inventory

6 Secrets to manage hotel occupancy during slow periods

Every hotel, regardless of the size or type, experiences days, weeks or months of slow periods. Every hotel has an off season when vacancies outnumber occupancies. During these low peak […]

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Hotel Supply and Demand: How to Maximise Room Revenue

The law of supply and demand is one of the most basic, and also one of the most important, microeconomic principles. NB: This is an article from NetAffinity The relationship […]

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Three Thoughts on the Emergence of Airbnb as an OTA

As new lodging options emerge, specifically alternative accommodations such as Airbnb, the hospitality industry must evolve to the changing landscape. NB: This is an article from Rainmaker We’ve kept track […]

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4 things to know about hotel performance metrics

As the U.S. hotel industry marks eight years of continued monthly revenue per available room growth, analysts are digging deeper into performance data to explain the trends behind these numbers […]

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How to compare hotel channel manager providers

  One of the most important pieces of technology for your hotel is a channel manager. Whether you’ve already invested in a channel management solution or are in the early […]

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Why the Gulf’s hotel boom doesn’t have to lead to bust

According to figures from hotel data company STR, Dubai currently has the largest hotel room pipeline of any city in the world, standing at over 50,000 rooms on an existing […]

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Why 2018 Will Be Great: Hotel Industry Forecast

The big news in 2017 was the stock market, consumer confidence and the economy in general. Tax reform, wage growth, reduced regulations and the strength of our nation could keep […]

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Hotel Rooms vs Apples. Specifics of Managing Perishable Inventory

Revenue Management techniques are dictated by the type of product you’re selling. What are the main characteristics of hotel rooms as a product and what makes it different from, let’s […]

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Tips to optimize ADR and occupancy rates at your independent hotel

The Average Daily Rate or the ADR in the hotel industry is often a primary concern for most hotel owners. However, in today’s times, every hotel owner including independent hoteliers […]

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How to Sell Hotel Rooms Without Offering Discounts

Slashing room rates can feel like an obvious and easy solution to a decline in bookings. However, your marketing strategy should not appear obvious or easy. Low prices invite the […]

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