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Hospitality “Newsletter” is a publication of HI’s Marketing Department. To comment or provide articles for this publication please contact the Marketing Department at 800-247-4677 2nd Quarter 2017 Hotel Management Seminar at the Hotel Management Seminar at the Hotel Management Seminar at the Houston Marriott South Hotel, TX Houston Marriott South Hotel, TX Houston Marriott South Hotel, TX The Texas Seminar Theme was ‘What you Believe, You Can Achieve.’ This is a quick round up of what you missed last May, if you didn’t join us for a very informative Seminar. It was a full day starting with a Welcome from Jim Bloodworth, President, straight after Breakfast. Special Guest Speaker Dina Patel shared some personal thoughts about AAHOA and her hotel experiences. Chris Guimbellot dived straight into Trip Advisor and shared current best practice on how to use TripAdvisor and get better reviews. A Pop Quiz, in the morning, with prizes provided by Supply Works, Sherwin Williams, Persona and Showtime. Ron Lohnes reminded everyone about checking your hotel for Safety and Security issues. Each Franchisee received an up to date list of specific ways and suggestions, personalized to their hotel, to improve their online presence, boost reservations and repeat business and increase revenue. Booking.com and Expedia also joined us to share detailed information about improving reservation rates and made themselves availa- ble for further questions, answers and infor- mation. Sabre Hospitality Solutions finished the day with a presentation giving plenty of oppor- tunity for discussion and questions about how the recent Reservation System changeover can help increase reservations. There were also Giveaways and Prizes from Vendors, plus the Draw for the iPad Air 2…..won this time by Galveston,TX! Inside This Issue Hotel Management Seminar in Houston, TX Who’s Joining the Party? Reviews, Reviews, Reviews and two $50 Gas Cards What’s New, What’s Next Attendance and Fees are required for Conventions and Seminars Invoices will be arriving in August Start Planning now to Attend because it is Guaranteed to be Worth your Time! Our Next Event will be our Convention 2018
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Hospitality “Newsletter” is a publication of
HI’s Marketing Department. To comment or provide
articles for this publication please contact the
Marketing Department at 800-247-4677
2nd Quarter 2017
Hotel Management Seminar at the Hotel Management Seminar at the Hotel Management Seminar at the
Houston Marriott South Hotel, TXHouston Marriott South Hotel, TXHouston Marriott South Hotel, TX
The Texas Seminar Theme was
‘What you Believe, You Can Achieve.’
This is a quick round up of what you
missed last May, if you didn’t join us for
a very informative
Seminar. It was a full day
starting with a Welcome
from Jim Bloodworth,
President, straight after
Breakfast.
Special Guest Speaker Dina Patel shared
some personal thoughts about AAHOA and her
hotel experiences.
Chris Guimbellot dived straight into Trip
Advisor and shared current best practice on
how to use TripAdvisor and get better reviews.
A Pop Quiz, in the morning, with prizes
provided by Supply Works, Sherwin Williams,
Persona and Showtime.
Ron Lohnes reminded everyone about
checking your hotel for Safety and Security
issues.
Each Franchisee received an up to date list
of specific ways and suggestions, personalized
to their hotel, to improve their online presence,
boost reservations and repeat business
and increase revenue.
Booking.com and Expedia also joined us
to share detailed information about improving
reservation rates and made themselves availa-
ble for further questions, answers and infor-
mation.
Sabre Hospitality Solutions finished the
day with a presentation giving plenty of oppor-
tunity for discussion and questions about how
the recent Reservation System changeover can
help increase reservations.
There were also Giveaways and Prizes
from Vendors, plus the Draw for the iPad
Air 2…..won this time by Galveston,TX!
Inside This Issue
Hotel Management Seminar
in Houston, TX
Who’s Joining the Party?
Reviews, Reviews, Reviews
and two $50 Gas Cards
What’s New, What’s Next
Attendance and Fees are required for Conventions and Seminars
Invoices will be arriving in August
Start Planning now to Attend
because it is
Guaranteed to be Worth your Time!
Our Next Event will be our
Convention 2018
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Bay City TX
Welcome to those who joined us
and those who are joining….
Humble,TX (W & E)
Tomball TX
Weatherford TX
N Fry Rd Houston TX
Tomball Pkwy HoustonTX
Sam Houston Pwy Houston TX
Norwalk CT
Salina KS
N Falls NY
Decatur GA
Texarkana AR
Huntington NY
There is no limit to the number of times you can participate in this referral program… There is no limit to the number of times you can participate in this referral program…
make make 5 5 referrals and if they all come online….. you could receive referrals and if they all come online….. you could receive $5000$5000
Franchisee Referral ProgramFranchisee Referral Program
Know someone who is thinking about Know someone who is thinking about
Franchising their Hotel?Franchising their Hotel?
Call 800Call 800--892892--8405 with their details 8405 with their details
and once they are online you can claim and once they are online you can claim
your $1000your $1000
Hot Springs AR
Locust Grove GA
Pulaski NY
Carney’s Point NJ
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Are You Responding to your Online Reviews?Are You Responding to your Online Reviews?
When was the last time you read them?When was the last time you read them? Here’s a Brief Guide to finding your Online ReviewsHere’s a Brief Guide to finding your Online Reviews
Contact the Marketing Department for help with Claiming Listings or Responding to Reviews - 800.247.4677
Is one of these Trip Advisor Reviews about your Hotel?
There is a $50 Gas card waiting for the hotel that correctly
identifies their review Email [email protected]
to claim a gift card
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What About The Inserts? WHAT’S
NEW
WHAT’S
NEXT
Got WiFi at your Hotel? Then you need to see how 3,000 Hoteliers are benefitting from using Conciergo to elevate their guests’ experience
And… it’s FREE to you and your guests!
For more information about how it works call (619) 722-7117 or email:[email protected]
The Vendor Guide is being updated and re-named The Marketplace
All Vendor details and offers are currently being finalized and the new Guide will be available online in the next few weeks. A sample page for ordering Required Items is enclosed with this
Newsletter. Required Items are supplied Free of Charge and must be displayed as follows:
I n n c e n t i v e
C a r d L e a f l e t s
These are application Forms
and must be displayed at the
Front Desk in the supplied
leaflet holder
B o o k R o o m s N o w
L o b b y D e s k B o a r d
Free Standing Noticeboard for
display at the Front Desk
B o o k R o o m s N o w
T e n t C a r d
Tent Card—one per guest room
S a f e t y & S e c u r i t y
T e n t C a r d
Tent Card—one per guest room
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