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Hotel Budgeting 2026: Do’s, Don’ts, and the Forecast Factor

Budgeting isn’t just about plugging numbers into a spreadsheet. It’s your chance to step back and see the bigger picture. Ask yourself:

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From Reporting Analytics to Anticipating: Next Leadership Era

That’s why the real shift is from descriptive analytics to predictive and prescriptive analytics. It gives you a forward view so you can:

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Ghost Booking: How to Reduce No Show Hotel Bookings

A ghost booking typically fails pre-authorisation or guest verification and converts into no-shows unless you catch and cancel it proactively

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Is Your Pricing Too Cheap for the Guests You Actually Want?

The truth is, pricing “too cheap” can alienate your ideal audience. Let’s look at why this happens and how to set rates that attract the right guests

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UK Hotels Profit Reality Check: Flat Revenue & Rising Labour Cost

In the UK, numbers paint a sobering picture. Flat revenues and rising labour costs are squeezing margins to their thinnest levels in years

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How to Turn Guest Data Chaos into Revenue with a Golden Profile

When you can unify every piece of guest data into a single, reliable view, all those missed opportunities start to disappear

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Role and Future of the GDS in Modern Distribution Strategies

By keeping GDS in the distribution mix, hotels strike a balance, maximising profitability from direct bookings while securing volume and premium ADR

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Attract Direct Bookings in Low Season (without Lowering Prices)

Lowering prices too much can have long-term effects: guests get used to discounted rates, making it harder to return to normal pricing later

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EU Accessibility Act: How to Make Your Hotel Website Compliant

Here’s what you need to know now about the new EU Accessibility update and how to turn compliance into a guest-winning advantage

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5 Ways to Master Hotel Marketing for the Holidays

Here are 5 ways to market a hotel across the guest journey to elevate visibility, drive demand, convert bookings, and make the most of the festive season

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