Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

We have written extensively about hotel revenue management strategies and tactics here throughout the years. As strategy is one of the most essential parts of revenue management, we have made a summary of all the top advice from our perspective as a hotel revenue management consulting company.

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Cloudbeds

DECEMBER 2, 2024

One of the main challenges for hotels is creating accurate forecasts in the short, medium, and long term. Understanding future demand trends, their causes, and the guest segments driving them can help hotel revenue managers adjust room rates to boost occupancy and sales.

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STAAH

APRIL 16, 2024

Hoteliers need to employ smart strategies to optimize revenue and profitability. One of the most powerful tools in their arsenal is a robust Revenue Management Solution (RMS). Forecasting Accuracy: Accurate demand forecasting is crucial for anticipating future demand trends and adjusting pricing strategies accordingly.

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Cloudbeds

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Hotel forecasting is a critical component of successful hotel management, serving as the foundation for strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. As we look at the importance of forecasting for the hospitality industry, it’s interesting to note that it is also a major part of the science of hotel revenue management.

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STAAH

OCTOBER 25, 2022

From irregular demand patterns to changing distribution mix and a depleted talent, here’s a roundup of challenges faced by revenue managers from India right now. The STAAH team went out to leading revenue managers from India to understand what are the biggest challenges they are facing. Forecasting and budgeting.

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STAAH

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Like many other areas in travel and hospitality, revenue management has dramatically changed in the last two years. We spoke to leading revenue managers on what they think lies ahead. Look beyond conventional methods of forecasting in light of demand and booking window volatility advises Shanta. Dynamic pricing.

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Hotelogix

JULY 18, 2024

Hotel forecasting, also known as hotel demand forecasting, is a strategic process that predicts future demand for hotel rooms and services based on historical data, market trends, and various influencing factors. What is Hotel Forecasting? Hotel financial forecasting helps hoteliers set targets by predicting fiscal outcomes.

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eZee Absolute

MAY 13, 2024

Well, the answer lies in how well you’re using your Hotel Revenue Management System (RMS) reports. But with so many reports available, how do you find the ones essential for maximizing your hotel’s revenue? And you wonder what you must be doing wrong, right? RMS reports are like secret weapons for hoteliers.

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Catala Consulting

OCTOBER 7, 2024

One key strategy emerging as a game-changer is data-driven revenue management. This approach combines advanced algorithms with real-time data analysis to set optimal pricing, increase efficiency, and maximise revenue potential. Teams would spend hours calculating room rates, tracking competitors, and forecasting demand.

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Xotels

APRIL 3, 2024

XOTELS – Revenue Management eBook In the first chapter of this eBook, we will go over the definition of what is revenue management in the hotel and hospitality industry. Everything will be explained from the fundamentals of revenue management to more advanced practices and strategies.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 12, 2024

What is Yield Management? Yield management is a pricing and revenue management strategy that is used to maximise business performance. It involves adjusting prices based on predicted demand and other external factors to maximise revenue or yield. Revenue management is the focal point for hotels in today’s climate.

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Catala Consulting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The Revenue Management Playbook Online Course is now LIVE! The hospitality industry is evolving faster than ever, and with this evolution comes a heightened need for revenue management expertise. Revenue managers analyse past performance data, market trends, and guest behaviours to anticipate future demand.

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Hotelogix

JULY 11, 2024

In this blog, we will delve into different aspects of hotel revenue management and explore top tips and tricks to help you optimize your hotel’s revenue potential.    What is Revenue Management in Hotels?

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Travelboom Marketing

MAY 24, 2024

Hotel revenue management strategies make the most of hospitality budgets by connecting the right guests with the best offer at the optimal time. Read on for a list of proven hotel revenue management strategies that work when you need to turn a profit.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Whether you are new to the industry or catching up with the fast evolution, this blog will introduce you to the responsibilities of revenue managers and how they can succeed in 2022. What is a revenue manager? A revenue manager is responsible for pricing hotel inventory (rooms) to maximise profit.

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STAAH

MAY 21, 2024

50% Occupancy with One Group Booking Scenario: A 50-room hotel has sold 25 rooms to one group, reaching 50% occupancy. Beyond Occupancy: Factors Influencing Price Points Occupancy alone isn’t the only criterion for adjusting price points. Regardless, the key question remains: Is the price point logical?

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Catala Consulting

MAY 17, 2024

Revenue management is a crucial aspect of the hospitality industry, focusing on maximizing income through strategic pricing, inventory control, and demand forecasting. These frontline employees are instrumental in shaping the guest experience, impacting occupancy rates, and ultimately driving revenue.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 8, 2022

As unpredictable as it can be at times (especially through the COVID-19 pandemic), forecasting is still an important part of running a hotel and being able to make strategic revenue management decisions. What is hotel revenue forecasting? Why should your hotel use forecasting? Your occupancy rate.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 10, 2023

What is hotel forecasting? Hotel forecasting is a method that is used to help managers determine their accommodation’s future demand and revenue performance. Whether you’re a seasoned hotelier or new to the industry, understanding the nuances of forecasting can be a game-changer for your business.

