A entry of thoughts and reflections on a daily basis
There was a shadow and burden that I had been carrying so many many years. Approximately, 7+ years. Something which I have never shared with anyone. Even to my very near and dear ones. Partly because I never knew why I took up smoking again. Back then in the early 2018’s if I knew what … Read more
When does someone book a hotel? Either they need to go on a vacation, or to a different location far from their hometown on business. Primarily, these might be 2 reasons why any guest may want to book a hotel. In both these cases the user is having to decide only on the basis of … Read more
Integration of 360 photographs in the booking engine. Instead of photographs, have the 360 photographs. That way a client can actually experience the room in its totality. This obviously is true if you have rooms that needs to be sold at a premuim. In India market context say somewhere above 5000/-. In Western markets upwards … Read more
I had emailed a customer about their product trial period expiring. They would now need to start paying for product usage. Under 30 mins I get a response from the client, “Hey DB, you may not be aware but we have already signed up a contract for the packaged deal of using both the AI … Read more
Not able to leave smoking. What is this? You know the blueprint, you have done it before, but even them, why? Is there a reason? Have you even tried finding the reason? Is it only lack of self control? I stopped for a couple of seconds. Self control. Yes, that’s the exact reason. Self control … Read more
For the past couple of months, I have had the chance to work with the Marketing Director of 2 properties based in Canada. Absolute gem of a lady. Always responsive. Nemo, lets call her that to hide her identity. Initial first impression while researching indicated how good Nemo would be at her work. I was … Read more
You may ask, why such a statement. I am myself writing. Hear me out before you come to any preconceived conclusion. I write, because I want to improve my writing. Personal reasons. But if I’m a hotelier wanting to market my hotel, I can very well choose video as a medium of communication. Starting a … Read more
Conversation between Account Director, VP Products and CEO. One wants to be extremely transparent with partners by sharing vendor names. One wants to ensure vendor name is never disclosed. The partner may go to the vendor and start working directly. Each has their valid viewpoint. None is right, none is wrong over here. Its just … Read more
If you’ve known me enough you know I’m not a person who likes to hide information about money. I’m so much inspired by capital markets, public companies, that sometimes I think of putting in all financial transactions that I make as a single person business in a publicly visible place.(i will write a detailed peice … Read more
Me and David were having a conversation on what moves the needle the most in a chatbot based post AI world? An interface where users are interacting with LLMs, conversing with them. Our official meeting had concluded when David made a statement. “I think PR, especially 3rd party media houses talking about you, would be … Read more