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Why the People Still Come First

When I started in hotel sales in 1993, I was handed a phone and a market flooded with hotels in the middle of a recession. There was no training program. No system telling me where to focus. I had to figure it out by making calls, getting rejected, adjusting, and...

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What’s Actually Different Now

Here's what we're seeing from our sellers since GillisOS and AskGillis went live. The research time is gone. What used to take 45 minutes per lead, pulling data from multiple systems, cross-referencing signals, figuring out who the right contact was and why the timing...

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What’s Holding It All Together

You can build great technology and still lose. We've watched it happen in this industry for years. A new system gets implemented, training happens once, and six months later nobody's using it the way it was intended. The technology wasn't the problem. The culture...

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Introducing GillisOS + AskGillis

Introducing GillisOS + AskGillis. We are excited to officially introduce GillisOS and AskGillis. This is not a generic prospecting tool or a traditional training program. It is a purpose-built system designed for how hotel sales actually works, account by account and...

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Modern Selling is Here. Most Hotels Are Not Ready.

Modern Selling Is Here. Most Hotels Are Not Ready. Hotel sales is still operating like it’s 1995. Sellers are expected to prospect, research accounts, find contacts, write emails, manage inbound, update CRM, and somehow still close business. The reality is most of...

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Gillis Family Recipe: Sticky Garlic Chicken Skewers

Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts 3 garlic cloves 2 tbsp honey ¼ cup ketchup ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp of either Franks Red Hot or Sweet Chilli Siracha (depends on the heat level you like) Salt and pepper to taste Directions:...

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How to Jump the Queue and Stand Out

Getting in front of today’s buyers is even harder than ever. Call-back rates are below 1% and only 24% of sales emails even get opened (source: Hubspot). Your prospects are flooded with messages – and most of them sound the same. So how do you rise above the noise?...

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The RFP Process: Shifting from Quantity to Quality

For many hotel teams, the RFP season can feel like running on a treadmill: endless motion with uncertain results. Our CEO & Founder, Tammy Gillis recently called out the need for change in a post on LinkedIn. “The [RFP] process desperately needs to evolve” and...

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Summer Sales Activity = Fall Revenue

Summer is here – and with it comes full hotels, ringing phones, and non-stop guest requests. Operations are running at full throttle, and teams are stretched thinner than ever. But here’s the tough truth: If you’re not carving out time for sales now, you’re setting...

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Some of Our Clients

Proudly Serving Clients throughout US & Canada

Hitesh Patel

“Tammy Gillis and her organization have been nothing short of amazing! We have seen an approximate ROI of 10x at our BW PLUS hotel as well as a ROI of 4-5x at our BW hotel. The sales team is so dedicated, passionate and driven to deliver revenue to hotels. I just wish we started sooner with Gillis!”

President

Colorado Hospitality, Inc.

Perry Batke

“We had the good fortune of engaging Gillis after years of managing our sales effort inhouse. 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. The Gillis team is well prepared, highly engaged and goal orientated. To this end, they have solidified accounts, delivered new bookings and helped to diversify our business drivers. As a result, they have earned the deep respect and trust of our organization. I would not hesitate to recommend Gillis for any organization that requires the highest levels of sales performance, execution and professionalism.”

CHA, General Manager

Denham Hospitality Organization

Irwin M. Prince

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

The sales pro’s 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.”

President & COO

Realstar Hospitality

Preena Patel

We have the pleasure of working with Gillis Sales, and couldn’t be happier with the results. Their expertise in the hospitality industry, combined with their innovative sales strategies, have delivered exceptional revenue growth for our property. I highly recommend Gillis Sales to any hotel looking to boost their sales and increase their bottom line. Their commitment to excellence and personalized approach make them a valuable partner in the competitive world of hotel sales.

Administrative Director

A-1 Hospitality

Patti Barker

“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.”

Vice President of Hospitality

Metropolitan Hospitality Management

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