Christmas? You’ve heard of it, and you’re probably months in to planning it, right? One of (if not the most) successful quarters of the year for hospitality businesses, we know all too well how critical preparing for seasonal trade is, and that it’s no longer as simple as putting up a tree and waiting for your footfall increase.
To help you get on Santa’s good list this year, we’ve enlisted our hospitality discovery platform DesignMyNight to share must-know Christmas trends and tips for hospitality, how to reap the benefits of December visits, and what consumer trends you should be aware of, and consider for your business in 2023.
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As bar and restaurant owners gear up for the most critical trading period of the year – the festive season – it’s important to remember that this can be a stressful time to work on the front lines of hospitality. High customer expectations and busy kitchens can lead to intense working environments that put a lot of pressure on staff. Often hospitality staff are young and may be facing their first Christmas away from family and with the added pressure of working when most people are off having fun.
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In 2022, 28% of bookings for the entire year unfolded in the months of October, November and December - making the Christmas season one of the most prominent revenue opportunities of the year. And, if you’re reading this article, you know the importance of forward planning in such a competitive industry.
Here at Access Hospitality, we often hear our customers tell us that they want to utilise their software to maximise the Christmas opportunity for their business. And the number one key piece of advice we have? Start early.
So, you’re in the right place, in this article we’re going to look at some of the key areas you can start planning early to give yourself a head start in the run up to Christmas.
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The Christmas season is a potentially huge revenue opportunity for hospitality business owners, and it doesn’t matter if you’re running a bustling bar, a family-friendly pub or a fine-dining restaurant – Christmas is a business boost for everyone. However, if you’re reading this article, you’re concerned that factors such as rising food and drink costs and the ongoing cost of living crisis that influences customers to opt for more budget-friendly choices are potentially going to impact on revenue this year and you’re looking for strategies to combat this.
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Fresh off the back of England’s historic win over Germany at Wembley in the UEFA Women’s EURO Tournament last year, the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is sure to generate some buzz this year to see if the Lionesses can repeat their championship success.
Last year survey data from YouGov revealed that 30% of British adults stated they would watch at least some of the EUROs tournament – and of these, 4% stated that they would be watching the games in hospitality venues. Based on these figures, economic forecasters Cebr estimated that around £124 million was spent in hospitality venues while watching last summer’s tournament. And while this year’s FIFA World Cup is being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand rather than by a home nation, and some of the match times are a little on the early side (!), the Women’s World Cup is an opportunity that pub and bar operators mustn’t miss.
In this article, we’ll look at some of the ways pubs and bars can boost their bookings ahead of England’s first match against Haiti on Saturday 22nd July.
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- Hospitality
It might seem like everyone is talking about the latest tool in artificial intelligence, ChatGPT and people are finding ingenious ways to utilise the tool to support their businesses. So, as a hospitality business owner or manager, you might be thinking – “how can I use ChatGPT in my business?”.
In this article, we’re going to look at some of the ways that hospitality businesses can harness the powerful chat tool to help them with some of the day to day tasks that can take up lots of time. From marketing messaging to menus – you might be surprised how you can utilise ChatGPT in your business.
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If you’ve paid any attention to the news or social media in the last few weeks, you’ll know the AI is here to revolutionise business from finance to logistics. But how does hospitality, with its emphasis on human connection, fit into this picture?
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If you’re looking to increase revenue and build a loyal customer base, you’re in the right place. The relationship between customer loyalty and profitability is well established, with studies showing that retaining just 5% more customers resulted in reported profit increases of between 25 and 125. Loyal customers not only visit your venues more often but also reduce marketing and operational costs for your business.
At Access Hospitality, we’ve helped countless restaurants maximise customer loyalty and revenue, and we’re excited to share our expertise with you.
In this article, we’ll explore the power of customer loyalty and provide a five-step guide to increasing loyalty in your customers, including how to leverage technology to support your efforts.
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- Hospitality
If you’re thinking about hosting a restaurant event then you are probably looking at ways to diversify your offer, reach new customers and deliver a more unique experience to your guests.
This is a great idea; events help you attract new customers and boost sales on slower days of the week or month.
Here at Access, we help customers promote their venue and events as well as providing booking and ticketing software – so, we know a thing or two about event planning! One of the first things are customers usually ask is how can they make sure that people know about their event and they get a good turnout.
In this article, we’ll look at how we help our customers promote their events to an online audience of millions, but first we’ll consider some of key things you’ll need to consider if you want to start hosting events in your restaurant.
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- Hospitality
Utilising your restaurant space to host events is a great way to maximise revenue potential and make quieter days more profitable for your business. But if you’re reading this, then you’re probably wondering what kind of event would work best in your venue.
When we work with our Access Hospitality customers to run events we find that many are worried about the success of their event and how they can appeal to different audiences. In this article, we’ll look at some event and entertainment ideas that have proven to be a great success with our restaurant and bar customers.
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