Hotel Revenue Management Strategies & Tips

Using Financial Data to Take Your Hotel’s Profit Game to the Next Level

Revfine.com2025-02-24T14:02:46+01:00

In hospitality, revenue is only half the story: profitability is what truly matters. And to maximize profitability, finance analytics is the game-changer. Understanding the flow of revenue, cost structures, and operational efficiencies allows hoteliers to make smarter, data-driven decisions. With fixed costs dominating the industry, tracking the right financial metrics (like flow-through and GOPPAR) can mean the difference between thriving

Using Financial Data to Take Your Hotel’s Profit Game to the Next LevelRevfine.com2025-02-24T14:02:46+01:00

4 Important Trends for Revenue Managers in 2025

Revfine.com2025-02-24T14:01:23+01:00

Hospitality is always changing. However, the current pace of change feels faster than ever, which throws up both challenges and opportunities for those within the industry. For revenue managers, the real question isn’t just about managing change – it’s about how to harness that change to drive profitability and long-term growth. 4 Trends for Revenue Managers in 2025 Revenue optimization

4 Important Trends for Revenue Managers in 2025Revfine.com2025-02-24T14:01:23+01:00

Best Practices for Managing Length of Stay Restrictions in Hotels

Suzanne2025-02-23T11:23:07+01:00

Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What are the best practices for managing Length of Stay restrictions? What considerations should be given to their usage, and what are the possible risks to avoid? (Question by Niko Krauseneck) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Tamie Matthews - Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Connor Vanderholm

Best Practices for Managing Length of Stay Restrictions in HotelsSuzanne2025-02-23T11:23:07+01:00

8 Revenue Management Trends Transforming the Hotel Industry

Revfine.com2025-02-07T11:43:56+01:00

The hotel industry in 2025 is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by technological advancements, shifting guest expectations, and the demand for sustainable practices. Revenue management has become a cornerstone for success in the hospitality sector, leveraging data and innovation to maximize profitability. 8 Revenue Management Trends Transforming the Hotel Industry This article delves into the top trends reshaping revenue management

8 Revenue Management Trends Transforming the Hotel IndustryRevfine.com2025-02-07T11:43:56+01:00

7 Common Revenue Management Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Revfine.com2025-02-23T11:47:02+01:00

Imagine a well-located boutique hotel. The guests enjoy themselves, and while it's slow, it is low season. However, as high season approaches, many rooms remain empty while other nearby properties fill. What's Making Nearby Hotels More Attractive? On the surface, there's no obvious reason why guests are choosing the competition. A little sleuthing shows that these hotels use dynamic pricing

7 Common Revenue Management Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemRevfine.com2025-02-23T11:47:02+01:00

Are You Forecasting Right? Tips to Optimize Your Hotel Revenue

Revfine.com2025-02-07T11:47:57+01:00

Running a hotel without forecasting is like driving without a map—you might eventually get there, but not without many unnecessary detours. Forecasting isn’t just for big hotel chains—the independent properties stand to gain the most from a clear picture of what’s ahead. Let’s explore how forecasting can help you to stay one step ahead and turn insights into revenue. What

Are You Forecasting Right? Tips to Optimize Your Hotel RevenueRevfine.com2025-02-07T11:47:57+01:00

The Metrics Every General Manager Should Track

Revfine.com2025-01-27T14:46:50+01:00

Starbucks used to track average transaction value as their flagship metric for success. If the number went up, it meant customers were spending more and business was good. Except, they knew it wasn’t that simple, and they were missing out on key insights into spending habits, loyalty, and long-term value. Tracking Metrics That Drive Success in Hospitality They embraced new

The Metrics Every General Manager Should TrackRevfine.com2025-01-27T14:46:50+01:00

Maximizing Revenue for Extended Stay Accommodations: Challenges and Opportunities

Revfine.com2025-01-31T15:25:54+01:00

Extended stay accommodations and serviced apartments represent a small but fast-growing portion of the European hospitality sector, with the market projected to grow (1) at CAGR of 12.3% from 2024 to 2030. The segment’s relatively rapid growth should come as no surprise as more travelers are booking trips that blend both work and play, major hotspots crack down on short-term

Maximizing Revenue for Extended Stay Accommodations: Challenges and OpportunitiesRevfine.com2025-01-31T15:25:54+01:00

Boosting Occupancy: 7 Options for Hoteliers

Revfine.com2024-12-30T13:27:56+01:00

"Heads in beds." While occupancy is not the only thing influencing the revenue success of a hotel, it's hard to say you're maximizing revenue if your occupancy levels are low. 7 Ways to Effectively Boost the Occupancy Today, guests typically have a wealth of options for determining precisely in which beds their heads will be resting. Hotel room supply is

