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Choctaw Casinos & Resorts transforms its revenue strategy with SiteMinder

SiteMinder

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts’ hospitality is deeply connected to the Choctaw Nation’s rich cultural heritage. We spoke with Edmund Wong, Corporate Director of Revenue Optimization for Choctaw Nation on how SiteMinder has transformed their revenue strategy and streamlined operations across their properties.

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Raymond Habibe appointed Hotel Manager at Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino in Palm Beach

eHotelier

Raymond’s journey in hospitality began with the grand opening of the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, where he served as assistant controller. His career with Marriott International in the Caribbean flourished with finance leadership roles at the Marriott Curacao and Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino.

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EBITDAR explained: Driving financial health for hotels

Cloudbeds

This makes it particularly relevant for businesses like hotels (but also restaurants, casinos, or airlines), which often face high rent expenses. EBITDAR formula explained One way to calculate EBITDAR is first to determine earnings by subtracting all expenses from revenue and then adding back five cost categories.

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How Live Concerts from Famous Bands Affect Hotel Occupancy

eZee Absolute

The city’s hospitality association reported a 35% increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR) compared to the same weekend in the previous year. This highlights how major events like concerts create new revenue streams across various accommodation options, not just traditional hotels.

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Helping hotel guests and owners breathe easy

Hotel Business

This can have a significant impact on the guest experience if underreported and can hamper a hotels revenue-earning potential as well. Hotels across segments have begun doing so, which has proven to be a high-margin revenue enhancement that generates significant upside. New and effective sensor technology exists to do just that.

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Choosing between branded vs. boutique

Hotel Business

Evaluating the financial landscape and access to capital From a financial standpoint, both branded and boutique hotel models come with distinct cost structures and revenue potential. However, they also typically benefit from stronger revenue performance through a lift in RevPAR and access to global booking and loyalty channels.

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The Big Game: The real action is off the field

Hotel Business

Its the ultimate playbook on how to maximize revenue from engaged audiencesand it doesnt just belong to the NFL anymore. For hoteliers, casino operators and entertainment execs, the real action isnt on the field in New Orleans. The only question is whether hotels and casinos are capitalizing on it. This isn’t a theory.