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

As a hotelier, boosting the occupancy rate is critical to running a successful business. In a highly competitive industry, you must attract and retain guests to increase your property's occupancy rate and revenue. This article will explore various ways to improve hotel occupancy rates and the role of technology in it. 

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Hotel Speak

AUGUST 9, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of the hospitality industry, effective hotel revenue management stands as a cornerstone for optimizing profits. Understanding the Essence Hotel revenue management is a strategic process encompassing the precise pricing of hotel rooms to unlock their full revenue potential.

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Little Hotelier

MARCH 25, 2024

What is hotel forecasting? Hotel forecasting, also known as hotel demand forecasting, is a strategy that sees a hotel analyse historical data and trends to make predictions about future demand. Once your hotel has an idea of demand, you can make tweaks to your room and service prices that help maximise revenue and occupancy.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 11, 2024

It’s hard to imagine revenue management before the advent of hotel software and systems. Thanks to these solutions, today’s revenue manager can produce forecasts, distribute inventory and adjust rates with speed – a stark contrast to the manual and long drawn-out processes that defined the practice in the past.

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Cloudbeds

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This scalability is especially valuable for hotels – as more information is collected about guest behavior, booking trends , and occupancy patterns the more precise rate adjustments, inventory management, and marketing strategies will be in the future. Why it’s important for hotels? Why it’s important for hotels?

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Catala Consulting

JANUARY 18, 2024

In the dynamic world of hospitality, the UK market stands out as a beacon of innovation and adaptation, particularly in the realm of hotel revenue management. This article explores the top trends in hotel revenue management, yield management, and revenue management in the UK, offering insights and strategies for hotel professionals.

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Horizon Hospitality

JULY 10, 2024

In the competitive world of hospitality, one of the most critical challenges of hotel professionals is balancing room rates with occupancy levels. Dynamic pricing, or yield management, involves adjusting room rates in real-time based on supply and demand, with the ultimate goal being to increase the Revenue Per Available Room ( RevPAR ).

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STAAH

MAY 16, 2023

Hotel room pricing is a critical element of revenue management for hotels. Hotel managers and revenue managers use data analysis and revenue management tools to determine the optimal price for each room based on various factors such as occupancy rates, booking trends, and competitor rates.

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SiteMinder

JUNE 26, 2024

Revenue optimization recognizes and responds to opportunities to not only sell more, but sell more profitably too by using data, analytics, reports to make strategic decisions. Included in this will be key metrics, forecasting models, and trending insights. Table of contents Why is hotel revenue optimization important?

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Xotels

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

As a leader in revenue management consulting , we’re always at the forefront of what is happening in the hotel industry ─ and keeping a close eye on how revenue management trends keep evolving. While questions like “What are the top trends in revenue management for 2024?”

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Xotels

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

As a leader in revenue management consulting , we’re always at the forefront of what is happening in the hotel industry ─ and keeping a close eye on how revenue management trends keep evolving. While questions like “What are the top trends in revenue management for 2024?”

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Inn Quest

APRIL 3, 2023

For instance, online booking systems, channel managers, and revenue management software can help you manage reservations, room rates, and availability across different channels. This includes implementing mobile check-in and keyless entry , using guest messaging platforms, and providing digital guest directories.

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Catala Consulting

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

The Evolution of Hotel Revenue Management In its early stages, hotel revenue management was a game of numbers – it was all about filling rooms and adjusting prices based on demand. Hotels used historical data and simple forecasting methods to set room rates, often focusing on short-term gains.

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SiteMinder

JULY 11, 2024

“Partnering with SiteMinder marks a significant milestone for Globales, especially as we prepare for what our forecasts indicate will be a strong period of travel,” says Federico Crudo, Director of Commercial and Marketing at Globales. “We

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Inn Quest

APRIL 5, 2023

Anyone who has worked in the hospitality industry for a few years would enthusiastically attest to the importance of yield management in hotels, particularly in hotel revenue management. Yield management is a pricing strategy that predicts customer demand and adjusts prices to maximize revenue.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This strategy uses statistical models to predict optimal price points that maximise revenue and occupancy. Learn more Advantages of a competitor based pricing strategy Why should revenue managers monitor their competitors’ prices? But it’s not just about matching or undercutting competitors’ prices.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Hyper Nimbus delivers four capabilities to transform legacy hotel technology stacks: Predictive pricing: Driven by proprietary algorithms, Hyper Nimbus provides dynamic pricing and forecasting to maximize occupancy and rates based on real-time market factors and localized context.

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Inn Quest

OCTOBER 17, 2023

That being said, this blog explores some best practices for avoiding overbooking in the hotel industry as well as how to accurately track occupancy rates and manage inventory across multiple channels. They are a result of a delicate balance between maximizing revenue and providing guest satisfaction.

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