7 Ways to Prepare Your Hotel for the Holidays

Are you ready to boost your bottom line this holiday season?

Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) like Entegra can be an extension of your procurement team, helping you secure what you need at the best price, exactly when you need it. By optimizing savings and enhancing operations, Entegra focuses on supporting your business performance in areas such as purchasing, training, and sustainability. Here are seven ways Entegra can help lodging operators prepare for the holiday season while leveraging savings through group purchasing:

1. Upgrade Your Culinary Offerings Maximize your culinary impact this season with Entegra Culinary Consulting (ECC), whether you’re an existing client or not. From menu creation to margin improvement, ECC can help you:
   • Design festive, traffic-driving limited-time offers—how about Grab n’ Go eggnog cheesecake?
   • Develop special holiday feast packages, complete with turkey as the star dish (see #2).
   • Ensure guests stay caffeinated with a full range of coffee options, from boutique brews to specialty holiday blends.
2. Stock Up on Seasonal Mocktails The wellness trend continues during the holidays, making mocktails a profitable option. Entegra’s Head of Culinary, Chef John Csukor, notes that “well-crafted mocktails can be as profitable as alcoholic beverages.” Incorporate holiday flavors like ginger, cranberry, and peppermint to create a fun and festive mocktail menu.
3. Shop Smarter with GPO Insights Entegra, as the world’s largest food GPO, has inside knowledge on supply chain pricing and trends. Did you know turkey prices are expected to drop in Q4, 2024? Stay ahead with Entegra’s insights and use the Entegra Shopping Assistant to find the most cost-effective prices across suppliers, whether contracted with Entegra or not.
4. Thank Your Guests with Creative Gifts Show your guests appreciation with thoughtful, branded gifts like chocolate, stationery, or mini fruitcakes. Entegra’s supplier partners offer a range of creative holiday gift options that help you stay within budget while leaving a lasting impression.
5. Deck the Halls with Group Purchasing Savings Transform your hotel’s atmosphere with festive decorations, music, and scents, all available through Entegra’s Local and Direct suppliers. From live music to fresh holiday flowers, take advantage of special contracted pricing to create a warm, holiday-inspired ambiance.
6. Keep Holiday Operations Running Smoothly Ensure your hotel is fully staffed during the busy holiday season by leveraging Entegra’s savings on workforce solutions. With access to vetted temp workers specializing in hospitality, you can avoid costly onboarding delays and ensure excellent service.
7. Plan Your New Year’s Resolutions: Multi-Unit Synergy Looking to streamline operations across multiple locations? Entegra can help you centralize recipe management, inventory control, purchasing, and production using platforms like one of Entegra’s digital solutions providers.

Are you ready to optimize savings and elevate your hotel’s performance this holiday season? Contact us at to learn more about how Entegra’s GPO services can support your business.