Boosting Occupancy: 7 Options for HoteliersRevfine.com2024-12-30T13:27:56+01:00

Overbooking Done Right: How to Fill Rooms Without Upsetting Guests

Revfine.com2024-12-30T13:28:06+01:00

Imagine you're at the front desk, midway through a busy day, when you suddenly realize you’re overbooked. Guests are still pouring in, but you know—awkward conversations and unhappy faces await you. But overbooking doesn’t have to be chaotic. When done strategically, it can increase occupancy and revenue. This article will show you how to master overbooking and turn a stressful

Overbooking Done Right: How to Fill Rooms Without Upsetting GuestsRevfine.com2024-12-30T13:28:06+01:00

How an Italian Hotel Doubled Revenue by Cracking Tripadvisor’s Top 10

Revfine.com2025-02-23T11:52:13+01:00

Today's hoteliers want to increase their online bookings and revise corporate rates to a profitable market rate. Revenue management is a proven path to get there. This small hotel partnered with a revenue team and succeeded in doubling its revenue in two years and breaking into Tripadvisor's Top 10. Here's how. Revenue Management Boosts Online Reputation and Revises Static Corporate

How an Italian Hotel Doubled Revenue by Cracking Tripadvisor’s Top 10Revfine.com2025-02-23T11:52:13+01:00

How to Lead with Data: Transforming Hotel Group and Meeting Bookings through Analytics

Revfine.com2024-11-19T10:39:46+01:00

Data is the backbone of modern hospitality and relying on outdated, fragmented systems can be a recipe for disaster, especially in managing group and meeting bookings. If your hotel is not harnessing the full potential of integrated data management, you are jeopardizing the guest experience. Disjointed platforms can lead to miscommunications, missed opportunities and operational chaos. By leveraging analytics, you

How to Lead with Data: Transforming Hotel Group and Meeting Bookings through AnalyticsRevfine.com2024-11-19T10:39:46+01:00

Collaborative Success for eCommerce and Revenue Management Teams

Suzanne2024-11-21T09:39:55+01:00

Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What are the best practices for building and maintaining successful collaboration and communication between hotel eCommerce and Revenue Management teams? (Question by Aida Muñoz) Our Revenue Management Expert PanelTamie Matthews - Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYouConnor Vanderholm - CEO, ToplineDiego Fernández Pérez De Ponga - Director of

Collaborative Success for eCommerce and Revenue Management TeamsSuzanne2024-11-21T09:39:55+01:00

The Vital Role of Revenue Management and Brand Reputation

Revfine.com2025-02-23T11:52:29+01:00

It’s an antiquated idea that revenue management works independently from sales and marketing. Each department impacts the other and influences the hotel’s overall profitability. Every business goal contributes to the bottom line. When the revenue-generating departments work together on shared goals, they can contribute to a fatter bottom line. In today’s world, hotel bookings start with getting found online. Without

The Vital Role of Revenue Management and Brand ReputationRevfine.com2025-02-23T11:52:29+01:00

Can Metrics from Other Industries Bring Value to Hospitality?

Suzanne2024-11-07T09:48:23+01:00

Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: Is there value to be had in introducing metrics from other industries into hospitality? Do you think they have a place in Hotel Revenue Management? (Question by Pablo Torres) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Pablo Torres - Hotel Consultant Dr. Betsy Stringam-Bender - Professor of Hotels

Can Metrics from Other Industries Bring Value to Hospitality?Suzanne2024-11-07T09:48:23+01:00

5 Reasons to Choose a Hospitality-Focused BI Solution for Your Hotel

Revfine.com2024-11-05T13:54:56+01:00

As a hotelier, making sense of your data is not a simple task. It often involves consolidating information across multiple systems to understand guest preferences, improve the financial health of your business, and proactively plan for the future. Hospitality-Focused BI Tools vs. Generic Options Business intelligence (BI) software has become an indispensable tool for hoteliers looking to make informed decisions

5 Reasons to Choose a Hospitality-Focused BI Solution for Your HotelRevfine.com2024-11-05T13:54:56+01:00

Late Check-In Hotel Guide: Key Strategies for Hoteliers

Martijn Barten2024-11-05T13:56:25+01:00

A late check-in hotel offers short-term accommodation, with the option for guests to arrive later than the standard check-in time. These hotels need to develop robust policies and strategies around the check-in process. Late check-ins are important because guests want flexibility. The option to check in at a time that suits them can make a positive first impression, while late

Late Check-In Hotel Guide: Key Strategies for HoteliersMartijn Barten2024-11-05T13:56:25+01:00

Interview with Pablo Torres, Hospitality Consultant

Revfine.com2024-10-28T10:47:50+01:00

In this article, we interview Pablo Torres, a hospitality management expert specializing in revenue optimization and guest experience. With over 20 years in the industry, Pablo develops innovative strategies that drive ancillary revenue and operational efficiency. He is also a consultant, educator, and LinkedIn Top Voice, recently launching his new book Mastering Hospitality Ancillary Revenue.

Interview with Pablo Torres, Hospitality ConsultantRevfine.com2024-10-28T10:47:50+01:00

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