Heath’s Resort
Lounge by the lake this summer at Heath’s Resort in Pine River, Minnesota. You can take the kids to one of their cabins and know they’ll be fully entertained with kayaks, paddleboards, a water trampoline, and even a playground fort for when they’re done getting wet. The trip will be something for the whole family […]
Hospitality Trends for the New Year
Heading into the new year, many people make resolutions for their personal lives, so why not make resolutions for your business, too? Resolve to harness hospitality trends that reflect your guests’ wants and needs to elevate your property’s stay experience and bottom line. Bleisure Travelers and Workations With the ability to work anywhere comes a […]
The Grandview Condos
Escape to The Grandview Condos on Grand Cayman for white sand, turquoise sea, and maid service every third day. You can play on that white sand, but you don’t have to worry about vacuuming it. The condos are walking distance from town but still far enough away for you to enjoy peace and quiet. The […]
Shellbrook Motel
Looking to stay somewhere comfortable for a reasonable price? Check yourself into Shellbrook Motel, located in Shellbrook, Saskatchewan. Each room comes with WiFi, cable TV, and a kitchenette. And they have a community pool and playground two minutes away, so bring the kids! Shellbrook Motel has chosen our cloud-based WebRezPro Property Management System to help […]
5 Emails You Should Be Sending Every Guest
From booking through to check-out, hotel emails are an extension of your front desk, providing information your guests need and opportunities to enhance their stay, and making them feel valued. Here are five hotel emails your guests expect… Are you sending them to every guest? Let’s dig a little deeper into the purpose of each […]
The Western Hotel & Spa
Leave your stress at the door of The Western Hotel & Spa. Located in Ouray, CO and built in 1891, The Western mixes old-west glamor with modern amenities (Yes, there’s WiFi!). They also have plush robes, gas fireplaces, and a day spa coming soon. With its custom dark wood and leather furniture, the hotel may […]
Mysa Nordic Spa & Resort
Soak your stress away at Mysa Nordic Spa & Resort, situated by the shores of St. Peters Bay on Prince Edward Island. They have thermal baths, a Finnish sauna, essential oil steam rooms, and of course, massages. When it’s time to go back to your cozy cottage, you can warm your feet by the propane […]
7 Practical Ways Your Hotel PMS Saves You Time
It’s your property management system’s job to save you time by automating routine tasks, integrating with your other hotel platforms, and ensuring your data is there when you need it. You have enough to do already with welcoming guests, responding to reviews, and dealing with that plumbing issue in room 516. It’s enough to keep […]
Palace Hotel
Treat yourself to stay at Palace Hotel in Port Townsend, WA. Built in 1889 and nestled in the historic district, the hotel has a mixture of modern and Victorian styles. You can easily venture out on the town to explore shops, restaurants, and galleries or simply take a stroll on the beach. Palace Hotel has […]
Sunshine Coast Resort
Pamper yourself at Sunshine Coast Resort, located in Maderia Park, BC. Whether your idea of luxury is a cedar cottage with a hot tub or an oceanview suite with a stone fireplace, you will be well taken care of. You can even rent a motorboat from their marina! Sunshine Coast Resort has chosen our cloud-based […]
Hold The Phone! 6 Tips for Converting Hotel Calls to Bookings
For hotels today, there is so much focus on online conversions that the traditional voice channel is in danger of being overlooked. But call inquiries are still key to direct sales. Eighty-three percent of US travelers would rather book online, but that leaves approximately a fifth who would not. In this digital era, front desk […]
How to Create a Guest Experience to Remember
A great guest experience is one where your guest enjoys their stay and, ideally, returns next year. That’s it. While the bells, whistles, and wellness packages are nice, they aren’t absolutely necessary. You don’t have to worry if you’re not an all inclusive resort in Dubai. The key is friendly staff, ongoing guest communication, and […]
Why and How to Centralize Reservations
