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Navigate AI with authenticity and preserve the human touch
Hotel Moment WITH KAREN STEPHENS Episode 111 In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Evan Crawford, Vice President of Marketing a Pyramid Global Hospitality, joins Karen Stephens, Revinate CMO, to advocate for the use of AI in marketing and analytics, but with some stipulations. Evan reminds every hotelier that their brand, their brand voice, and their authenticity mean everything when it comes to garnering valuable trust from [...]
Industry experts predict key hospitality trends for 2025
Hotel Moment WITH KAREN STEPHENS Episode 110 In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re unveiling the trends that some of the industry's sharpest minds believe will transform hospitality in 2025. At the beginning of every new year, hoteliers are swarmed with industry predictions and left to decipher which trends to give credence to and which trends to ignore completely. And on top of that, you’re trying [...]
Sharpening your instincts to foil phishing attempts
Imitation may be considered the highest form of flattery. Bad actors on the internet, though, fall outside the consideration set. As phishing attempts become increasingly sophisticated, hoteliers need to stay vigilant and implement robust security measures. Many security measures include automation and technology. The first line of defense will always be the individual, be they a guest or an employee of the hotel. At Revinate, we are here to work with you to protect your [...]
Recapping Black Friday, the guest experience, and “Dis-loyalty”
Hotel Moment WITH KAREN STEPHENS Episode 109 In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re doing a little “year in review.” We catch up with three guests who’ve appeared on the show before for a glimpse into how they’ve impacted hospitality in 2024. Aaron Miller, Vice President of CRM and Digital at Highgate, pulls back the curtain to share what Highgate did to make Black Friday successful [...]
Recast: How well are you coaching your hotel teams?
Hotel Moment WITH KAREN STEPHENS Episode 108 In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re re-sharing an honest conversation with JC Thompson, Founder and CEO of Pursuance, that will have your hotel turning inward to evaluate the true performance of your reservations department. Karen Stephens, Revinate CMO, and JC explain how the only way for your reservation agents to perform at their best and become skilled stewards of [...]
How hotels can leverage PMS data to personalize guest communication
This is a guest blog post written by our partners at Cloudbeds. Thanks to instant and personalized communication across platforms like Amazon and Uber, travelers now expect fast, seamless responses and the convenience of choosing how and when they communicate with hotels. For hotel management, implementing personalized communication can feel complicated, especially when dealing with persistent labor shortages. Thankfully, with the help of technology, it’s possible to deliver tailored interactions throughout the guest journey without [...]