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Don’t Get High on Your Own Supply

For hoteliers with limited room inventory, basing pricing decisions solely on your current bookings can lead to costly errors—a classic case of "getting high on your own supply." Here’s why relying on isolated reservations to predict market demand could hurt your bottom line.

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Boost Winter Bookings with Cosy Packages

As the chill of winter settles in, many small hotels face slower booking periods. However, by offering a Winter Escape Package, you can turn the frosty January month into one of your most profitable. Here’s how to create cosy bundles that attract guests and boost your winter revenue. 

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How Father Christmas Can Boost Sales

Do you believe in Father Christmas? Garden centre managers certainly do. Having Father Christmas around can boost sales by £2,000 a day, enhancing sales during the build up to the 25th December, with additional revenue from parents spending in the coffee shop and on gifts.

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A new thirst for ‘’posh cider’’

Once upon a time, cider was the teenage rebellion’s tipple of choice—think sticky Woodpecker pints and park benches. But cider, dear readers, has shed its “White Lightening” reputation and emerged with a new glow-up so dazzling it could rival a Love Island contestant.

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Crafting the Perfect Christmas Menus That WOW!

Turn Christmas into a Cracker. The holiday season is approaching, and there’s still time to make your hotel the go-to destination for a festive escape. Christmas is a perfect opportunity for hoteliers to craft a memorable dining experience that captures the essence of the season. Here are three ways to transform your celebrations into an unforgettable affair:

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Granola: A Must-Have for Every Hotel Breakfast

Given that the choice between a bowl of granola and a plate of bacon and eggs is the width of a cigarette paper in terms of a healthy breakfast the common perception is that the former is better for you on the basis that it’s awful so, it must be doing me good.

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