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This paper aims to explore the impact of emerging technologies, such as virtual reality, voice search, artificial intelligence, robotics and the Metaverse on hotel sales, marketing and revenue optimization.

This paper uses a combination of articles published in Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology and industry case studies to examine the integration of innovative technologies in hotel sales, marketing and revenue optimization strategies, plus the role of fundamental practices in ensuring long-term success.

The analysis demonstrates that innovative technologies can significantly enhance customer engagement, streamline booking processes and unlock new revenue streams. However, this paper also highlights the importance of fundamental marketing practices, such as user-friendly websites, fast and reliable/mobile-friendly websites, search engine optimization, social media engagement, content marketing and data-driven revenue management, in maintaining a hotel’s competitive advantage in the dynamic world of hospitality.

The findings suggest that hoteliers need to strike a balance between embracing emerging technologies and maintaining traditional marketing fundamentals to remain competitive and drive revenue growth. This integrated approach ensures long-term success in the ever-evolving hospitality landscape.

This paper bridges the gap between academia and industry practitioners by providing practical insights and implications that can be applied directly to hotels’ marketing and operational practices. The paper highlights the importance of balancing innovation with fundamental marketing strategies, emphasizing the need for an integrated approach to ensure long-term success in the ever-evolving world of hotel sales, marketing and revenue optimization – as well as those same tools in a plethora of hospitality and tourism venues working alongside the accommodations sector.

探讨新兴技术（如虚拟现实、语音搜索、人工智能、机器人技术和元宇宙）对酒店销售、营销和收入优化的影响。

本文结合发表在《酒店旅游科技杂志》（JHTT）的文章和行业案例, 研究了创新技术在酒店销售、营销和收入优化策略中的整合, 以及基础实践在确保长期成功方面的作用。

分析表明, 创新技术可以显著增强客户参与度, 简化预订流程, 并开拓新的收入来源。此外, 文章强调了基本营销实践, 如用户友好的网站、快速可靠/移动友好的网站、搜索引擎优化、社交媒体参与、内容营销和数据驱动的收入管理, 在保证酒店在充满变化的行业竞争中维持优势的重要性。

研究结果表明, 酒店经营者需要在使用新兴技术和保持传统营销基本原则之间取得平衡, 以保持竞争力并推动收入增长。这种综合方法确保在不断发展的酒店销售、营销和收入优化领域取得长期成功。

本文通过提供可直接应用于酒店营销和运营实践的实际见解和影响, 弥合了学术界与行业从业者之间的鸿沟。文章强调了创新与基本营销策略的平衡的重要性, 强调了综合方法的必要性, 以确保在不断发展的酒店销售、营销和收入优化领域取得长期成功, 以及这些工具在众多酒店和旅游场所与住宿部门一起工作的多样性领域中的应用。