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SHPM: The Hidden System by Expedia to Undercut Hotel Rates

Hidden system, meaning, none of us is supposed to be knowing about it. Google it: I bet, you won’t find a word. NB: This is an article from Direct Your […]

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End of Last Room Availability for Profit Gain

Hotels fought for the rate parity abolition but on the inventory side, hotels are forced to level the playing field due to the Last & Entry Room Availability rules.

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Hotel 101: What Is GOPPAR and Why Does It Matter?

For hotels, the GOPPAR benchmarking metric bridges the gap between what your hotel makes and how much you’re putting into operations. You can use it to build a detailed hotel operational strategy.

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Total Revenue Forecasting – Sunny with a Chance of Profits

Whether it’s time to make hay while the sun shines or to batten down the hatches when storm clouds are on the horizon, you’ll always be better prepared with total revenue forecasting.

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Net Revenue, and Now What?

Every time the team gets a sense where they stand with their Net Revenue KPI’s the same question pops up all over again. And now what? Here are 5 ‘Now What’ actions you can take.

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U.S. GOPPAR Turns Negative After Recent Gains

Two consecutive months of profit gain were spoiled as the start of the fourth quarter brought with it a year-over-year downturn in GOPPAR for U.S. hotels.

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8 Simple Ways to Use Hotel Venue Guest Reviews to Increase Sales

Gathering guest feedback is not a simple matter of handing out a survey and hoping for the best. With the right approach, you can turn guest reviews into an important piece of your sales strategy.

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Profit Streak Continues at MENA Hotels

For the second consecutive month, hotels in the MENA region recorded a y-o-y rise in profit, a positive sign for a region where GOPPAR declines had previously abounded.

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Mainland Europe Hotels Enter Q4 With Positive GOPPAR Growth

Mainland Europe hotels had a positive start to the last quarter. Strong top line drove the 1.2% YOY GOPPAR increase. A combination of occupancy and average rate saw a 1.5% increase in RevPAR.

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10 Ways to Mend Fences Between Revenue Management & Sales

Far too often, there’s a disconnect between revenue management and sales that takes place. Consider implementing these 10 ways to mend fences between these two teams.

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