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7 efficiency benefits of the Proposales & OPERA Cloud integration

Find out more about the 7 efficiency benefits of the OPERA Cloud x Proposales Integration to drive more revenue for your hotel.

November 2, 2023
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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.

October 26, 2023
PMS
Proposal Tool Benefits
Proposal Automation

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. 

October 23, 2023
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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.

October 9, 2023
Digitalisation
Efficiency

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.

September 27, 2023
Trends

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.

September 25, 2023
Trends

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.

September 21, 2023
AI

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.

January 10, 2023
News

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.

October 1, 2022
Interview

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.

June 23, 2022
Interview

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.

April 8, 2022
Interview

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.

March 2, 2022
Interview

Proposales partners with Hotels for Trees to help planners organize greener events

Proposales will soon add unique “tree planting option” to its platform

February 22, 2022
News

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.

January 13, 2022
News

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

December 13, 2021
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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?

December 2, 2021
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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.

November 12, 2021
Technology
Efficiency

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?

October 26, 2021
Digitalisation
Trends

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.

October 18, 2021
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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.

September 15, 2021
Sustainability
Technology

The benefits of proposal automation

On saving time, customizing your proposals and offering guests a better experience.

April 24, 2021
Technology

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.

April 3, 2021
Efficiency

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.

March 12, 2021
Analytics

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.

March 4, 2021
Efficiency
GX

The interactive proposal: Your key to upselling event guests

When you hear ‘upselling’, paid room upgrades are probably the first thing that comes to mind. But have you ever thought about upselling your event guests?

February 24, 2021
Technology

Impress your guests from the first point of cont(r)act

A potential guest is looking for the perfect event venue. You made a good impression with your hotel’s website and testimonials. But so did your competition. How can you be sure yours will stand out?‍

February 17, 2021
GX