hotels
ADR Growth Expected to Drive US Lodging
An updated lodging forecast released today by PwC US expects average daily rate (“ADR”) to drive revenue per available room (“RevPAR”) increases in a more meaningful way through the second-half […]
Why Revenue Managers Should Be Paid More
Revenue Managers are still not being paid as well as many of their colleagues. Yet, it is hard to argue with the notion that Revenue Management is now the most “mission […]
MEA hotels increase revPAR, ADR and occupancy
STR Global reports that hotels in the Middle East and Africa region reported positive results in three key performance metrics in their compiled July 2015 data. The biggest rise by […]
Experts weigh in on how to disclose resort fees
Whether to bundle resort fees into room rates or separate them is a source of debate in the hotel industry, but experts agree that transparency and full disclosure are musts. […]
How Distribution Systems Are Like Seat Belts
Many of us with children have faced the question: “Why do I have to wear a seat belt?” Most people use them, of course, because there’s no great alternative for […]
Top five things GMs need to know about revenue
In today’s seemingly ever-changing hospitality market, hotel general managers (GMs) have become the key collaborators linking marketing, sales, reservations and e-commerce divisions within a property. NB This is a guest […]
Strong advance bookings show positive outlook
As the end of summer nears, hotels in major North American markets are focusing on capturing bookings for early 2016 as opposed to last-minute travel deals, according to data from […]
Airbnb may become a direct threat to hotels
Airbnb, originally a short-term rental listings platform, may become a direct threat to hotels, according to some asset managers and chain executives. The alarm was heightened when the San Francisco […]
PPHE Hotel Group announces strong revenue
The PPHE Hotel Group has announced a strong overall performance in its financial results for the first half of the year, including a boosted revenue but a fall in profit […]
Most Valuable High Touch Channels in the Digital Age
These days, the guest journey has grown more complex. On a typical day in 2015, millions of people worldwide will book lodging accommodations. The exponential growth of the internet and […]
