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• Global Revenue Forum - January 30th 2025

  In this interview we are joined by Ally Northfield, Managing Director at Revenue by Design. Global Revenue Forum (GRF) was co-founded by Ally, Annemarie Gubanski, CEO at Taktikon Consultancy and Emanuele Nardin, Managing Director at Hotelperformance. In this short discussion Ally outlines what is Global Revenue Forum? How has GRF evolved over the years? What is the focus of the GRF event this year? What should previous attendees visit in 2025? What is the value to new attendees and what will they experience? Hope you enjoy the conversation Global Revenue Forum 2025 will explore whether the hospitality industry is optimally positioned to capitalise on profit opportunities emerging as a consequence of AI-enabled efficiencies in our workplace and our homes. How do we respond to the growing trend of individuals demanding personally validating experiences? How do we price to meet the demand for tailored spaces as work blends with increased leisure time? What potential do distribution marketplaces offer to unlock routes to market and build closer guest relationships? The 2025 event will explore the following: AI-Driven Opportunities How AI advancements are creating new profit opportunities across the hospitality industry, including hotels, apartments, short-term rentals and open air accommodation. Efficiency and Personalisation Understand how AI-enabled efficiencies are reducing working hours of our guests, leading to increased demand for personally validating experiences and tailored spaces that blend work and leisure Operational AI Efficiencies Examine how AI is transforming hotel operations across all revenue-generating departments, from service delivery to guest interactions, driving profit growth New Revenue Streams Guidelines to future approaches to customized hotel booking experiences Distribution Marketplaces Join the conversation to discuss the potential of new distribution platforms to unlock routes to market, build stronger guest relationships, and enhance profitability Future Profit Opportunities Investigate how the hospitality industry can stay ahead of AI-driven trends to secure long-term growth and success 

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• Top Tips to Help Convert Website Lookers into Hotel Bookers

  Hi, welcome to another of our Coffee Time Chats Today we focus on converting visitors to your website into booking guests To share their insights, tips and advice, we are joined by Savina Karaivanova of Userguest, one of our Expert Partners We discuss the importance of the hotel website user experience to increase conversions, the need for clear CTAs (Call to Actions), how personalizing offers and tailoring these to specific target markets can drive bookings and the critical need to streamline the booking process to maximize revenue and minimize low periods. Finally, Savina outlines the latest Userguest offer where Hotels can sign up for a free Website Audit Really hope you enjoy the conversation 👀 If you would like to watch the video of our discussion Here is the YouTube link: https://youtu.be/WaqnsZNIMFc 🗣 Feel free to drop us a line with any questions or comments. We’re always interested to hear from you and happy to follow up with our guests on any questions. We are also keen to hear of topics you might like discussed and guests you would like to hear from. You can reach us at: [email protected] 👣 HOW TO FOLLOW US LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/company/revenue-hub Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/revenuehub/ Twitter:        https://twitter.com/revenue_hub YouTube:     Subscribe Link

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• Boost Tour Operator Business With Effective Revenue Management

  Hi, welcome to another of our Coffee Time chats. Today we look at how hotels revenue manage tour operator business, or, more accurately, how they don’t revenue manage tour operator business. To bring their views and insights, we are joined by David McGloin, VP Sales for BEONx, one of our Expert Partners In this discussion we consider the challenges of managing Tour Operator business, from negotiating prices, to navigating the current uncertain travel landscape and the need for a more dynamic and organized approach to pricing and forecasting this business segment. Finally, David talks to us about the BEONx Tour Operator module Really hope you enjoy the conversation 👀 If you would like to watch the video of our discussion Here is the YouTube link: https://youtu.be/0z4hcd-4G8Q 🗣 Feel free to drop us a line with any questions or comments. We’re always interested to hear from you and happy to follow up with our guests on any questions. We are also keen to hear of topics you might like discussed and guests you would like to hear from. You can reach us at: [email protected] 👣 HOW TO FOLLOW US LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/company/revenue-hub Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/revenuehub/ Twitter:        https://twitter.com/revenue_hub YouTube:     Subscribe Link

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• Decision Intelligence: Rocco Forte Hotels & HotelIQ Case Study

  Hi, welcome to another case study discussion. Today we focus on the challenges and rewards of a decision intelligence tool and it’s value to a hotel commercial operation. To bring their views and insights, we are joined by: Firas Moolla of HotelIQ Amy Stevens of Rocco Forte Hotels Amy takes us through her journey, outlining the initial objectives and goals she was trying to achieve after joining Rocco Forte. We explore how she reached the conclusion a decision intelligence tool was the way to go. We hear what has transpired since introducing the technology and what gains have been made. Finally we look at the value derived and any additional positive, but not originally expected, outcomes Really hope you enjoy the conversation. 👀 If you would like to watch the video of our discussion Here is the YouTube link: https://youtu.be/sitYyI374n0 🗣 Feel free to drop us a line with any questions or comments. We’re always interested to hear from you and happy to follow up with our guests on any questions. We are also keen to hear of topics you might like discussed and guests you would like to hear from. You can reach us at: [email protected] 👣 HOW TO FOLLOW US LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/company/revenue-hub Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/revenuehub/ Twitter:        https://twitter.com/revenue_hub YouTube:     Subscribe Link

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• How to Increase Visibility and Direct Revenue: Key Trends & Strategies

  Hi, welcome to another Expert Insights discussion Today we explore how connected marketing & revenue strategies are a powerful ecommerce combination, leveraging the hotels direct channel to drive direct bookings. We dig into how powering up your hotel website and booking engine, aligning marketing efforts with revenue priorities and automating these strategies can truly increase conversion. Finally looking at the value of consumer engagement and personalisation through better matched offerings. To share their insights and bring this topic to life are: Cristina Blaj, consultant and Brand Ambassdor for Userguest, one of our Expert Partners, and CEO of Open Revenue Consulting. Sam Weston, Marketing Director for 80 Days All of these thoughts and views are supported by 80 Days Hotel Marketing Trends report which highlights 11 key findings and Userguests RevMarketing Certification Course which is focused on higher conversions from your direct channel. Click here to access the free 80 Days Report Click here to enrol for free on the RevMarketing Certification Course Really hope you enjoy the conversation 👀 If you would like to watch the video of our discussion Here is the YouTube link: https://youtu.be/mbobXO6xi8Q (To help your viewing the video is broken down into chapters.) 🗣 Feel free to drop us a line with any questions or comments. We’re always interested to hear from you and happy to follow up with our guests on any questions. We are also keen to hear of topics you might like discussed and guests you would like to hear from. You can reach us at: [email protected] 👣 HOW TO FOLLOW US LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/company/revenue-hub Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/revenuehub/ Twitter:        https://twitter.com/revenue_hub YouTube:     Subscribe Link

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