet your host — talking Total RevPAR, NOI, the voice channel, and budget season
Hotel Moment WITH KAREN STEPHENS Episode 90 In this episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, your host of two years, Revinate CMO Karen Stephens, is making her formal introduction to all our listeners. Karen walks through a bit of her journey in the hospitality sector, highlighting the technological innovation she’s witnessed at Revinate and across the industry. You’ll also hear first-hand insight from Karen and previous podcast guests about [...]
How CDPs encourage direct bookings to boost a hotel’s NOI
This article was originally developed and published for Hospitality Net's Data and Business Intelligence Thematics. Read more here. How much are you paying in OTA commissions? We took a quick poll of the audience at NAVIGATE Miami, Revinate’s annual conference and the answers ranged from 10% to over 25%. Yikes. So it’s probably not surprising that OTA commissions take one of the biggest bites out of hotel profit margins. In fact, OTA commissions have been [...]

