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Feb 17
Tammy Gillis doesn’t want to be pitch-slapped, and she doesn’t think your customers want that either. A self-described lost soul in her youth, Tammy found herself and her calling in hotel sales.
May 12
I became an accidental salesperson and 27 years later, I am so grateful that I stumbled into this profession. It has allowed me to grow in incredible ways, work with amazing clients and colleagues, and best of all, I get to help people.
May 12
Hotels have a tremendous opportunity to get out in front of the travel boom that is expected as various market segments resume travel after a two-year hiatus. GMs and owners need to ensure their sales teams are prepared to be proactive to capture the business that is coming back.
Feb 04
Association member pricing and value-added benefits designed to help solve the sales staffing crisis
Feb 03
Association member pricing and value-added benefits designed to help solve the sales staffing crisis
Feb 03
Gillis Sales partners with IHG Owners Association to support hotel sales
Feb 03
Association member pricing and value-added benefits designed to help solve the sales staffing crisis
Feb 03
Association member pricing and value-added benefits designed to help solve the sales staffing crisis
Dec 10
Gillis, a training and sales performance organization for hoteliers, has revealed that its remote, full-service sales for hire service, Dynamic Sales Solution (DSS), produced $17 million in actual revenue for its clients since January.
Dec 03
If you are considering hiring a property-level salesperson or outsourcing it to another provider, understand that it may not be as easy as you think.
Nov 12
While we don’t know what will happen next, the past several months has shown us that the need to get out and travel is stronger than ever. Is your hotel prepared for the uptick in corporate travel?
Jul 16
Gillis, a consulting, training and sales performance organization for hoteliers, has launched a new book, “Room to Grow – Not Leaving Sales to Chance.”
May 20
A lot has happened over the past several decades with regards to sales in the hospitality industry. From staffing shortages and the difficulty in holding on to good salespeople, to the dependency on OTAs for base business…
May 20
Tammy Gillis, author, founder and CEO of Gillis, a consulting, training and sales performance organization for hoteliers, joined the Bring It On with Kristi White webcast to discuss tips and strategies for hoteliers as the hospitality industry recovers, from a sales perspective.
May 20
In this episode, LODGING Editor Christine Killion spoke with Doug Tutt, CEO of Hcareers, and Tammy Gillis, founder and CEO of Gillis, about the current staffing challenges that hotel owners and operators are facing.
May 20
When the downturn hit, and hit hard, hotels suddenly faced a reimagined sales environment, one where salespeople could no longer rely on traditional revenue sources and incoming leads.
May 20
Hoteliers need to care for their worn-out employees and start to rebuild their bench, say experts

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Shared Client Experiences

“Gillis is one of our most valued and trusted advisors and partners.”

“We had the good fortune of engaging Gillis after years of managing our sales effort in-house. They came highly recommended through brand leadership and seasoned sales professionals, and they haven’t disappointed. Despite only a few months into our relationship, they have had an immediate impact on our hotels and key account relationships. The Gillis team has already established themselves as one of our most valued and trusted advisors and partners. They have always displayed the professionalism, passion and accountability demanded by their profession.”

– Perry Batke, CHA, General Manager, Denham Hospitality Organization

“The math is simple: Gillis equals heads-in-beds!”

“The sales pros at Gillis have been instrumental in building occupancy at Motel 6 and Studio 6 hotels in Canada over the past several years. Working collaboratively with owners and managers, Gillis takes the time required to find and convert prospects to guests. Gillis provides a best-in-class solution for hotels that don’t have a dedicated, well-trained sales team.”

– Irwin M. Prince, President & COO, Realstar Hospitality

“Gillis has become our most effective resource.”

"As a management company with 4 smaller hotels in busy transient markets, we have struggled to keep our sales and marketing costs relative to the size of our hotel. The cost and time invested in attracting, training, and retaining good salespeople with the current job climate can be not only daunting but frustrating with turnover. With varying demand in the market, a sales manager needs to recognize when to take the business, and when to say no to it. The right rate, at the right time!

We have solved all these problems through turning this demanding role in 3 of our hotels over to Gillis Sales.

Gillis is a trusted, credible partner who has supplied me with experienced professionals who know the fastest route to the business I need. This has become our most effective resource, and I 100% recommend the Gillis solution to my colleagues."

– Patti Barker, Vice President of Hospitality, Metropolitan Hospitality Management

“Giving us confidence no matter what comes up.”

“We have a diverse portfolio of hotels, both full-service and limited-service.  Having a company that can expertly do both is important. Gillis serves as a stand-alone effort for some hotels and, in others, is integrated with our on-site sales team to maximize revenue and efforts.  This helps in responsiveness when opportunities present themselves and fosters a hands-on tailored effort for each location.

Their above-property team is also there for the more complex, non-routine issues, giving us confidence no matter what comes up. That kind of expertise and attentiveness has made all the difference. Another benefit is that the RDOS teams have hotel experience and understand the day-to-day nuances that our team faces and can adapt. This helps avoid delays or the sacrifice of customer experience as situations arise.”

– Dhaval Brahmbhatt, Principal Owner, Prominence Hospitality Group