Focus On Revenue Managers, Not Just Analytics

It is hard to argue with the claim that Analytics is the hottest buzzword in the hotel business today. More specifically, the impact of Big Data is now a global […]

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Hotel rates skyrocket for SuperBowl 2016

Hotel owners in San Francisco are cashing in big for Super Bowl 2016. A recent survey conducted by CheapHotels.org found that they are raising their hotel rates substantially for the […]

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STR: EMEA, Americas, and US hotel performance for September 2015

According to hotel performance data compiled for September 2015 by STR Global, when compared to September 2014, Europe reported a 2.3% increase in occupancy to 80.7%, a 5.4% increase in […]

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Is American Airlines basement pricing a smart strategy?

American Airlines (Nasdaq: AAL) plans to offer exclusive, low-priced air tickets to address a concern that ultra-low cost airlines such as Spirit and Frontier are luring cost-sensitive, nonstop travelers from […]

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Big ideas about SEO for small hotels

NB This is a viewpoint by Brandon Dennis, VP of marketing at Cloudbeds. Sure, with an endless marketing budget, any hotel can get perfect SEO. But what about hotels with […]

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The evolving nature of revenue management

NB: This is a guest article by Stefan Wolf – SVP Revenue Management & Distribution at Onyx Hospitality The act of providing accommodation to travellers has been around for a […]

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The Evolution of a Hotel CRS

The central reservation system (CRS) that hotels know today traces its history back to the 1950s, following a chance encounter between the CEO of American Airlines and a senior IBM […]

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Airbnb Is the next big Distribution Channel

For years, analysts have been talking about the disruptive impact of Airbnb’s alternative lodging solution to the hotel industry, but we think they are missing the point. History Lesson Amazon.com […]

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Spas Continue to Boost Hotel Revenue and Profit Growth

Hotel spa departments continue to contribute to the revenue and profit growth of U.S. hotels. According to the 2015 edition of Trends in the Hotel Spa Industry, hotel spa department […]

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Want more Revenue? Sell your Destination

Within the last five years, the term “travel like a local” has resurfaced as a resounding credo among modern travelers. Travelers no longer seek souvenirs, they covet unique experiences. Today, […]

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