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Transform your hotel's proposal process with the Proposales and OPERA Cloud Integration
Efficiency and agility are paramount for every hotelier as they must respond swiftly to RFPs (Request for Proposals) while keeping their inventory up-to-date. This is where the partnership between Proposales, a modern proposal software, and the renowned OPERA Cloud Property Management System (PMS) and OPERA Sales and Event Management (OSEM) comes into play. This integration holds the promise of revolutionizing your proposal management, making it more streamlined, faster, and highly efficient.
The Sales-Marketing team powerhouse in hotels: 6 Collaboration techniques with a proven track record
Internal hotel teams that focus only on their respective revenue streams risk inefficiency, duplicated efforts, and hindering each other's progress. According to a study by Salesforce, 86% of professionals believe that a lack of collaboration is responsible for workplace failures. Additionally, PWC's 2015 Global Operations Survey found that a staggering 55% of companies work in silos.So, how can you solve the collaboration issue? Simply putting all your teams in one room and telling them to work together isn't enough, especially in the case of hotel chains. And this is why we’ve compiled the top 6 collaboration techniques from leading industry experts with a proven track record that you can start implementing with your teams today.
Empower your sales team with the right hotel tech stack
Hotel sales strategies are the cornerstone of success. A hotel's ability to attract guests, book events, and maximize revenue hinges on its sales and events teams. These teams must navigate a complex landscape of internal business performance, competitive analysis, and market trends to stay ahead of the curve.
The 20 most useful hospitality blogs & news sources to bookmark
Staying informed about the latest developments in the hospitality industry is crucial for professionals looking to excel in this dynamic field.
Proposales recommends: The 10 best podcasts for hoteliers in 2023
The podcast landscape has witnessed significant growth in recent years and by 2025, global listeners are expected to surpass 500 million - around 23.5% of all internet users.
Leverage the power of AI and ChatGPT at your hotel
In an age where technology is transforming every industry, the hospitality sector is no exception. The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of efficiency and personaliation in the hotel industry.
The return of the MICE sector in the DACH region: How hoteliers are experiencing the reawakening of their industry
After the toughest years that the MICE industry has ever gone through, things are now looking brighter again. Alexandra Weber from Lindner Hotels AG explains how she and her team dealt with it.
Winner of Hotel Tech Awards 2023
Proposales is ranked as Global #1, and the best RFP & Proposal Management Software in Hotel Tech Awards, the people's choice awards for hotel technology.
The Return of MICE: How hoteliers and events professionals see their industry’s rebound
The hotel and MICE industries have been through a turbulent time but now we’re moving in the right direction once again. Lex Visser from Mövenpick Hotels shared what he thinks the future will bring.
The Return of MICE: How hoteliers and events professionals see their industry’s rebound
After the toughest two years the industry has ever gone through, things are finally starting to look up. Antonio Ducceschi from Starhotels Group shares what he and his team envision for the future.
Interview with Peder Harrysson: Improving all aspects of sales with a modern proposal solution
For hoteliers, time is always in short supply. Peder Harryson of Nordic Choice Hotels found a solution. He shares how innovative tech saves his team hours on RFPs and improves the client experience.
Proposales partners with Hotels for Trees to help planners organize greener events
Proposales will soon add unique “tree planting option” to its platform
Proposales ranks first on Hotel Tech Report for the best RFP & Proposal Management Software 2022
We’re excited to announce that Proposales has ranked first overall on Hotel Tech Report’s Global Best RFP & Proposal Management Software category list in the 2022 HotelTechAwards.
8 Ways to increase your event proposal’s conversion rate with visual content
Visual content, the secret sauce to boosting your event proposal’s conversion rate
Five proposal insights that will change the way you close deals
You’ve read them all - the countless online tips on how to create a winning proposal. But which best practices will really set you up for success and make your offers stand out from the rest?
5 Reasons to finally retire the PDF event proposal – and how to send offers instead
When PDFs first emerged in 1993, they were a game changer. It was the first format both Mac and Windows could read easily.
Digitalizing your customer journey, how to adapt your events business to meet Gen Z’s expectations
Media seem to enjoy judging Gen Z for being overly focused on their phones and TikTok trends. But have you considered how your business could benefit from learning more about this generation?
6 Best practices for creating high-converting event proposals
What are the secrets of the industry’s best-performing event proposals? It’s time to reveal them, so you can apply these simple best practices and boost your conversion rates.
How to use your RFP tool to promote your sustainable practices and gain more clients
Has a potential client ever asked you what your property is doing to become more environmentally friendly? Even if you haven’t faced this yet, it’s high time you prepare an answer that’ll wow them.
The benefits of proposal automation
On saving time, customizing your proposals and offering guests a better experience.
The true cost of sticking with old RFP habits
On breaking old habits and building new ones to offer a better guest experience and boost conversions.
Data insights: Going from guesswork to a data-driven sales approach
The importance of data is a hot topic in the hospitality industry these days. But a closer look at related discussions reveals that many of them revolve only around revenue management. But that’s by far not the only department that benefits from a data-driven approach.
Internal efficiency and the guest experience: Why they go hand in hand
Increased efficiency does more than just save you time. It’s the first step towards better and more personalized guest service as well as boosted revenue.
The modern way to send proposals.
Create mobile-friendly and interactive proposals with ease. Respond to incoming requests faster than ever before. Built-in e-signatures turns the proposal into a legally binding contract.