Independent hotels receive bookings through various channels, including telephone, email, property website, and third-party booking channels (like Expedia, Airbnb, Google, etc.). Staying on top of inventory and reservations across all those channels is critical to operations, guest service and your bottom line. If you’re spending hours updating various booking channel extranets, frequently dealing with the […]
Solutions to 5 Operational Challenges Hoteliers are Facing
Demand fluctuation, a competitive marketplace, and unpredictable world trends require hoteliers to be more agile than ever before. But implementing strategic solutions can provide your hotel with a firm foundation from which to weather any storm. Let’s look at the top five operational challenges hotels are facing now and—most importantly—how to best meet them. Staff […]
How to Improve Your Hotel’s Check-out Experience
Eventually, you and your guest will have to say goodbye…unless they’re planning a very extended stay. When it comes to bringing guests back again, a hotel’s last impression can be as important as its first. Upon check-out, you want to draw attention away from the transactional aspect of the guest’s visit, i.e., the bill, and […]
How to Maximize Black Friday Bookings
People don’t have to spend Black Friday in a tent outside Best Buy, huddling for warmth and wondering if that new Smart TV is worth it. There are alternative items and experiences they can purchase, i.e., a stay at your hotel. Customers are ready for special offers this time of year—we’ve all seen the bright […]
How to Choose a Hotel Technology Partner
In today’s hospitality landscape, technology seems to change daily. From property management software and instant messaging apps to CRM platforms and revenue management software, there are so many tech solutions that can benefit your hotel and enhance the guest experience. There’s a lot to consider before introducing new technologies and even more when deciding who […]
7 Signs it’s Time to Change Your Hotel PMS
Change can be daunting, especially when it involves time, resources, and complex decisions. For busy lodging operators, disrupting the status quo may not fit into your demanding schedule. But if that schedule is fraught with inefficiencies, and you’re struggling to keep up with daily tasks and guest expectations, something’s gotta give before your bottom line […]
3 Ways to Create a Five-star Guest Experience
Everyone wants to deliver a five-star guest experience, but what exactly is it? And how can hospitality managers or hoteliers create this? Here are 3 bulletproof ways… ***Guest post from Breezeway, a WebRezPro partner*** Did you know that 61% of hospitality managers believe luxury, cleanliness, and safety contribute the most to a VIP-like guest experience? […]
How to Improve the Check-in Experience at Your Hotel
Your check-in experience impacts every guest. The simpler and more streamlined that experience, the happier your guests will be. Nobody enjoys standing in line for reception after their cross-country flight. They’ve already done enough waiting at the airport (and they may be missing their luggage). They want to go straight to their rooms to collapse […]
3 Ways to Strengthen Your Guest Database
Healthy guest data is the foundation of a great guest experience. Without it, lodging operators can’t know their guests and give them what they want. But it isn’t enough to collect data, you need to manage and maintain that data to use it effectively. When your guest database is managed well, it allows you to […]
Client Spotlight: Unique Stay Experiences
From private islands to fairy cottages, treehouses to ghost towns, WebRezPro has some unique accommodation clients. Over the years, we’ve worked with a variety of properties to create a flexible property management system with features as unique as they are. WebRezPro is most often used for independent hotels, motels and inns, yet its functionality extends […]
Self-Service Hotel Applications Guests Want Now
Guests need your help for a smooth, relaxing stay. However, they may not always want to stop at the front desk, especially when they’re stumbling in fresh off a red-eye or when a self-service option would be much faster. Seventy-three percent of guests are more likely to select a hotel with self-service technology. Self-service technology […]
Client Spotlight: Footbridge Beach Motel
Our latest case study highlights the experience of one of our awesome motel clients, Footbridge Beach Motel in Ogunquit, Maine. This story is a little different from our other case studies as it tells the tale of an existing customer who left, tested the water elsewhere… and came back again. Owner Mark Kilduff and his […]
