revenue
US RevPAR starts to soften in May
The U.S. hotel industry still is setting records, but its RevPAR failed to hit the 6% growth threshold for the first time this year. But with new records comes some […]
How Profitable Will RevPAR Growth Be in 2015
Like other industries, profits in the hotel business are achieved when revenues exceed the cost of operations. In 2015, there are several factors that will enhance the ability of hotel […]
Disrupting distribution
For many hotels in Europe and across the globe, wholesalers and distributors are important – sometimes vital – business partners. With every passing year, these partners are evolving their business […]
Travel industry must accept freedom in distribution
If you go out to buy a new car the dealer will tell you the cost for the basic vehicle. Then they let you select the extras, such as sat-nav […]
Understanding the relationship between GM and Revenue
If the general manager is the captain of the hotel ship, the director of revenue needs to be a strong first mate. The GM and the director of revenue need […]
Revenue management takes center stage
Consumer protection in online marketing is a hot topic these days. Consumer awareness is a big win in the hospitality industry, where deceptive practices have been going on for years, […]
Leisure and Group Segments Driving Hotel Performance
Hotel performance in major North American markets experienced positive growth in rate and occupancy, according to data from the June 2015 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). “As we move […]
5 traits of a successful revenue manager
Revenue strategy is probably the newest profession in the hotel industry and one more important than ever. At the dawn of the discipline, the GM or director of marketing at […]
Atlanta RevPAR growth is robust
Metro Atlanta is one of the Southeast United States’ premier metropolitan areas and strongest hotel markets. The market is broken up into seven primary submarkets, containing central and suburban areas: […]
Look Ahead, Not Back, to Forecast Demand
For years, revenue managers and hoteliers have typically forecast demand by looking at historical booking information and then the pickup or pace of ongoing reservations leading up to an actual […]
