Revenue Hub

MARCH 15, 2024

Overall, the arrival of Swift is positive for pricing in every hotel market we look at, although the level of variation from destination to destination can be quite extreme, for reasons we will discuss later. We can see that the effect on hotel room pricing in some cities is staggering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. As food prices rise, restaurants should try to stay within their target ratio for food cost to gross food revenue in order to maintain target profits.

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Boutique Hotel News

JUNE 16, 2023

UK: The four-star Lion Hotel , located in Criccieth, Gwynedd in North Wales, is up for sale at a reduced price of £1,800,000 marketed by business property adviser Christie & Co. The post The Lion Hotel for sale at reduced price of £1.8 It can easily surpass this now with the right operator.”

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Revenue Hub

MARCH 18, 2024

Discount pricing is a strategy in which you offer your hotel rooms at a lower price to draw guests, boost demand, increase sales volume, or decrease perishable inventory. This pricing strategy can be applied temporarily for promotional purposes or over an extended period to help position your hotel.

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Revenue Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Open pricing is a hotel pricing and room distribution strategy that sells rooms at a rate that will both benefit the customer and provide the highest possible profit for the hotel at the same time. How does open pricing work? Open pricing offers more flexibility than the popular BAR strategy used by most hotels.

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Revenue Hub

MARCH 15, 2024

Hoteliers and revenue managers rely on effective hotel price monitoring to optimize revenue and maximize profitability. By understanding market trends, demand patterns, and competitor pricing strategies, hoteliers can adjust their pricing strategies in real time to attract more guests and maintain a competitive edge in the industry.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2024

Introduction - You have the best pricing strategy in place. You have even implemented pricing automation. The power or AI; Machine learning and how it is imperative to maintain market share and profitability. Last edition we talked about it. Having a powerful RMS is not enough.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hotel price monitoring is a crucial practice that involves tracking the prices of hotel rooms, both within your own portfolio and across competitors. This data-driven approach enables you to make informed pricing decisions, ensuring you remain competitive in the market while maximising revenue.

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Revenue Hub

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

We touch on the potential benefits of adopting automated pricing systems for revenue management, occupancy optimization, and reducing manual efforts, especially in smaller properties where dedicated resources are limited.

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Revenue Hub

APRIL 4, 2024

After a series of lawsuits, newly expressed interest in a case by the DOJ and FTC could signal more scrutiny over alleged hotel pricing collusion. Department of Justice is ramping up its scrutiny of how algorithmic price-fixing impacts consumers across multiple verticals, including the hotel industry.

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MEWS

MAY 18, 2023

Having a robust hostel pricing strategy is essential to a hostel's profitability. You want to find the price that gives you a competitive edge but isn't too high to scare away potential guests. It will depend upon the hostel location, the type of guests, your competitive set, how well your hostel is rated and market trends.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2024

Identifying a significant gap in the market, Dan Zhang (Associate Dean for Research and Academics at University of Colorado Boulder) saw an opportunity to bring advanced, AI-driven pricing optimization to independent hotels, which represent about two-thirds of the market yet lack the sophisticated pricing strategies of their franchised counterparts.

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Revenue Hub

MARCH 11, 2024

Cost-based pricing is the easiest and most financially secure way of determining prices. NB: This is an article from Mews Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date A cost-plus strategy puts a profit margin on top of your prices, which should be your go-to strategy during times of regular demand.

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Revenue Hub

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

NB: This is an article from Lighthouse (formerly OTA Insight) Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Your property should have a tailored pricing strategy that fits its unique needs, but there are common industry practices that can be honed to compliment your business and improve performance.

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Hotelogix

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Pricing strategies in the hotel industry is one topic that will forever be discussed by hoteliers the world over. That being said, there are some hotel room pricing strategies that have steadily proven to be effective. A combination of different pricing methods can take you a long way in attaining success in the hospitality industry.

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Hotel Owner

JULY 28, 2023

Redcraig Lodges in Bridge of Dee has been brought to market for an asking price of £690,000. The listing includes four self-contained one-bedroom holiday lodges in a location ideally situated for Aberdeen, as well as separate detached four-bedroom owners’ accommodation.

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SiteMinder

MAY 28, 2023

While prices for all German accommodation providers rose by seven per cent between 2019 to 2022, prices among those with 20 rooms or less grew 22 per cent in the same period. “However, generally, we have seen that smaller properties are leading the hotel industry in raising their pricing to reflect macroeconomic shifts.”

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Revenue Hub

JULY 27, 2023

NB: This is an article from Demand Calendar One of the most pivotal decisions is setting the right price policy for hotel rooms. A hotel’s pricing strategy can be the difference between empty rooms and a bustling, thriving business. The hotel sets the room rates based on the market and competitor rates, which apply to everyone.

