TravelNet

MAY 19, 2025

Solid occupancy isnt enough anymore. While occupancy is still a core metric, relying on it too heavily can leave your property management business vulnerable to seasonal swings, economic uncertainty, and a volatile demand environment. Ancillary revenue to the rescue! Markets are saturated. Competition is fierce. The good news?

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Occupancy Revenue Marketing Market 59

Hotel Management

JULY 15, 2025

Perth posted its highest June average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record, driven by sporting events and concerts, according to preliminary data from CoStar. Hotel occupancy was its highest for the month of June since 2015 at 77.7% On 23 June, occupancy reached 81%, and ADR and RevPAR hit AU$226.79

Average Daily Rate 130

Average Daily Rate Occupancy Events Revenue 130

Cloudbeds

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This scalability is especially valuable for hotels – as more information is collected about guest behavior, booking trends , and occupancy patterns the more precise rate adjustments, inventory management, and marketing strategies will be in the future. Why it’s important for hotels? Why it’s important for hotels?

Upsell 105

Upsell Occupancy Revenue Management Revenue 105

Hotel News Resource

JULY 15, 2025

Often considered a dull, technical aspect of occupancy metrics for large chains, hotel revenue management has easily been written off as being just about numbers and pricing. In reality, it is a strategic, creative discipline that can unlock significant value across all types of hotels and operations.

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Revenue Management Revenue Management Occupancy 68

Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

No need to obsess over RevPAR or lose sleep over ADR – there are much more important metrics out there for revenue managers. Revenue management is not a walk in the park. The latest guide by Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, explores the new success metrics for revenue managers. Get your copy here.

Revenue Management 130

Revenue Management Revenue Management Hospitality 130

Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Australias hotel sector is on track for a full recovery by the end of 2025, with all major cities recording occupancy growth, according to new CBRE data. National occupancy rates sit at 71%, up 2% year-on-year, while average daily rate (ADR) remains stable at AU$240 and revenue per available room (RevPAR) is up 3.8%

Average Daily Rate 130

Average Daily Rate Occupancy Pipeline Tourism 130

Hotel Speak

MAY 30, 2025

Everything we do must connect to them ‘ ethos and how this approach has not only revolutionised the guest experience but has also become the driving force behind a more holistic and resilient revenue generation strategy, one that prioritises Revenue Per Available Guest (RevPAG) and cultivates meaningful, long-lasting guest relationships.

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Revenue Business Ancillary Revenue Travel 101

STAAH

JULY 1, 2025

But while these platforms drive bookings, they can also cause unintended revenue loss — not because the platforms are flawed, but because of avoidable mistakes in how hotels manage them. These five mistakes can quietly eat away at your revenue, even when occupancy looks strong. The good news?

OTA 83

OTA Revenue B2B ROI 83

STAAH

APRIL 29, 2025

Advanced Strategies to Maximize Revenue a. Dynamic Pricing: Real-Time Revenue Optimization c. Todays winners in hospitality are those who use tools like a Channel Manager not only to sync availability but to maximize revenue, streamline operations, and build a resilient digital strategy. A drop below 30% occupancy?

Revenue 86

Revenue Management OTA Average Daily Rate 86

Lodging

JANUARY 23, 2025

hotel industry reported record-high average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR), but the countrys growth rate was its lowest since the declines of 2020, according to CoStars 2024 year-end data. Hotel Performance 2024 (Percentage change from 2023): Occupancy: 63 percent (flat) ADR: $158.67 (up 1.7 WASHINGTONThe U.S.

Average Daily Rate 147

Average Daily Rate Occupancy Revenue Marketing 147

Xotels

JULY 11, 2025

Think revenue management is just for the big hotel chains or that it’s all about jacking up prices? Believe me when I say, as the COO of a revenue management consulting firm, that at least one of the below misconceptions is draining your hotel’s profits faster than a leaky faucet. It’s about precision, not panic.

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Revenue Management Revenue Management Overbooking 40

SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2025

Serving as intermediaries in the travel industry, bed banks enable hotels to increase occupancy without directly managing complex distribution channels. This blog will tell you everything you need to know about bed banks, including how you can get connected to them and grow your hotel’s revenue.

