Hotel Merchandise Ideas to Boost Revenue and Brand Presence

Creating, promoting, and stocking hotel merchandise is a significant undertaking for busy hoteliers. However, the potential payoff can be worth it. Travelers are always looking to take a piece of their destination home with them or for their loved ones. While selling souvenirs in your gift shop isn’t new, hoteliers are taking this concept to […]

9 Great Guest Activities Any Hotel Can Offer

One of the best ways to boost your hotel’s bottom line is to offer activity packages and add-ons. Not only do they provide an opportunity to increase your TRevPar, they give guests more of an experience at your hotel.  People have returned to travel in droves, but today’s guests don’t just want a place to […]

How to Maximize Hotel TRevPAR

Riddle: Two hotels have the same number of rooms and charge the same rates. On a given night, both book an equal number of rooms. However, in our imaginary revenue competition, there is a clear winner. How is this possible?  The answer is simple (and the title of this post may be a giveaway!). TRevPAR […]

Top Tips for a Successful Hotel Gift Shop

What usually comes to mind when picturing a hotel’s gift shop is a space shoved to the side filled with non-essential impulse buys like trinkets and knick knacks. However, by applying modern travel trends, a hotel’s gift shop becomes an essential part of a unique, memorable stay experience while cementing your property as a local […]

An Independent Hotelier’s Guide to Ancillary Revenue

Ancillary Revenue

For any hotelier, booking rooms is, of course, the most important strategy for driving profits. But disregarding the potential for ancillary revenue would be a big mistake. Your hotel has more to offer than just a bed to sleep in, and it’s worth recognizing the potential of your property to offer additional products and services. […]