pricing
Hotels don’t appear to be that scared of Airbnb
The hotel industry has been turning up the volume on its opposition to Airbnb in recent weeks. But it’s not clear that the hotels themselves are getting more worried […]
Tokyo room rates soar in 2015
AVERAGE hotel room rates in Asia-Pacific escalated last year, with Tokyo, Sydney and Singapore being the three most expensive cities for hotel bookings, according to research released by corporate […]
Hotel Contract Negotiations: Tougher Dealings, Softer Rates
The negotiating season for 2016 corporate hotel rates proved to be even more challenging than in previous years, but efforts paid off, as rate increases came in softer than forecast […]
Hospitality industry pricing: Where is it heading?
There is much debate within hospitality circles on the growing pressures on pricing and the problems revenue managers are having making decisions on when to sell a room, who […]
Hotel Industry outlook: A crash or soft landing?
Hoteliers, analysts and investors aren’t quite sure what to expect of the hotel industry’s performance in 2016 and beyond. But what could previous declines tell us about what to […]
How to Increase Rate Growth Despite A Softening Market
NB: This is an article from nSight for Travel There’s concern in the hospitality industry that 2016 will be a transition year. A year that turns the corner from […]
Priceline ‘Doesn’t Appreciate’ Hotel Chains’ Direct Booking Moves
With hotel chains such as Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International making a major push for direct bookings and offering loyalty program members lower rates than they give to online […]
A Revenue Management mistake that needs avoiding
NB: This is an article by RateGain As a revenue manager, taking a decision on the right price is the most important part of your role. However, for your […]
The Pros & Cons of the Commonly Used Booking Restrictions
NB: This is an article from RevPar Guru Every hotelier has used booking restrictions in their pricing strategy at one time or another. Whether a minimum length of stay (MinLOS) […]
Hotel industry disputes report about Airbnb impact in NYC
Hospitality research firm STR released a report this week asserting that Airbnb is having no material impact on hotel room demand in Manhattan, a finding that is being challenged […]