Hotelier's Digest #5: OTA Psychology, Revenue Strategies & Work-Life Balance
This week's featured analysis challenges the belief that travelers choose OTAs primarily for cheaper rates, revealing instead that convenience and trust drive OTA success.
Smarter Revenue. Stronger Operations. Happier Guests.
At Four Sides Hospitality Consulting, we help independent hotels, motels, and vacation rentals uncover new potential — transforming everyday operations into engines of growth. From revenue management to marketing and guest experience, we bridge strategy and execution so your team can deliver measurable results without sacrificing your property’s character or independence.
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Hotelier's Digest #4: Revenue Strategies & Luxury Design Inspiration
From the hidden cost of discounting to nine practical pricing strategies that drive real results, this week’s roundup highlights revenue insights, design inspiration, and a can’t-miss podcast on AI’s growing role in hospitality.
Hotelier's Digest #3: Storytelling, Invisible AI & Revenue Tools
This week's insights on hospitality excellence: storytelling that drives direct bookings, invisible AI that enhances guest experiences, revenue management tools boosting ADR by 25%, plus productivity strategies and a fresh take on guest loyalty.
Navigating the Shift from roomMaster 17 to Cloud: Key Considerations and Cautions
roomMaster is requiring all properties to migrate to their Cloud or Anywhere versions. Here is what to expect when going through that process.
Maximizing Efficiency: The SiteMinder Experience - 6 Months Later
Earlier in the year, an article titled Use SiteMinder To Save Money And Earn More Revenue was published here, projecting the savings that would happen after switching a property's central reservation system (CRS). That article was mainly speculation on the fees associated with direct bookings and not having
How to Increase Your Airbnb Revenues by Optimizing the Listing
Operating an Airbnb can be a challenge when the market is competitive. Learn more about optimizing your listing to rank higher in the search results.
Hotelier's Digest #2: Saving Money, Revenue Management with Meeting Rooms, and an Interview with Cloudbeds VP
In this edition: strategies to control costs, improve visibility, and boost revenue, plus insights on AI’s impact on hotel search and a practical guide to meetings and events revenue.
Hotelier's Digest #1: Revenue Management, AI & Marketing Strategies
Welcome to the first Hoteliers Digest. A slightly different layout to give you more helpful information to start your week. This week, you'll find articles on revenue management and AI, marketing tips to help send potential guests to your hotel's website, and ideas to help differentiate
Drive Direct Bookings with trivago’s Booking Link
Earlier this summer, trivago announced a new way for independent hotels to drive bookings through a free booking link that appears in the search results on the site. Learn more about driving more guests directly to your booking site.
How to Use Turbosuite and SiteMinder to Increase Your Revenue in 2023
An overview of how turbosuite can increase your revenues while using SiteMinder channel manager. turbosuite is a revenue management system.