In this week’s episode of Hotel Moment, we’re featuring a webinar from our series, Hotel Moment Deep Dive, that will help you save lost revenue during the holiday season. And it all comes down to deliverability.
This interview with the visionary Chris Norton, CEO of Equinox Hotels, explores how the brand is redefining modern luxury hospitality through a foundation of health, wellness and high-performance living. His team's leadership is helping make Equinox Hotels a platform for a new generation of travelers who prioritize longevity and vitality by looking for those brands that can meet this lifestyle. Health really is the new wealth. With the utmost attention to detail with the development and launch of the brand's first hotel in New York, Equinox Hotels is creating experiences that elevate guests' physical and mental well-being across every single in-room and onsite amenity.
In this week’s episode of Hotel Moment, Sarah Stephens, Reservations Manager at The Broadmoor, joins Revinate CMO Karen Stephens with a recipe that’ll have your call center creating loyal, profitable guest relationships. And it all starts with a phone call — personalized to each guest.
This interview features Niko Karstikko, the Co-Founder & Group CEO of Bob W, an innovative hospitality company blending the comfort and consistency of hotels with the authentic local experience and affordability of short-stay rentals, designed for modern, tech-savvy travelers who mix business and leisure stays. Founded in 2017-2018, Bob W operates in commercial properties under appropriate legal frameworks and emphasizes scalability, flexibility, and sustainability through technology - such as app-enabled self-service amenities, partnerships with local gyms and restaurants, and a tech stack for guest and operational services. Their average stay length is about 4 nights and they have expanded across 19 cities in 11 European countries
Ori Kafri introduces J.K. Place as a family-founded boutique hotel brand that defines "boutique" not by design trends, but by personal, tailor-made hospitality. With three intimate properties in Capri, Rome, Paris, and soon Milan, each averaging around 30 rooms, Kafri describes the brand"s essence as creating "homes" rather than hotels - spaces where guests feel personally known and individually cared for. He contrasts J.K."s approach to larger hotel chains, which he likens to luxury fashion houses, while J.K. Place aspires to be the "tailor-made suit" - a bespoke experience built through genuine human connection.
In this week’s episode of Hotel Moment, Matthias Winkler, CEO of Sacher Hotels, joins Revinate CMO Karen Stephens with guidance as to why hoteliers should pay attention to the speed of change at their hotel. Specifically, he shares how you should be using technology as a tool for transformation without leaving behind all that makes your hotel unique.
In this week’s episode of Hotel Moment, we’re featuring a webinar from our series, Hotel Moment Deep Dive, to get you prepped. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday are fast approaching, and we’re sharing the information you need to capitalize on peak season demand and execute revenue-driving campaigns with offers guests are looking for.
The voice channel is all about storytelling. And you know you’ve mastered the voice channel when reservation agents shift from securing a simple booking to actively selling your hotel and its compelling story. Guests love that.
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re featuring an episode from our webinar series, Hotel Moment Deep Dive.
In this week’s episode of Hotel Moment, Sims Foster, co-founder of Foster Supply Hospitality, joins Revinate CMO Karen Stephens for a lesson on brand building and why hoteliers should see their rooms as more than “just four walls.” Sims also shows how one hotelier can do so much good in the local community — serving guests as well as those in need.
In this AI-augmented discussion, Terence Ronson uses the concept of a "long finish," commonly associated with wine and food, as an analogy for the overall customer experience. Ronson argues that harmful end-of-experience elements, like complex hotel checkouts, can overshadow previously positive aspects of a customer journey.
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Kurt Bjorkman, Chief Operating Officer at The Ranch at Laguna Beach, joins Revinate CMO Karen Stephens to challenge hoteliers to do a double-take when it comes to assessing the value of their hotel amenities.
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Casper Overbeek, Chief Product Officer at citizenM, joins Revinate CMO Karen Stephens, detailing a seemingly obvious approach to guest loyalty for hotels looking to capitalize on brand affinity — a subscription model. Successful subscription models exist outside of the hospitality industry and drive revenue for brands that customers are willing to pay to use, and Casper explains why this works for hotels too, especially at citizenM.
In this episode, we look at where there is potential to drive more revenue in hospitality and accommodation businesses when the ADR has been maximised, other than occupancy - how can hotels increase spend per guest? Speaking to Scot Turner, Director at Auden Hospitality,we look at F&B, exploring where profit margins have seeped to an all-time low - and how businesses can improve opportunities. Scott explains the importance of looking at authenticity and sustainability, the role of technology and the evolving demand for healthy eating.
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Robbert Manussen, Area General Manager Taiwan at IHG Hotels & Resorts, joins Karen Stephens, Revinate CMO, to share how he’s used technology to connect cultures and help hoteliers across three continents stay relevant in their respective markets. Robbert explains that facilitating a cohesive guest experience is like building bridges between guests and hotel teams, and it all starts with investing in the right technology that staff can train on.
Adele Gutman and Stephanie Smith on Get Great Reviews podcast discuss how your hotel reviews can either work to improve your ROI or sabotage it. Stephanie introduces a 30-point checklist audit to assess a hotel’s total online presence, where reviews are considered a foundational part for understanding their impact on conversion rates and the customer journey.
In an era where the confluence of business acumen and spiritual awareness is often seen as a paradox, Andrew Miele, CEO of Nomade People, emerges as a visionary, seamlessly blending these realms. His journey in the hospitality industry, evolving from a modest start at a Holiday Inn in Ontario to becoming a trendsetter in wellness tourism, encapsulates more than just career growth—it symbolizes a radical shift in the hospitality paradigm.
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CRO, and Heidi Cosio, Senior Vice President of Revenue Effectiveness at Aimbridge Hospitality, take a granular approach to analyzing your hotel’s revenue trends. Cosio also explains why a stellar guest experience often originates with a deep understanding of your ancillary offerings and pricing those appropriately.
Cogwheel Marketing’s CEO, Stephanie Smith, and Loren Gray, Founder of Hospitality Digital Marketing, discuss the innovations in revenue management in August 2022.
There’s a new opportunity opening up in travel that will change the balance of power in hospitality over the next decade. How will huge asset-light, corporate brands adapt to a world where new customer expectations require simultaneous innovation across real estate, operations, and technology?