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Strategies for Reducing Hotel Variable Costs Per Occupied Room

Revenue Hub

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Definition of variable costs First, let’s define what variable costs are. Additionally, by comparing actual costs to budgeted costs, hotels can determine if they are on track to meet their financial goals. There are several ways to track variable costs in a hotel.

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Sometimes less is more

Hotel Business

Why hoteliers don’t like to think about their phone system From an onsite communication standpoint, old phone systems and PBX equipment have traditionally been in the category of more—more equipment, more vendors and more maintenance. No budget for capital expenditures. Concerns about disruption to their business.

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What to Look for in All-in-One Restaurant Management Software

Synergy Suite

Definition and Benefits All-in-One Restaurant Management System: How the Pieces Fit In this article, we’ll discuss what you should look for when exploring your restaurant management software option. Excellent Support and Maintenance Look for a software provider that offers reliable support and maintenance services.

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Bathroom design trends 2023: 11 styles set to make a splash this year

Boutique Hotelier

Of course, there is one problem with trend pieces such as this and that is most people don’t have the luxury of a massive bathroom in their house or the budget to update their bathroom every year. Swapping out tiles for stone slabs will make cleaning your shower much more low-maintenance, as you will no longer need to worry about grout.

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Are hotels a good investment?

Les Roches

Introduction to hotel investment Before we get started on sharing the benefits of hotel investing and whether owning a hotel is profitable, reviewing the definition of hotel investment and the current state of the hotel industry is a good place to start. You could opt for a resort, boutique, or budget hotel.

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Restaurant Payroll and HR Software: Make it Easy on Yourself

Synergy Suite

Support and Maintenance Consider the level of support and maintenance provided by the payroll and HR solution provider. Budget Consider the affordability of the payroll and HR solution in relation to your restaurant’s budget.

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What is Hotel Revenue Management?

Xotels

XOTELS – Revenue Management eBook In the first chapter of this eBook, we will go over the definition of what is revenue management in the hotel and hospitality industry. Article Summary: What is the Definition of Revenue Management? property maintenance) and comparatively low variable costs (e.g.,

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