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Data silos are messy. Here’s your way out.
This article was originally developed and published for Hospitality Net's Data and Business Intelligence Thematics. Read more here. I was in Miami in April for our annual NAVIGATE conference, listening to hoteliers share firsthand their struggles with managing data silos. During Revinate CEO Bryson Koehler’s keynote, he flashed this image on the screen to a knowing chuckle from the audience. The familiar sight of a server room in disarray: flickering fluorescent lights, tangled cords, towering [...]
How to book revenue even when climate derails the guest experience
Hotel Moment WITH KAREN STEPHENS Episode 86 In this episode of Hotel Moment, host Karen Stephens is joined by Nick Cavanaugh, Founder and CEO of Sensible Weather. Together, they discuss the technical and financial aspects of providing a weather guarantee and how Sensible partners with hotels and booking platforms to integrate this service seamlessly into the booking flow. They also touch on the increased demand for travel insurance post-COVID, [...]
Navigating new legislation: How California Senate Bill 644 and Assembly Bill 537 impact hoteliers
If there’s one thing we have come to expect in hospitality, it’s change. And, change is coming this summer with the introduction of two new laws in California: California Senate Bill 644 and California Assembly Bill 537. These legislations, effective from July 1, 2024, focus on cancellation policies and pricing transparency, respectively. Understanding and complying with these laws is crucial for hoteliers to avoid penalties and maintain a competitive edge. To help make it easy, [...]
Four highlights from NAVIGATE London
It’s not just about data for data’s sake. It’s about making sure you activate your data to drive profits. That’s the message that Bryson Koehler, Revinate CEO, brought to NAVIGATE London. NAVIGATE is Revinate’s premier customer event, and for the first time, we brought it to the EMEA region. The event was held at the Royal Garden Hotel in London. More than 100 attendees, four partners, 20 speakers, and 17 sessions made our time together [...]
8 ways to increase hotel phone bookings and grow direct revenue
Even in today’s digital age, the voice channel remains the most powerful tool for those wondering how to increase hotel bookings. Our 2025 Hospitality Benchmark Report found that the voice channel maintains the highest average booking value of any channel, and outbound call campaigns can net properties an additional $1,748 per room each year on average. In today’s competitive market, your ability to effectively leverage your voice channel can be the key to greater direct [...]
Summer 2024: Insights and solutions to boost hotel performance
As the summer heat rises, so does the demand for unforgettable getaways. In our recent webinar, we discussed how all signs indicate that the hospitality industry is headed for an outstanding summer this year. Hotels are retaining their prime position as the top lodging choice, with a recent American Hotel & Lodging Association survey revealing that 3 out of 4 Americans plan to maintain or increase hotel stays. The question is: Are you ready to [...]