The most popular menu items are now more prominent with clear icons and descriptions
By Vishnu Rageev RAug 20, 2024
KNOWLAND RECENTLY UPDATED its navigation infrastructure to provide customers with a more intuitive and efficient way to access features. The new horizontal navigation bar, with simple icons and clear descriptions, helps users quickly access actionable insights and drive sales performance, Knowland said in a statement.
Knowland said that the update previews a new user platform currently in development.
“As the hotel sales models continue to evolve, hotel sales resources have broader market responsibilities and, as a result, less time to actively prospect,” said Jeff Bzdawka, Knowland’s CEO. “This new navigation is a direct response to these challenges. It is about empowering our users to focus on what matters most: building relationships and driving revenue. By quickly delivering the right information to their fingertips, we free them up for more productive selling time.”
The horizontal navigation bar features a predictable layout designed to be easier for users to find information quickly. By displaying menu items by category, such as accounts and events, competition, and markets, Knowland enables users to explore various features and functionalities.
The company also claimed that its users can now access frequently used functions more easily, leading to faster task completion, simplified sales workflows and more efficient decision-making to drive sales performance.
The most popular menu items are now more prominent, with clear visual icons and descriptions. For example, the Weekly Calendar feature lets users quickly see which accounts have visited your competitive set in a weekly view, the statement said.
In July, Knowland launched Knowland Select for hotels with limited meeting space, providing subscribers with a curated list of target accounts for upcoming periods directly in their inbox.
Sonesta launched Americas Best Value Studios, an extended-stay version of ABVI.
The model targets owners seeking limited front desk and housekeeping.
The brand meets demand for longer-term, value-focused stays.
SONESTA INTERNATIONAL HOTELS Corp. launched Americas Best Value Studios by Sonesta, an extended-stay version of its franchised brand, Americas Best Value Inn. The model targets owners seeking limited front desk and housekeeping, optional fitness center and lobby market along with standard brand requirements.
The brand aims to address the growing demand for longer-term, value-driven accommodations, Sonesta said in a statement.
"Americas Best Value Studios by Sonesta represents a strategic evolution of our trusted Americas Best Value Inn brand," Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s executive vice president and president of franchise development, said. "We are expanding our offerings to directly address the increasing demand within the extended-stay segment, providing a practical solution for travelers seeking longer-term lodging at value. This new brand type allows our local franchised owner-operators to tap into a growing market while maintaining the community-focused experience that Americas Best Value Inn is known for."
ABVI has a majority presence in secondary and tertiary markets, the statement said.
The extended-stay brand’s operational model features a front desk, bi-weekly housekeeping, on-site laundry and pet-friendly accommodations, Sonesta said. Guests can also earn or redeem points through the Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program.
In August, Sonesta named Stayntouch its preferred property management system after a two-year review of its ability to support the company’s franchise model. The company operates more than 1,100 properties with more than 100,000 rooms across 13 brands on three continents.
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