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The fight against the OTAs starts at check in.

In any industry, a lack of competition can come with a decline in innovation and an increase in price, without a larger field of competitor there is nothing to incentivize OTAs to keep commission rates low or introduce new products and services to the market. With only two major players left in the OTA space, Expedia and Priceline can make and play by their own rules. Their almost complete dominance...

Hiring and training staff for a long run

Social media has changed our industry. One tweet, photo or online review can have a lasting impact on your hotel and brand. You may feel helpless to negative reviews as they live on for eternity in cyberspace. But, with a strong training program, you mitigate those issues before guests even turn to their favorite travel review site. It all starts before your employee even puts on his or her uniform—during...