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Revenue Hub

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In a hospitality industry marked by fierce competition and evolving consumer preferences, dynamic pricing has emerged as an indispensable strategy for success. This nuanced pricing approach, characterized by its responsiveness to market dynamics, plays a crucial role in enhancing key performance indicators (KPIs) for hotels.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2024

The global restaurant fryers market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6 The market sales are on course to increase from US$ 495.6 Million by 2033, according to Future Market Insights. percent over the forecast period of 2023 to 2033. Million in 2023 to US$ 854.6

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Hotel Owner

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Atholl Hotel in Aberdeen has reduced its asking price from £3.5m to “better reflect” the market. Co-owners Gordon Sinclair and Richard Nicoll first marketed the 34-bedroom property in June last year. The Atholl was previously being marketed by Bruce and Co but now Cornerstone Business Agents are responsible for the sale.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

According to the 2024 State of the Meetings Industry report from Knowland and ConferenceDirect , pricing continues to be an issue with 47% of meeting planners. Highlights from the survey include: The rise in F&B and AV prices of up to 50% is a game changer for event design and production.

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Revenue Hub

DECEMBER 15, 2023

For hotels, this time offers a golden opportunity to implement effective pricing strategies that not only cater to the surge in guests but also optimize revenue generation. Dynamic Pricing Model Implementing a dynamic pricing model allows hotels to adjust rates based on demand fluctuations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Striking a balance between value and price. Is it possible to strike a balance between value and price to satisfy both parties? To answer that question, Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) examined two factors: the impact of price increases on QSR sales performance and consumers’ perception of value. Is it possible?

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 18, 2023

What is competitor based pricing? Competitor-based pricing or competition-based pricing is a data-driven approach where businesses use advanced analytics to set their prices based on competitors’ rates. But it’s not just about matching or undercutting competitors’ prices.

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Hotel Owner

JULY 28, 2023

The Gaskell Arms Hotel and Restaurant, situated in Much Wenlock, has been brought to market at the revised price of offers in excess of £750,000. Formerly a 17th Century coaching Inn, The Gaskell Arms has become a landmark in the sought after mediaeval town.

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Revenue Hub

OCTOBER 3, 2023

ZHAW School of Management and Law, based in Winterthur, Switzerland, conducted a study of 37 hotels that implemented dynamic pricing in 2021 and 2022, evaluating the effectiveness and impact of the RoomPriceGenie revenue management system. What are the internal effects on competencies after starting with dynamic pricing?

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Revenue Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Pricing is a critical element of a hotel’s revenue management strategy. NB: This is an article from Agilysys The right pricing approach can help hotels optimize profitability, attract the right customer segments, and maximize return on margins. Each segment has distinct needs, booking behaviors, and willingness to pay.

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Hotel Owner

JUNE 16, 2023

Welsh family-run seaside hotel, The Lion, has been brought to market for the first time since 1978 for a reduced asking price of £1.8m. The hotel is located in the heart of Criccieth, Gwynedd, just a short walk from the town’s main beachfront.

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Revenue Hub

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the good old days, hotel room pricing used to be simple. As a result, however, hotels were often under priced when travellers were willing to pay more and overpriced when travellers were price sensitive. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Today, most hotels take a dynamic approach to pricing.

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Revenue Hub

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Value-added pricing, also known as value-based pricing, is a pricing strategy in which a hotel sets its prices based on what a customer believes the value of a room or service to be. But what is value based pricing in hotels specifically? Why should hotels implement a value added pricing strategy?

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Hotel Owner

JULY 3, 2023

The way that the majority of hotel businesses currently make price level decisions is by looking at historical data, taking what happened last year and comparing that with the upcoming dates year-on-year. This volatility is a consequence of changing patterns in demand across different markets and different customer segments.

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Revenue Hub

JANUARY 17, 2024

NB: This is an article from BEONx , one of our Expert Partners During the last few years, a unique and powerful phenomenon has occurred in this industry market: we have been witnesses of a swing similar to that of a pendulum, not only recovering from the challenging situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, but surpassing unexpected limits.

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Revenue Hub

JULY 26, 2023

NB: This is an article from Global Asset Solutions Unlike other products that can be stored and sold later, the prices of hotel room nights often fluctuate based on supply and demand, with prices typically rising during peak seasons or when major events are happening and falling during slower periods.

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Revenue Hub

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Using CompSets is fine for benchmarking but not for making pricing decisions. But please don’t use it as a basis for a pricing or marketing strategy to individual consumers. CompSet prices are a particularly mysterious form of alchemy. Primary data driven strategies were better at optimising revenue 80% of the time.”

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Revenue Hub

OCTOBER 10, 2023

NB: This is an article from BEONx , one of our Expert Partners When it comes to maximizing revenue and occupancy rates, dynamic pricing strategies have taken a quantum leap forward. This comprehensive guide not only demystifies dynamic pricing but also showcases innovative approaches to elevate your hotel’s performance.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 10, 2023

What is hotel price monitoring? Hotel price monitoring is a crucial practice that involves tracking the prices of hotel rooms, both within your own portfolio and across competitors. This data-driven approach enables you to make informed pricing decisions , ensuring you remain competitive in the market while maximising revenue.

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