INSIGHTS

Insights for hoteliers.

Practical knowledge on getting more revenue from your lobby, replacing the minibar, grab & go and how a Lobby Market compares to traditional vending — written for hoteliers, not for techies.

Hotel micro market

Hotel micro markets in Europe: a guide for hoteliers

What is a hotel micro market? Explore lobby shops, mini markets and smart fridges, and understand how each self-service format fits guest needs.

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Hotel guest experience after hours

Guest experience after hours: a 24/7 hotel shop

Help late arrivals and early departures find your hotel shop, understand what is available and get help after restaurant hours. A practical hotel guide.

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Hotel shop without extra staff

Hotel shop without extra staff: how daily operations work

Selecta’s own people handle daily shop operations, seven days a week. See how responsibilities work in a fully managed lobby shop without extra hotel shop staff.

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Room service alternatives

A room service alternative outside kitchen hours

Keep, limit or complement room service with a hotel shop? Compare delivery to the room and self-service collection by guest promise, operations and costs.

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Choosing an unmanned hotel store

Choosing a hotel lobby shop: eight questions for your supplier

From a compact smart fridge to a complete lobby shop: compare suppliers using these eight questions about investment, daily operation and the experience for your guests.

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Additional hotel lobby revenue

Extra revenue from your hotel lobby: what does the hotel earn?

Separate shop turnover, your hotel’s revenue share and genuinely additional sales. Assess forecasts, included costs and financing on comparable assumptions.

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Replace the minibar

Replacing hotel minibars: costs, alternatives and a practical plan

Does the minibar still earn its place, or would a central hotel shop work better? Assess costs, staff workload and guest needs before planning a move to a Lobby Market.

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Grab & go hotel

Grab & go in the hotel lobby: how it works

Grab & go for your hotel: see how products, shelving, refrigeration and self-service payment form a practical lobby shop. Includes an opening checklist.

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Lobby market vs. vending

Lobby market or hotel vending machine: which fits?

A lobby shop, vending machine or smart fridge? Compare guest convenience, product range, revenue and operation to choose a setup and financing model for your hotel.

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