Harnessing AI technology to drive up hotel revenue
Lovetto Nazareth, managing director of Prism, explains how AI-based digital marketing and price optimization strategies are revolutionizing the hotel-OTA partnership model.
Unlocking the power of data
In the fast-paced world of hospitality and tourism, data-driven decision making has emerged as a game changer. Gone are the days of relying solely on gut feelings and intuition. Today, the key to success lies in harnessing the potential of analytics to gain valuable insights and make well-informed choices. Riky Bains, partner and brand strategist at Klinical, highlights the significance of using analytics in the hospitality and tourism industry and explores how it can pave the way for strategic growth and unparalleled customer experiences.
It’s all about identity
Riky Bains, partner and brand strategist at Klinical, explains why destinations need to identify their strongest assets and find the most effective ways of presenting them.
Why brand marketing strategies matter
A startup without a strategy is like a ship without a captain; although it may stay afloat, the destination reached is unlikely to be the one that was desired. Riky Bains, partner and brand strategist at Klinical, highlights the value of clear brand marketing strategies for hospitality startups.
4 tips for hotels to succeed in a post COVID-19 world
With less revenue, hoteliers need to make up ground elsewhere. The best way to boost profit is to lower operating costs and increase productivity.
New Destination Strategy 2019-2021 revealed by RAK Tourism Authority
Over the next three years Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority will continue to create compelling offerings that combine the Emirate’ key promises.
Plans to boost tourism in Bahrain
The Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF) has hosted its first Special Interest Group (SIG) meeting for hospitality, leisure and tourism in collaboration with the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA). The BBBF is a leading network of businesspeople in Bahrain. The forum has nine Special Interest Groups include oil, gas...
Ministry of Heritage and Culture & Omran sign an agreement to boost cultural tourism at Nizwa Fort
The Ministry of Heritage and Culture (MOHC) signed an agreement with Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran), to manage historical Nizwa Fort. This agreement marks the first historical site that will be managed by Omran, as part of its aims to enhance sustainable cultural tourism destinations that respect and promote...
Future-proofing your F&B business
A successful opening is undoubtedly something to celebrate, but as anyone in the restaurant business knows, maintaining your spot in a competitive market is much more challenging. Extensive planning in the pre-opening phase and keeping on top of the basics afterward are among the steps that will help restaurateurs dodge the common pitfalls. Gebran Bekhazi, managing director of The Food Studio, shares his tips for long-term hospitality success.