pricing
Agoda Goes Rogue on Pricing, It’s a “Constant Battle”
Agoda, the original Asian OTA, has gone rogue on pricing. Multiple hoteliers say Agoda regularly sells unauthorized static wholesale rates through the site, undercutting them on price without any regard […]
How to Increase Revenue and ADR Without (Almost) Working on Price
The first association most people still do when they hear about Revenue Management, is pricing and rate management. NB: This is an article by Silvia Cantarella of Revenue Acrobats This […]
Understanding the true cost of distribution
Hotels can make the biggest impact to their bottom line with an optimized direct channel. But a recent white paper by HEDNA found most independent properties are underinvesting and undervaluing […]
6 Secrets to manage hotel occupancy during slow periods
Every hotel, regardless of the size or type, experiences days, weeks or months of slow periods. Every hotel has an off season when vacancies outnumber occupancies. During these low peak […]
Hotstats Hotels Performance: MENA, Europe, UK and US (March 2018)
MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA Hotels in the Middle East & Africa successfully cut costs to fuel a 4.6% year-on-year increase in profit per room this month, which was in spite […]
Why your hotel should start using derived rates
Derived rates are powerful tools that independent hotels can use to compete with the big chains. NB: This is an article from Welcome Anywhere As well as saving busy general […]
How Hoteliers Can Show Exclusive Rates Even OTAs Don’t Have
In today’s digital landscape, hoteliers struggle to attract the attention of shoppers, as well as maintain that engagement throughout the travel planning journey. With only 9% of U.S. travelers knowing […]
Want to Increase Hotel Room Sales? Use Behavioural Economics!
Consumer psychology has always played an important part in driving their purchase decisions. NB: This is an article from Staah Let’s look at how you can use this buying psychology […]
Fixed/Variable Costs and Room Revenue Management
Lately, I have spoken to several revenue managers who have told me how much their cost is to take a room—to make that last sale of the day. NB: This […]
Loyalty programs at your B&B: Discounts vs Perks
By creating a loyalty program at your B&B, you are going to encourage travellers to stay at your property again and again. NB: This is an article from Little Hotelier […]
