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How to Recreate the Deepest, Darkest Ocean
Tommy Knowles peers into an illuminated column of seawater and gestures at what looks like the dangliest of dangly earrings, except it’s made of clear, gelatinous goo. When this improbable accumulation starts propelling itself through the water in graceful loops, he beams. “This is one of my favorites,” says the senior aquarist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California. “Something I really wanted to be able to pull off was exhibiting a siphonophore.” These predatory marine invertebrates—actually a colony...

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Podcast: Caring for Canids
Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit the Judith A. Basset Canid Education and Conservation Center, where a California couple has dedicated their lives to showing folks that we have even more best friends than previously thought. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along...

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Top Marketing Campaign Tips to Drive Hospitality...
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel Attracting hospitality industry talent remains a challenge. What are your tips for successful marketing campaigns that drive recruitment? What channels work best? (Question by Jolien Alferink.) Our Marketing Expert Panel Tamie Matthews – Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Max The post Top Marketing Campaign Tips to Drive Hospitality Recruitment appeared first on Revfine.com.

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The Rise of Experience-Based Travel and How...
Traditionally, lodging properties spent much time and money implementing new amenities like fancy equipment or special devices to attract travelers. Many of these amenities were fads and ended up cluttering rooms or lying forgotten in storage. Since the pandemic, traveler priorities have shifted from one-off amenities to experience-driven travel. What Does This Mean for Lodging The post The Rise of Experience-Based Travel and How Hotels Can Prepare appeared first on Revfine.com.

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How to Trigger Dopamine to Maximize Your...
If you’re a hotelier struggling to improve your website conversion rates, you’re not alone. Maximizing hotel revenue through direct bookings is crucial, and a little something known as “dopamine” could be the key. In this article, we’ll explore the connection between dopamine and positive online experiences and how personalization can help you create a memorable The post How to Trigger Dopamine to Maximize Your Hotel’s Direct Revenue appeared first on Revfine.com.

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What is the Role of Human Judgement...
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: With so much technology available, how does human judgement factor into making revenue management decisions? Should the RMS ever be overruled by human judgement? (Question by Fabian Bartnick) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Fabian Bartnick – Founder, Infinito Dr. Betsy Stringam-Bender The post What is the Role of Human Judgement in Revenue Management Decisions? appeared first on Revfine.com.

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7 Tips For an Impeccable Online Reputation...
Global digitalization, the growth of OTAs, and the influence of social media have made businesses in the travel industry heavily reliant on their online reputation—and hotels are not an exception. This article will teach you seven methods that should become vital to your online reputation management strategy. Why You Should Care About Your Online Reputation The post 7 Tips For an Impeccable Online Reputation for Hotels appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Accommodation Providers: Strategic Tips to Get More...
If you’ve ever considered becoming an accommodation provider or already own accommodation and want to maximize your revenue, this is the article for you. In this in-depth dive into accommodation ownership, you can learn about the many different types of accommodation available for travelers and how you can get more revenue as an owner. Quick The post Accommodation Providers: Strategic Tips to Get More Revenue appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Restaurant Marketing Agency: Why Choose External Marketing
A restaurant marketing agency is a company that specialises in marketing activities that are relevant for restaurants and similar businesses. Generally, businesses will outsource many of their marketing responsibilities to these agencies, in order to reduce their own workload and benefit from specialist knowledge. In this article, you will be able to learn about what The post Restaurant Marketing Agency: Why Choose External Marketing appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Unlocking the Power of Personalization in Hotel...
Personalization is all around us. You can completely print your cat’s face on M&M’s and customize name-brand sneakers. Your smart speaker recognizes your voice, and your streaming services offer recommendations based on the genres and artists you love.  In this article, you’ll learn how to deepen your engagement, increase conversion rates, grow loyalty, and drive The post Unlocking the Power of Personalization in Hotel Marketing appeared first on Revfine.com.

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10 Hotel Restaurant Management Tips to Impress...
When you’re from the outside looking in, running a hotel restaurant appears to be very similar to running a separate food-service business. Besides, both companies are restaurants that specialize in food and hospitality. But, the truth is, hotel and restaurant management, on the other hand, is an art form in and of itself. A Recipe The post 10 Hotel Restaurant Management Tips to Impress Guests and Increase Efficiency appeared first on Revfine.com.

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6 Hotel Mistakes That Destroy Your Guest...
The guest experience continues to be one of the main concerns for hoteliers. How do you improve it when the guests’ expectations are constantly changing? In this article, you’ll find six tips to avoid common mistakes that can destroy your guest experience. Guest Needs Are Constantly Evolving The times when all that cared was the The post 6 Hotel Mistakes That Destroy Your Guest Experience appeared first on Revfine.com.

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How to Use Stay Restrictions in Hotel...
Restricting your guests’ ability to book the stay dates they want may not sound like the best idea initially. But depending on your hotel, audience, and market situation, stay controls can be a vital revenue management tool. On top of driving reservations on slower days, they can increase revenue, reduce turnover and drive profitability. Read The post How to Use Stay Restrictions in Hotel Revenue Management to Drive More Revenue appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Tips for Calculating Demand and Price for...
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: How do you calculate demand and room price for unique events that are new to your area (e.g., major concerts, Olympic Games, World Cup, etc.) without having historical data to refer to? (Question by Massimiliano Terzulli)  Our Revenue Management Expert Panel The post Tips for Calculating Demand and Price for Events without Historical Data appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Cliches About Revenue Management, Guests’ Quality, and...
What do hoteliers resist about revenue management? One common pushback is lowering prices below a certain psychological threshold. Yet, it’s essential during low demand and pays off later. Some hoteliers believe: “I cannot sell below a certain figure because otherwise low-quality guests will arrive and lower the hotel’s image; I prefer to stay empty and The post Cliches About Revenue Management, Guests’ Quality, and Brand Reputation appeared first on Revfine.com.

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