Is Predictive Personalisation in Hospitality a Risk or Opportunity?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: Does predictive personalisation in hospitality truly enhance the guest experience, or does it risk limiting spontaneity and the thrill of discovery? (Question proposed by Nikolas Hall) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Massimiliano Terzulli - Revenue Management Consultant, Franco Grasso Revenue Team Mariska van Heemskerk - Owner, Revenue Management Works Chaya Kowal -
Practical Tips to Increase Hotel Sales When Demand is Low
In a low-demand context, hotels must focus on maximizing their conversion rate. A proactive sales strategy augmented by Artificial Intelligence (AI) proves instrumental in navigating these difficult times. Practical Ideas to Increase Direct Conversion Rates In these low-demand times, every reservation counts. Just making hotel direct booking easy from a technical perspective is not enough. To increase conversion, you must convince hesitant customers and ensure no potential customer leaves your website without booking. This article
Changes in Post-Covid Breakdown of Direct Vs OTA Bookings for Hotels
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: When reviewing the number of direct website bookings Vs OTA bookings, have you seen any difference in this breakdown post-Covid? Has there been a shift in B2B and B2C? (Question by Ricardo Sereno) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Sandra Gannon - Commercial Consultant, Revenue Puzzle Krunal Shah - Director of Revenue Management, The Biltmore Mayfair, LXR Hotels & Resorts Silvia
Boost Hotel Revenue by Understanding Post-Covid Guest Booking Behavior
The most challenging period the global hospitality industry has faced to date is finally over in most regions. Lockdowns and travel restrictions are largely a thing of the past, and people are comfortable traveling again. But guest booking behavior has shifted. In this article, you’ll learn about 4 data-driven insights that help you to boost your hotel revenue. Times are Changing, and so is Your Guest Booking Behaviour But while recovery is in full swing
RevPAR versus GOPPAR
Revenue per available room, or RevPAR, and gross operating profit per available room, or GOPPAR, are two of the most vital KPIs available to hotel managers. Both form an important part of any effective revenue management strategy. Both metrics concern themselves with occupancy rates, but they detail very different things, as one is centered around money being brought in, while the other is based on overall profit. How Do You Calculate RevPAR and GOPPAR? The
How Much Revenue Could Your Hotel Make From Upselling?
Upselling is a great way to boost both your guests’ experience and your revenue through paid upgrades and ancillary services. In this article you will learn how you can calculate additional revenue, made by upselling. Additionally you find a handy tool to help you to estimate the potential. Success Factors for Upselling A recently published benchmarking report shows that elements like property type (e.g. resort, downtown hotel, hostel…) and location (e.g. mountains, beach, downtown…) strongly impact
8 Revenue Management Trends Transforming the Hotel Industry
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 in 2025 and how hotels are adapting with forward-thinking strategies. 1. AI and Machine Learning
How To Run A Hotel Business Successfully: Tips & Strategies for Success
To run a hotel business successfully, you need to consider various factors, conduct effective research, and make detailed plans. In this article, you'll discover the most crucial steps, from creating a business plan to staffing and operating your hotel. You'll find out what strategies make a hotel successful and how
How to Outsource Airbnb Cleaning Service
Running a successful Airbnb requires more than a great location and appealing decor. It demands impeccable cleanliness. Guests expect spotless accommodations, and maintaining high hygiene standards is essential for positive reviews and repeat bookings. However, keeping up with cleaning, especially for hosts managing multiple properties or high turnover rates, can
How to Optimize Your Hotel Email Database: Quality Over Quantity
Email marketing is one of the most powerful tools hotels can use to stay connected with guests and drive bookings. But having a huge list of email addresses isn’t always a good thing. In this article, we’ll explore why quality matters more than quantity, how poor list hygiene can hurt
How to Measure The ROI of Your Revenue Management System?
The revenue management system (RMS) plays a vital role in the modern hotel technology stack, driving greater profitability and efficiency. Still, the demonstrated return on investment (ROI) in a hotel’s revenue management technology investment goes deeper than year-over-year RevPAR uplift measurements. Understand the True Impact of Revenue Technology The additional
Learn How to Maximize Your Premium Hotel Room Revenue
Do you put your Premium Rooms on a pedestal? A more nuanced approach will yield more revenue. Suites are a peculiar thing within the hotel industry. They are, after all, just hotel rooms for rent. But some hoteliers are very attached to what their premium represents–the hotel's very best. In
9 Tips to Manage Online Hotel Reviews
While revenue management relates more to selling your product to the right person at the right time through the best distribution channels, online reviews are a rudimentary but equally important link that can't be ignored. A handful of poor reviews can have massive implications on your business, leading potential guests