Hotel Owner April 2019 | Page 19

FEATURE flash, what is a voice-controlled light when designing a rewards scheme — if hoteliers remain open-minded with switch changing, fundamentally? It will you give too little then it’ll be entirely regard to the kinds of things that be exciting to see where AI can go, ineffective; but give too much, and could boost their hotel’s revenue and hopefully having a more deep-rooted you’re working against your own best reputation. Above all, hotel managers impact on the guest experience that interests. But with more competition in need to be hyper-aware of the changing stretches beyond making TV remotes the market than ever, last minute deals nature of the market, research new and volume controls redundant. undercutting prices, and incredibly products as they become available, effective marketing tools at many and consider the processes their hotel no new entry but are always adapting to hotels’ disposal, introducing a simple could improve before making any rash the changing demands of consumers - yet worthwhile rewards programme and purchases. Hotel tech could change your much like hotels themselves. While they making use of the tech available online hotel for the better; but if not applied at are of course relevant when it comes and on social media, could help you pip the right time in the right place, could to securing returning customers, are your competitors to the post. also change it for the worse. Finally, hotel rewards programmes are rewards schemes helpful when it comes to acquiring new guests? There is a balance to be found April 2019 While it’s important not to jump on every trend that seems to be making By Simon Botto, waves, it’s even more important that CEO of DayBreakHotels www.hotelowner.co.uk 19