OTA 96

OTA Occupancy Revenue B2B 96

Lodging

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

For 2024, projected gains in average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) were each downgraded, -0.5 Occupancy for the year was lowered 0.1 NASHVILLE—STR and Tourism Economics ​downgraded the growth rate in the final U.S. hotel forecast revision of 2024. percentage points to +1.5 percent and down 0.6 ppts to +1.4

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Forecasting Average Daily Rate Occupancy Tourism 262

Hotel Management

APRIL 21, 2025

According to Colliers Hotels New Zealand Hotel Market Snapshot for Q1, based on information from Hotel Data New Zealand, revenue per available room (RevPAR) was up 6.5% to NZ$239 in Queenstown for the year ending 31 March. This follows a record average daily rate of NZ$673 that was reached on 31 December 2024.

Average Daily Rate 130

Average Daily Rate Occupancy Tourism Forecasting 130

STAAH

JUNE 16, 2025

This seamless integration has not only minimized errors and enhanced booking accuracy but also played a pivotal role in driving revenue growth for the hotel chain, positioning it for continued success in a competitive market.

Revenue 81

Revenue Operations OTA Global Distribution System 81

Hotel Management

MARCH 18, 2025

By leveraging technology and personalisation – such as dynamic pricing, seamless check-ins, tailored recommendations, and themed perks – hotels can enhance stays, strengthen guest loyalty, and sustain revenue well beyond the event. But price surges alone wont guarantee long-term success for hotels.

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Events Hotels Occupancy Dining 182

SiteMinder

JULY 13, 2025

For operators managing furnished apartments, aparthotels, or extended-stay inventory, this shift represents a significant revenue opportunity. What is the opportunity around extended-stay revenue? Even at lower nightly rates, the cumulative revenue per guest far exceeds short-term bookings.

Revenue 52

Revenue Average Length of Stay Accommodation Occupancy 52

STAAH

MAY 4, 2025

We spoke to luxury Bali property, The Komus, team about how STAAH has helped them with Get Google to boost direct revenue and bookings. Tackling low online visibility and direct revenue Before implementing STAAHs Get Google , The Komus online visibility through search was limited.

Revenue 81

Revenue OTA Shopping Occupancy 81

Lodging

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

5 percent increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth for 2024, down from the previously estimated 1.2 This revision reflects a 40 basis point (bps) decrease in expected occupancy compared to the prior forecast, […] The post CBRE: U.S. CBRE now forecasts a.5 percent in August.

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Forecasting Occupancy Revenue Hotels 290

Social Hospitality

JUNE 25, 2025

Craft Unique Guest Journeys Through Personalization One of the most visible applications of AI is leveraging personalization to drive revenue growth and foster loyalty. According to Hotelchamp , hotels that implement these types of personalization strategies have seen revenue increases of 10% to 30%. Tools like ChatGPT and Jasper.ai

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Digital Marketing Marketing Market Hotels 130

Hotel Speak

JUNE 11, 2025

Delayed responses to maintenance issues quietly erode customer trust, damage reputation, and ultimately eat away at revenue. According to industry studies, a single-star drop in online ratings can reduce revenue per available room (RevPAR) by 5–9% in a competitive market. The Hidden Costs of Maintenance Delays 1.

Revenue 70

Revenue Operations Services Occupancy 70

Hotel Management

APRIL 8, 2025

With two consecutive long weekends plus school holidays, Queensland has a prime opportunity to recover some of the estimated $300 million in lost revenue caused by recent weather events. This surge in demand is a great sign for the regions resilience and ongoing recovery.

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Tourism Events Occupancy Hotels 130

Hotel Speak

MAY 23, 2025

The hospitality industry is more data-driven than ever, yet marketing and revenue teams are still dancing to different tunes and that digital disconnect is costing real-life revenue. In a sector where hotel marketing budgets often account for just two to three percent of overall revenue 1 , there is precious little margin for error.

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Revenue Hotel Marketing Marketing Market 57

Hotel Business

JULY 10, 2025

This new integration allows hotels to leverage real-time occupancy data to automate and personalize direct booking campaigns. The partnership will offer several key benefits, including: Increased direct booking conversion: Personalized offers will be provided based on real-time occupancy data, driving higher conversion rates.

