Blog Posts

  • Guest Satisfaction Score (GSS)

    Guest Satisfaction Score (GSS) is a metric used in the hospitality industry to measure how satisfied guests are with their overall experience at a hotel or property. It provides actionable insights into areas where service can be improved, enhancing guest loyalty and driving repeat business. How GSS is Measured: GSS is typically calculated through feedback…

  • Crafting Exceptional Guest Journeys: A Data-Driven CRM Strategy for Hotels

    The best CRM strategy for a hotel focuses on using data to create personalized experiences that improve guest satisfaction and loyalty while increasing revenue. Here’s a simple CRM strategy for the hotel industry: 1. Guest Segmentation 2. Data Collection and Management 3. Personalization 4. Guest Engagement 5. Loyalty Programs 6. Omni-Channel Communication 7. Real-Time Feedback…

  • From Covert Ops to Commercial Insights: Marketing Lessons from a Mossad Case Study

    In a notable mix of spying and strategy, the Mossad’s use of explosive-filled pagers with Hezbollah provides important lessons for marketers. Although the ethics of secret missions are very different from marketing, the key ideas from this case show creative ways to understand and influence an audience. The Scenario: Crafting the Perfect “Product” The Mossad…

  • How to Transition into Project Management Roles in the Music Industry

    Working as a project manager in the music industry can be both exciting and complex. Here’s a guide on how you can transition your project management skills into this field: 1. Understand the Industry Structure • The music industry has many sectors: record labels, live events, artist management, production, and marketing. Each has unique project…

  • Five Phases of Project Management: A Complete Guide with Examples

    Project management is more than creating schedules and assigning tasks. Every successful project—whether launching a new hotel, implementing reservation software, renovating guest rooms, or developing a mobile application—follows a structured process from concept to completion. This structured approach is known as the project life cycle, and it helps teams organize work, manage risks, control costs, and…