Hotel Growth Podcast
Welcome to Hotel Growth Podcast, hosted by Mike & Karen, sharing their insights about Arun Kumar Raman, Hotel Sales Automation Specialist, Hotel Growth Coach with 25+ years of experience helping hoteliers succeed. This is the introduction of a Podcast Series, This podcast is about "50 Mistakes - Why Most Hotels Fail and How You Can Succeed", this is your guide to increasing visibility, boosting bookings, and multiplying revenue. Tune in for actionable tips, expert strategies, and success stories tailored for hotel, resort, homestay, and Airbnb owners.
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Mistake No-44: Poor Lead Management is Draining Your Revenue
<p>Welcome to the Hotel Growth Podcast</p><p>🎙️ Hosted by Mike and Karen</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Mike and Karen explore a critical mistake that silently kills hotel profits—poor lead management.</p><p>This insight comes from the Hotel Growth Hub blog by Arun Kumar Raman, India’s top Hotel Growth Coach. With 25+ years in the industry, Arun has helped thousands of hotel owners boost visibility, drive direct bookings, and grow their revenue using proven strategies.</p><p>Ignoring follow-ups, missing inquiries, or relying on manual systems can cost you lakhs every month. Every WhatsApp...
Mistake No. 43: Ignoring AI-Powered Pricing Leads to Missed Profits
<p>🎙️ Welcome to the Hotel Growth Podcast</p><p>Hosted by Mike and Karen</p><p>In this episode, Mike and Karen explore one of the most crucial modern-day mistakes from Arun Kumar Raman’s Hotel Growth Hub Blog — Mistake No. 43: Ignoring AI-Powered Pricing Leads to Missed Profits.</p><p>Hotel owners who rely on static pricing or guesswork often miss revenue opportunities. AI-driven pricing tools analyze market demand, competition, and guest behavior to automatically adjust rates and maximize profit — something traditional methods can’t match.</p><p>Mike and Karen break down how ignoring this technology can cost hotels lakhs in lost...
Mistake No 42 – Ignoring Voice & Visual Search: Guests Are Asking Aloud, Not Typing
<p>🎙️ Welcome to the Hotel Growth Podcast</p><p>Hosted by Mike and Karen</p><p>In this episode, Mike and Karen unpack a modern challenge from Arun Kumar Raman’s Hotel Growth Hub Blog — Mistake No. 42: Ignoring Voice & Visual Search – Guests Are Asking Aloud, Not Typing.</p><p>Today’s travelers are no longer typing—they’re speaking to voice assistants and searching visually through images. Ignoring these evolving behaviors means your hotel risks being invisible in the new search era.</p><p>Mike and Karen share actionable insights to help you optimize your content for voice commands and visual platforms...
Mistake No 41: Over-Automating Guest Interactions and Losing the Human Touch
<p>🎙️ Welcome to the Hotel Growth Podcast</p><p>Hosted by Mike and Karen</p><p>In this episode, Mike and Karen explore a crucial insight from Arun Kumar Raman’s Hotel Growth Hub Blog — Mistake No. 41: Over-Automating Guest Interactions and Losing the Human Touch.</p><p>Automation can save time, but when overused, it can make your guests feel ignored and disconnected. Hotels that rely only on chatbots or auto-replies risk losing emotional connection, repeat guests, and brand loyalty.</p><p>Mike and Karen dive into practical strategies to balance technology with personal touch — how to use automation smartly without los...
Mistake No-40: Failing to Train Staff on Cultural Sensitivity Can Offend Guests
<p>Welcome to the Hotel Growth Podcast</p><p>🎙️ Hosted by Mike and Karen</p><p>In today’s episode, Mike and Karen explore another powerful insight from Arun Kumar Raman, India’s trusted Hotel Growth Coach with over 25 years of hospitality experience. Arun has been transforming how hotel owners boost visibility, drive direct bookings, and build guest loyalty.</p><p>This episode is inspired by Mistake No-40: Failing to Train Staff on Cultural Sensitivity Can Offend Guests, featured on the Hotel Growth Hub Blog 🌍</p><p>Ignoring cultural differences—whether in greetings, food habits, body language, or communication—can unknowingly offe...