Occupancy 59

Occupancy Hotels Revenue Marketing 59

Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth for 2024, down from the previously estimated 1.2% This revision reflects a 40-basis point (bps) decrease in expected occupancy compared to the prior forecast, with occupancy anticipated to decline by 30 bps year-over-year. decline in occupancy. CBRE now forecasts a 0.5%

Average Daily Rate 111

Average Daily Rate Forecasting Occupancy Hotels 111

STAAH

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

With the STAAH Booking Engine, hotels can set dynamic pricing based on room occupancy or type, while the WatchMyRate feature boosts direct bookings, enhancing guest experience, and maximize revenue. The STAAH Channel Manager enables hotels to efficiently list and manage inventory across multiple booking channels.

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Resorts Occupancy Operations Hotels 110

Hotel Speak

JUNE 17, 2025

It helps fill tables during off-peak times, maximising restaurant occupancy and revenue. For more information on Profitroom, visit www.profitroom.com and for information on ResDiary visit www.resdiary.com The post Profitroom and ResDiary join forces to boost UK hotel and pub F&B revenue appeared first on Hotel Speak.

Revenue 52

Revenue Dining Hotels Scale 52

STAAH

JULY 1, 2025

But while these platforms drive bookings, they can also cause unintended revenue loss — not because the platforms are flawed, but because of avoidable mistakes in how hotels manage them. These five mistakes can quietly eat away at your revenue, even when occupancy looks strong. The good news?

OTA 52

OTA Revenue B2B ROI 52

Hotel Business

JULY 24, 2025

Ancillary revenues increased 19% compared to second quarter 2024 and 13% on a year-to date basis. Internationally, RevPAR results were driven by continued pricing power, offset by a decline in occupancy. In China, RevPAR decreased 8% year-over-year reflecting a decline in occupancy and continued pricing pressure. per share. “We

Pipeline 59

Pipeline Ancillary Revenue Revenue Operations 59

eHotelier

JULY 9, 2025

This new integration allows hotels to leverage real-time occupancy data to automate and personalize direct booking campaigns. The partnership will offer several key benefits, including: Advertisements Increased Direct Booking Conversion: Personalized offers will be provided based on real-time occupancy data, driving higher conversion rates.

Marketing 52

Marketing Market Occupancy Revenue Management 52

TravelNet

JUNE 25, 2025

For example, in 2024, New York State passed legislation allowing counties to establish STR registries, requiring platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo to submit detailed data on listings and occupancy. Tax compliance: States and localities want their fair share of lodging taxes (often called transient occupancy taxes or TOT).

Revenue 52

Revenue Occupancy Fair Share Operations 52

Hotel News Resource

MAY 14, 2025

The number of factors identified to impact the success of a hotels revenue management strategy continues to grow. I'm here to argue that there is one factor more important than all of these, and it is often overlooked in the revenue management discussion.

Ancillary Revenue 76

Ancillary Revenue Revenue Management Occupancy Revenue 76

Webrezpro

JULY 23, 2025

In addition to occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR, there’s another key metric that reveals whether your pricing and operational […] The post An Independent Hotelier’s Guide to Booking Pace appeared first on WebRezPro. Rather than crossing your fingers and hoping for the best, use your data to show you the way.

Occupancy 77

Occupancy Operations Marketing Strategy Revenue Management 77

SiteMinder

JULY 22, 2025

Hotel management challenged by seasonality in the mountains When Ana Sánchez joined Snö Hotels as Revenue Manager over five years ago, she encountered an exciting challenge; helping to build a hotel chain from scratch that specialised in snow and mountain destinations – using the right technology from day one.

Overbooking 52

Overbooking OTA Hotels Tourism 52

Hotel News Resource

JULY 14, 2025

Abu Dhabi's hotel industry reported its highest June occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPAR) since 2009, according to preliminary data from CoStar. The increase is attributed to elevated performance during Eid al&Adha.

Occupancy 45

Occupancy Revenue Hotels 45

Hotel Business

JULY 1, 2025

Zucchetti North America launches Lybra Assistant in North America Zucchetti North America has introduced Lybra Assistant, its next-generation revenue management system (RMS), to the North American market. Plusgrade brings a new level of sophistication to upselling.

Services 59

Services Upsell Ancillary Revenue Revenue 59

Hotel Business

JULY 23, 2025

compared to the same period in 2024 due to modest occupancy declines, partially mitigated by ADR gains. Management and franchise fee revenues increased 7.9% Management and franchise fee revenues increased 6.6% .” For the three months ended June 30, 2025, system-wide comparable RevPAR decreased 0.5%

Pipeline 59

Pipeline Branding Revenue Construction 59