Nilesh Gwhat after busy season
September 14th 2008 18:04
After Labor Day weekend,things kind of start to cool down,in terms of business and in terms of weather too in US.Generally,everybody enjoys warm weather and outdoor activities and hence lot of travel and hoteling that occurs goes to hotel economy.Even smaller hotels like independent (ma-pa operations),days inn,super8 motel,travelodge,economy inn,budget inn,roadway inn,extended stay,best value inn tend to count on the season for turning profit margins that can carry the rest of season if not smoothly,but ok.
Other mid to large chains like Hiltons,Marriotts,Holiday inns,Sheratons,Drury inns,Laquinta,Comfort inns and others are busy almost year around.
In my opinion,here's what keeps them busy all year:
1.Best of Best Customer Service
2.Quality in terms of bedding,decoration,comfort,fo od/breakfast and 'feel'
3.Conference rooms or meeting rooms that host variety of events all year from birthday parties,anniversaries,dating events,graduation parties,political events,local visitors and convention bureau sponsored events,chamber of commerce meetings,corporate meetings,interview and job fairs,weddings,homecoming/prom parties are just to name a few..the sales/marketing manager are paid to do just that and they have plenty of resources that they can use to best attract the clients like breakfast/restaurant packages,jacuzzi special rates,special parking rates,overhead projectors and sound system for high-profile meetings/events,round table discussion facility for job fairs,bouquet service for weddings,internet,print,copy availability,24-hr conceirge facility,phone and other messaging services,maid service etc.Utilizing some of these tools can enhance sales team with more options to negitiate best rates for meeting rooms..plus less wear and tear in meeting room as mostly they have chair,tables,screen if any compared to hotel room.
4.Corporate rate structure for nearby companies can give upto 20% occupancy year round.Even though corporate rate might be low,they occupy beds in times when no traveler is available and hence keeps bills paid off
5.Special packages created for Seasonal Travelers like stay 2 nights and get 3rd free or half price,stay 1 night and breakfast free,stay 3 nights get passes to nearby 'event's center half price or less,stay 7 nights and get honeymoon package that consist champaigne,jacuzzi suits,ocean view,balcony,concierge service,chef's favorite dish etc
6.Fitness facility can be attractive feature for lot of fitness savvy guests
7.Updated amenities like new carpeting,furniture,tv packages,food menu and decor are just few to name..
8.Special rate for sports teams coming to town for football,basketball,soccer,ho ckey,baseball,softball events for local as well as cross-state teams can be year around busy for your hotels..just make sure you provide them what they will consider 'friendly' amenity for price paid compared to your competitor
9.Packages created for children,family and older clients tailored to their specific needs can go a long way..like a hotel near kids park can have tickets for them,near lake hotel will have seniors special to rent boat and go fishing or sailing,family oriented packages can be created for hotels nearby shopping,tourist desitinations making deals with local companies where its win-win for both,coupons for local bars,restaurants,theaters for younger folks,making best use of theaters,art studios,natural beauty,tourist spot,conventions,corporate companies,colleges,highschools etc
10.Low and guaranteed discount rates for third party reservation agents like travel agents,Online booking sites like expedia,travelociy,hotels.com ,orbitz,hotwire,priceline and others who sell hotels along with other packages like airline tickets,rental cars..they will give you good business for those empty beds during off season..and best part is you don't have to go looking for those guests..these agents will send them to your doors with little commission.
I have been busy in several activities,working full time and keeping myself busy with my hobby for web design..
If you are nearby north american cities like Chicago..plz visit my sites and give me feedback as to how I am doing..
ChotaIndia to list any local listings you may have in major metro towns in USA
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Other mid to large chains like Hiltons,Marriotts,Holiday inns,Sheratons,Drury inns,Laquinta,Comfort inns and others are busy almost year around.
In my opinion,here's what keeps them busy all year:
1.Best of Best Customer Service
2.Quality in terms of bedding,decoration,comfort,fo od/breakfast and 'feel'
3.Conference rooms or meeting rooms that host variety of events all year from birthday parties,anniversaries,dating events,graduation parties,political events,local visitors and convention bureau sponsored events,chamber of commerce meetings,corporate meetings,interview and job fairs,weddings,homecoming/prom parties are just to name a few..the sales/marketing manager are paid to do just that and they have plenty of resources that they can use to best attract the clients like breakfast/restaurant packages,jacuzzi special rates,special parking rates,overhead projectors and sound system for high-profile meetings/events,round table discussion facility for job fairs,bouquet service for weddings,internet,print,copy availability,24-hr conceirge facility,phone and other messaging services,maid service etc.Utilizing some of these tools can enhance sales team with more options to negitiate best rates for meeting rooms..plus less wear and tear in meeting room as mostly they have chair,tables,screen if any compared to hotel room.
4.Corporate rate structure for nearby companies can give upto 20% occupancy year round.Even though corporate rate might be low,they occupy beds in times when no traveler is available and hence keeps bills paid off
5.Special packages created for Seasonal Travelers like stay 2 nights and get 3rd free or half price,stay 1 night and breakfast free,stay 3 nights get passes to nearby 'event's center half price or less,stay 7 nights and get honeymoon package that consist champaigne,jacuzzi suits,ocean view,balcony,concierge service,chef's favorite dish etc
6.Fitness facility can be attractive feature for lot of fitness savvy guests
7.Updated amenities like new carpeting,furniture,tv packages,food menu and decor are just few to name..
8.Special rate for sports teams coming to town for football,basketball,soccer,ho ckey,baseball,softball events for local as well as cross-state teams can be year around busy for your hotels..just make sure you provide them what they will consider 'friendly' amenity for price paid compared to your competitor
9.Packages created for children,family and older clients tailored to their specific needs can go a long way..like a hotel near kids park can have tickets for them,near lake hotel will have seniors special to rent boat and go fishing or sailing,family oriented packages can be created for hotels nearby shopping,tourist desitinations making deals with local companies where its win-win for both,coupons for local bars,restaurants,theaters for younger folks,making best use of theaters,art studios,natural beauty,tourist spot,conventions,corporate companies,colleges,highschools etc
10.Low and guaranteed discount rates for third party reservation agents like travel agents,Online booking sites like expedia,travelociy,hotels.com ,orbitz,hotwire,priceline and others who sell hotels along with other packages like airline tickets,rental cars..they will give you good business for those empty beds during off season..and best part is you don't have to go looking for those guests..these agents will send them to your doors with little commission.
I have been busy in several activities,working full time and keeping myself busy with my hobby for web design..
If you are nearby north american cities like Chicago..plz visit my sites and give me feedback as to how I am doing..
ChotaIndia to list any local listings you may have in major metro towns in USA
if you want to put your house for sell,FREE of charge ..visit www.101nicehouses.com
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