pricing

The Psychology of Pricing: Takeaways from HSMAI ROC 2017

What does every revenue manager need to know about the psychology of pricing? NB: This is an article by Rainmaker Dan Skodol, Rainmaker’s VP of Revenue, gave a 2020 Lightning Round […]

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Should airlines cut fares to pull the punters?

More and more people are travelling, yet money is still tight in aviation. That is very clear from the news coming out of the industry’s big 2017 event – this […]

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The rate undercutting trend you don’t know about yet

Hotels know they need to be watching their parity. Rate undercutting is so widespread that it’s taken as a given, and, in this industry, a successful ecommerce business depends on […]

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How To Build & Analyse a Successful Hotel Rate Plan

How do you design a successful rate plan for your hotel? Why are some rate plans more successful than others? When you create rate plans, try and tap into your […]

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Why Rate Disparity Matters, and What to Do About It

Rate disparity, if left unchecked, can seriously impact your hotel’s bottom line. Hotels often find themselves with lower rates on OTAs and other third party channels than they do on […]

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Pricing does not equal Revenue Management for Hotels

When dynamic pricing was first introduced to revenue management the idea of managing transient pricing for hotels on a day to day basis was considered quite new – even radical. […]

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It’s time to question your revenue strategy

New hotels are breaking ground, renovating or reflagging in nearly every single market. Industry consolidation continues to fuel online behemoths like Booking.com and Expedia with no signs of stopping. A […]

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Steady Rates and Inconsistent Bookings Ongoing Trend for US Hotels

Heading into the summer months, North American hoteliers are continuing to experience stable average daily rates (ADR) alongside decreases in bookings during the second quarter of 2017. According to new […]

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How hotels can counter high OTA cancellation rates

To entice consumers to book early, OTAs frequently advertise a free cancellation policy. Along with booking well in advance, the same tactic is used to encourage consumers to book multiple […]

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Is Your Pre-Opening Revenue Strategy in Place

The swift pace in which hotels are being constructed and opened has led many industry experts to question how prepared hotels are for optimizing their revenue potential. This becomes especially […]

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