Intelligent Pricing Automation: Learning from Satellite Navigation
In the mid-90s, when satellite navigation (sat-nav) starting to get popular, the navigation systems based their route recommendation on static data. The result: drivers often didn’t trust the sat nav because the recommended route was not the optimal one. Well, things have changed in the sat-nav landscape. In this article, sat-nav is used as a metaphor for revenue management: going from dated to advanced navigation systems by leveraging various data sources. The Satellite Navigation as
5 Strategies to Increase TrevPAR at Your Hotel
From ADR to RevPAR and GOPPAR, lodging operators must track many metrics to assess business performance and make strategic decisions. One of the most powerful but overlooked measures of success for hotels today is TRevPAR, or total revenue per available room. Here we discuss what TRevPAR is and how to increase it at your property. The Rising Importance of Measuring Total Revenue Performance Unlike RevPAR, TRevPAR measures total hotel revenue, not just room revenue. It
5 Ways to Increase Revenue With a Hospitality CRM
If there is something that people working in marketing in hospitality is talking about is the power of a CRM system. But why has it become so important? Today, the challenges of hotel marketing are increasing consistently. People demand more personalization, better reach, multi-channel approaches, etc. And if you are not meeting these requirements, the numbers will show it. The Benefits of CRM Software One of the main points that accommodation providers must consider is how
How To Increase Hotel Revenue With Easy Pre-Authorizations
While hoteliers know credit card pre-authorization, many don't incorporate it into their reservation policies. Or, if they do, they leave it up to OTAs. Either way, ignoring the impact of well-managed pre-authorizations on your hotel's revenue is a mistake. Flexibility for Guests and Guarantees for Hoteliers Pre-authorizations are a temporary hold of a specified monetary amount made on a guest's credit card when they book. Some guests misunderstand them and think they're a charge, but
4 Reasons Why Resorts Outsource Revenue Management
For resorts, hotels, and other hospitality companies, revenue management is vital, allowing financial results to be optimized. However, many outsource revenue management to a third party rather than handling it internally, because it requires specialist knowledge and tools. In this article, you will learn more about revenue management strategies and some of the key reasons why they are often outsourced. Defining Revenue Management Revenue management is a strategy that maximizes financial results through data and
Optimising Extended-Stay Hotel Revenue
Pricing of extended-stay hotels and serviced apartments, also known as ‘aparthotels,’ has traditionally been a challenge for revenue managers as rates can vary drastically depending on the length of stay a guest seeks. However, it is vital hotel groups enhance their approach to pricing for this sector given the revenue opportunities it presents, especially as long-stay traveller demand ramps back up in 2021. Unique Business Model = Unique Business Challenges Extended-stay hotel rooms differ from
Open Pricing: Why Is It the Next Hotel Revenue Management Strategy
Open pricing is an increasingly important strategy for increasing hotel revenue. It allows hotels to target various customers across different budgets, maximizing revenue and raising occupation levels all year round. With open pricing, rates, and services can be pitched optimally to ensure maximum uptake without compromising quality. In this article, you'll learn how this pricing strategy can work for you. Table of Contents: What is the Open Pricing Model in Hotel Revenue Management? Best-Available-Rate (BAR)
7 Business Trip Trends For Hotels to Maximize Profit
Business travel is booming, with more and more people making at least one business trip every year. Is your hotel ready to take full advantage of the latest business trip trends? In this article, you'll learn about the seven top trends in business travel. Read on to discover trends like
Break Siloes and Foster Synergies to Optimize Hotel Profits
Hotels looking to optimize profits must break the silo mentality. They must align their teams and synchronize their knowledge. In this article, you'll learn how to break siloes and foster synergies to optimize hotel profits. Steps to Creating a Connected Commercial Organization The movement toward commercial revenue is a good
Boosting Occupancy: 7 Options for Hoteliers
"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
Boost Hotel Revenue with CRM and Digital Marketing Integration
Your hotel CRM isn’t only the hub for your guest-facing operations. It can also supercharge your hotel’s digital marketing by leveraging real-time guest data to shape your strategy. However, hotels cannot rely on their CRM’s guest profiles alone – they need to utilize that data to enhance and personalize their
Booking Insights: Level-up Your Data Game with Leadtime Analytics
Among the data and metrics available to you, Leadtime Analytics stands out as a powerful tool in Revenue Management and Marketing. When you understand at a detailed level the period between when a booking is made and the guests check in across all the different dimensions such as Segment, Channel,
Best Practices for Managing Length of Stay Restrictions in Hotels
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)Â Our Revenue Management Expert Panel