ancillary

Airlines and cruise lines have been doing it very profitably for years. Now hotels are finally recognizing the lucrative potential of ancillary revenue opportunities. A study from Cornell shows that […]

“I never guess. It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.” –Sir […]

While it’s obvious that selling hotel rooms provides the primary source of income for hoteliers, an EyeforTravel report, Ancillary Revenues in the Hospitality Industry, revealed that nearly one third of […]

Ancillary bookings represent a significant opportunity for hotels to add revenue while increasing guest engagement. The airline industry adopted the practice of cross-selling and up-selling trip extras more than a […]

When three global technology trends combine with two industry-specific trends, can the planets align to transform the online relationship between airline and travellers? For decades, airlines have worked to perfect […]

Estimated airline a la carte revenue worldwide in 2017 stood at US$57 billion, with European airlines leading at US$19.4 billion followed by Asian carriers at US$15.8 billion. The estimates from […]

As technology constantly evolves, so does revenue management (RM). Dan Skodol, VP of Revenue Analytics at Rainmaker, recently gave a presentation on the top trends in revenue management. The trends […]

You are so much more than a bed! For every traveler stepping through your doors, there are ten more locals waiting to take advantage of what your hotel has to […]

The notion of ‘right product, at right time and at right price’ may be something airlines understand only too well but they still aren’t getting it right. Today many airlines […]

When strategising about the optimisation of your hotel’s revenue streams, hotel parking and its lucrative opportunities rarely come to mind. For most hotel managers, the parking they offer to their […]