<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Hospitality, Better Operated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hospitality Excellence, Tailored for You]]></description><link>https://www.wellmethospitality.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:46:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.wellmethospitality.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What Guests Remember—and What Hotel Owners Often Overestimate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hotel owners naturally pay attention to what is visible. A new lobby, designer furniture, a dramatic reception desk or a photogenic breakfast display can feel like clear evidence of improvement. These elements matter, particularly when they support the hotel’s positioning. But they are not always what guests remember most after returning home. Guests remember moments: how they felt when they arrived tired, whether the room was genuinely clean, whether they slept well, and how the hotel...]]></description><link>https://www.wellmethospitality.com/post/what-guests-remember-and-what-hotel-owners-often-overestimate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac617be5b53394eb6ad9d5a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_cd812b60ff5d4f58a0cf7f28cb52f3c2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anargyros Katsipis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should You Lower Your Rates When Bookings Slow Down?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slow hotel bookings do not automatically mean rates are too high. Learn how to diagnose booking pace, protect RevPAR and choose the right response before discounting. When bookings slow down, lowering the room rate can feel like the fastest and most logical response. The reasoning appears simple: if guests are not booking, the price must be too high. Reduce it, increase demand and fill the empty rooms. Sometimes that is the right decision. Frequently, it is not. A lower rate may generate more...]]></description><link>https://www.wellmethospitality.com/post/should-you-lower-your-rates-when-bookings-slow-down</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac5fc312526eefdb7fc9fe6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:02:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_cd1432459127420f951c1c1f656bb692~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anargyros Katsipis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Is Your Hotel Actually Profitable? 7 KPIs Every Small Greek Hotel Should Track”]]></title><description><![CDATA[A practical guide for independent hotel owners who want to look beyond occupancy and understand what their property truly earns. A fully booked hotel can still underperform financially. The rooms may be occupied and revenue may appear healthy. Yet OTA commissions, aggressive discounting, payroll pressure, cancellations, and operating costs can quietly reduce the profit left at month-end. This distinction is especially important for small Greek hotels. Demand is often concentrated within a...]]></description><link>https://www.wellmethospitality.com/post/is-your-hotel-actually-profitable-7-kpis-every-small-greek-hotel-should-track</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa001b14086fafdb0d6125d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:58:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_81c92f60df72476cb22a5b1c61e5886c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anargyros Katsipis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Most Profitable Hotel Upgrades for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A practical investment guide for small Greek hotels that want to reduce costs, improve guest satisfaction, and generate stronger returns. For a small hotel, renovation decisions are rarely simple. The property may need better air conditioning, new bathrooms, improved photography, a faster website, or a more attractive breakfast area—but the budget cannot cover everything at once. The right question is not “What looks most impressive?” It is “Which upgrade will create the greatest financial...]]></description><link>https://www.wellmethospitality.com/post/the-most-profitable-hotel-upgrades-for-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a86b4f86c395e7dcc3b01f6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:04:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_21230b9978bc4184b9e5d3b2d6f57649~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anargyros Katsipis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Small Greek Hotels Can Increase Direct Bookings]]></title><description><![CDATA[An actionable guide for independent hotels that want stronger margins, better guest relationships, and less dependence on online travel agencies. For a small hotel in Greece, online travel agencies (OTAs) are valuable sales partners. They provide international visibility, make comparison easy, and can fill rooms when demand is uncertain. But when too much business comes through third parties, distribution costs rise and the hotel loses control of the guest relationship. The answer is not to...]]></description><link>https://www.wellmethospitality.com/post/how-small-greek-hotels-can-increase-direct-bookings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a86b4f86c395e7dcc3b01f5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:04:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/021105541a56d40d0f8d2080824e8448.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anargyros Katsipis</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extending the Tourism Season: How Small Greek Hotels Can Attract Guests Beyond July and August]]></title><description><![CDATA[A practical guide to building profitable spring and autumn demand without relying only on lower prices. For many small Greek hotels, July and August determine the year. Rooms fill quickly, rates are strong, and the destination feels alive. Before and after those peak months, however, demand may fall sharply—even when the weather is pleasant and the guest experience can be more relaxed. This concentration is not only a feeling. Eurostat’s latest analysis identifies Greece among the European...]]></description><link>https://www.wellmethospitality.com/post/extending-the-tourism-season-attracting-guests-beyond-july-and-august</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a86b4f86c395e7dcc3b01f4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:04:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4ce32540f0ad4c339eabcc97eb0f47ae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anargyros Katsipis</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>