Mistake No-39: Lack of Multilingual Support Limits International Guest Engagement
<p>Welcome to the Hotel Growth Podcast</p><p>🎙️ Hosted by Mike and Karen</p><p>In this episode, Mike and Karen spotlight another critical insight from Arun Kumar Raman, the Hotel Growth Coach with 25+ years in hospitality, known for helping hotel owners increase visibility, automate sales, and drive direct bookings.</p><p>This session dives into Mistake No-39: Lack of Multilingual Support Limits International Guest Engagement, straight from Arun’s Hotel Growth Hub Blog 🌍.</p><p>Hotels that don’t offer multilingual support—on their websites, in guest communication, or even on property—end up alienating international guests who prefer their nat...
Mistake No-38: Ignoring the Power of User-Generated Content Weakens Brand Trust
<p>Welcome to the Hotel Growth Podcast</p><p>🎙️ Hosted by Mike and Karen</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Mike and Karen tap into another powerful insight from Arunkumar Raman, the Hotel Growth Coach with 25+ years in hospitality and a mission to help hotel owners increase visibility, drive direct bookings, and automate sales.</p><p><br></p><p>Today’s discussion is inspired by Mistake No-38: Ignoring the Power of User-Generated Content Weakens Brand Trust, a valuable highlight from Arun’s Hotel Growth Hub Blog.</p><p><br></p><p>Guest photos, reviews, videos, and stories are the new c...
Mistake No-37: Overlooking Sustainability Practices Alienates Eco-Conscious Travelers
<p>Welcome to the Hotel Growth Podcast</p><p>🎙️ Hosted by Mike and Karen</p><p><br></p><p>In today’s episode, Mike and Karen explore another eye-opening insight from the experience-rich journey of ArunKumar Raman, a Hotel Growth Coach with over 25 years in the hospitality world. Arun helps hotel owners stand out, streamline operations, and drive more direct bookings using proven strategies.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is based on Mistake #37: Overlooking Sustainability Practices Alienates Eco-Conscious Travelers, a thought-provoking topic from Arun’s Hotel Growth Hub Blog.</p><p><br></p><p>More travelers today are choosing...
Mistake No-36: Not Tracking OTA vs Direct Booking Ratio Can Destroy Profit Margins
<p>Welcome to the Hotel Growth Podcast</p><p>🎙️ Hosted by Mike and Karen</p><p>In this episode, Mike and Karen shine a light on a powerful insight drawn from the deep expertise of Arun Kumar Raman, India’s top Hotel Growth Coach with 25+ years of hospitality experience. Arun has been guiding hotel owners to increase visibility, automate sales, and boost direct bookings with battle-tested strategies.</p><p>This episode is inspired by Mistake No-36: Not Tracking OTA vs Direct Booking Ratio Can Destroy Profit Margins, a key lesson from Arun’s Hotel Growth Hub Blog.</p><p>Most hotel own...
Mistake No-35: Not Having a Professional Photo Gallery Reduces Guest Confidence
<p>Welcome to the Hotel Growth Podcast</p><p>🎙️ Hosted by Mike and Karen</p><p>In this episode, Mike and Karen explore yet another crucial insight from the experience-rich world of Arun Kumar Raman—India’s leading Hotel Growth Coach with over 25 years in hospitality. Arun has helped countless hotel owners scale visibility, streamline sales, and skyrocket direct bookings.</p><p>Today’s discussion is inspired by Mistake #35: Not Having a Professional Photo Gallery Reduces Guest Confidence, taken from Arun’s Hotel Growth Hub Blog.</p><p>Your photos are your first impression. Guests don’t book what they can’t clearly s...
