pricing

green apple and red apple being compared in the same way hotels compare themselves to others but this could lead to comparisonitis

Beat “Comparisonitis” as a Revenue Leader

We love talking about how we’re different, but when it comes to setting prices, many revenue teams still fall into a trap I call Comparisonitis

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hotel room categories are key along with descriptions photos and pricing that sells

Room Categories: Descriptions, Photos, and Pricing That Sell

Managing room categories is one of the most challenging aspects of hotel revenue management. It’s especially important for small independent properties

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Why Raising Prices in High-Demand Periods Isn’t Exploitation

By understanding and implementing demand based prices, you can create a business model that meets market needs and enhances guest satisfaction

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What is Hotel Room Type Mapping and the Benefits?

Accurate room type mapping at your hotel enhances your revenue management strategy, enabling clear, strategic control over visibility and pricing

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a roller coaster reflecting the ups and downs in booking patterns and how the shoulder season is a good time to drive bookings without the competitive frenzy of peak time

Strategies for Selling Out During Shoulder Season

These shoulder season strategies are all about being precise in your targeting and innovative in your offerings. These tactics do more than just fill rooms

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How To Increase Your ADR – Part 3 (Take A Walk)

Whilst ADR gains can be made by channel shift or dynamic pricing strategies, you can also make an immediate impact by simply reviewing your product offering

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Hotel Pricing for Buyouts: How to Maximize Revenue with Groups

When a single group books the entire property, hotels secure guaranteed revenue, eliminating concerns about vacancy rates and providing predictable income

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7 Taboo Topics in Commercial Strategy

Discussing these taboo topics in commercial strategy is crucial. Open conversations about revenue management challenges can break down barriers

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Rate Wars: When Hotels Engage in ‘Price Espionage’

By embracing both new school tactics and old school wisdom, hoteliers can stay ahead in this ever-competitive landscape and win the rate wars

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The Travel Rate Debate: Selecting Dynamic vs. Fixed Hotel Pricing

With varying approaches to dynamic pricing in the marketplace, buyers cannot always be certain that dynamic rates outperform static rates

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